Where To Go For Health Care In Almuñécar & Costa Tropical

We all want to stay healthy and be able to enjoy our lives to the fullest.  Sometimes that means we need to visit a medical professional to keep us from getting ill, or help us when we aren’t feeling well.  We have a few options listed for general health care in Almuñécar, (general medical doctor, optometrist, dentist, pediatrician, clinical analysis, and more).  No one wants to experience and emergency, but it is always good to know what’s available to you, just in case you need it.  We will cover the main medical centers and clinics in Almuñécar and also provide information about the nearest hospitals.

We all try to do our best to stay healthy and living in the beautiful Costa Tropical makes is easier to stay active all year.  With the gorgeous weather and the gorgeous mountains cascading down into the beautiful blue sea, we are in a nature lovers paradise.  Not to mention all of the amazing fresh local produce, seafood and healthy products to eat.  Yes, the stage is set for a healthy life, but sometimes you do need some health care in Almuñécar.

In case of an emergency call 112

Not everything is an emergency, sometimes you just want to go in for a check up or wellness visit.

If you have private health insurance, you are likely on a plan which has a network of doctors.  Please check with your insurance to see what number you should call, to ensure you will be covered. 

If you are just looking for a General Practitioner, Dentist, Optometrist, or a Pediatrician, these should get you started.  Of course there are more around town, but these are listed on many of the private health insurance networks.

General Health Care In Almuñécar, Costa Tropical

Private healthcare in Spain for non residents, residents, or foreigners.  (not all of them take health insurance, so ask before going)

• Pediatrician (Pediatra) – Dr. Alice Lauboeck (located in Motril and speaks English)
• General Medicine & Pediatrics – La Clinica,  International clinic with a variety of services, including Treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, as well as individually structured health check-ups.  I don’t believe they take private insurance, but ask. (Located along the Paseo del Altillo and speaks English & German)
• General Medicine & Home Visits- Clínica Nieuwpoort provides you with a family doctor, ENT (ear/nose/throat), aesthetic licensed doctor (Botox/hyaluronic/etc.) and physiotherapist! The clinic is welcoming and offer sgreat medical services for foreigners and locals. They speak English and accept DKV and ASSSA health insurance.  Almuñecar Clinica Nieuwpoort wordt beheerd door Dr. Juan Cabrera Alonso. Hij is zelf huisarts, en ook spoedarts.  Een neus, keel en oor specialist is ook aanwezig op afspraak.
• General Medicine – Clínicas Bellas Nieto  (located near Plaza Madrid and speaks English)  This one is listed in several of the “insurance networks”, so for some is the only option.
• 24 hour Doctor – Nordic Health Care –  Nordic Health Care provides general and emergency medical doctors as well as specialists when needed.  In case of emergency we have an ambulance service 24/7.
• 24h Native English / Swedish doctors at Nerja Medical Center.  The medical staff is available to attend your every medical need, be it an emergency or just a general consultation. Available 24h a day in your home, hotel, or at one of our medical centers too.

• Physical Therapy /Osteopath (Fisioterapia y osteópata) – Fisioterapia La Herradura
• Massage  and Natural Therapy with Healing Space Clinic – Nerja Massage, Reiki or Bach, Coaching and other natural remedies.
• CBD Oil Treatments and Relief  Hemp Paradox
• Ophthalmologist (Oftalmólogo)- Check with your insurance provide to see who is in your network. (for Sanitas and DKV it will be in Motril or Nerja)
• Optician (Óptico ) –  Optica Aquamar (located in P4, down the street from Mercadona)
• Dentist/Orthodontist (Dentista / Ortodoncista) – Almusalud
• More Hospitals and Health Centers
• More Doctors & Medical Practitioners
• 24-hour Dentist! Emergency Dental (in English) – Gross Dental Clinic in Malaga.
  Appointments 952 220 775  and 24-hour emergency 649 965 932

Doctors for Private Health Insurance

If you have private health insurance, most health networks include:

• Almuñecar Clínica Nieuwpoort provides you with a family doctor, ENT (ear/nose/throat), aesthetic licensed doctor (Botox/hyaluronic/etc.) and physiotherapist! The clinic is welcoming and offer sgreat medical services for foreigners and locals. They speak English and accept DKV and ASSSA health insurance.  Almuñecar Clinica Nieuwpoort wordt beheerd door Dr. Juan Cabrera Alonso. Hij is zelf huisarts, en ook spoedarts.  Een neus, keel en oor specialist is ook aanwezig op afspraak.
• Almuñecar Clínicas Bellas Nieto  (located near Plaza Madrid and speaks English)  This one is listed in several of the “insurance networks”.  If you need to see a specialist, he will need to refer you.  (many Spain health insurance options accepted, check with the clinic to see if yours is.)
• Nerja Vithas Salud this is a large clinic with many specialists and English is likely available for most instances. I believe they have dental too, but we have not personally used their dental services.  It is more of a one stop shopping and it is very easy to access via car or it’s just a few blocks from the bus stop.  You can take the Alsa bus from Almuñécar or La Herradura with a stop in Nerja, and I think it is about 4 euros.
• Nerja Medical Center accepts Spanish insurance ASSSA.  Dr. Ben speaks English and can attend to you with care.

Please let them know that Almuñécar Info sent you!

Here is our list of affordable health insurance for Spanish residency.

Alternative Medicine & Therapy

• Alternative Therapy, Massage Therapy,  Bach Flower Remedies, Reiki Energy Healing
  Healing Space Clinic offers therapeutic Danish massage and natural therapies. (Reiki energy healing, Therapeutic Massage, Bach Flower Remedies and more in Almuñécar. Danish, English and German.  By Appointment
  Paseo San Cristóbal 18 18690 Almuñécar
  +34 658 940 974

• Alternative Therapy CBD Oils, Creams, Treatments 
  Hemp Paradox offers many CBD products to suit your needs, including CBD cosmetics, CBD oils, CBD creams, Seeds and many more coming in the upcoming months.  They do not use chemicals, as nature is more powerful and safe for your body. This is a natural medicine, an alternative medicine with an holistic approach.  Among its different uses, it can help reduce anxiety, pain, depression, acne, inflammation, diabetes, improve sleep and appetite.

Public Medical Centers & Hospitals

For these you need to be part of the public health system or hold a European Health Card.

• Centro de Salud de Almuñécar Medical & Health Center

  This is located in the P4 area of town.  You typically need to be in the National Spanish Healthcare system and be a holder of your Salud card to use these services.  In addition, they will accept your European Health cards as well.  That said, as non-EU foreigners, we have used the emergency services for stitches and first aid and the walk-in health center for vaccines for the kids.  Other names which may be used are Centro Medico Almuñécar or Centro de Salud Almuñécar.
  Read more about Centro de Salud Almuñécar hours, appointments and contact info.

  • The Health Center is located on the west side of the building, facing the Puerta del Mar school.
  • The Emergency Medical Center is on the east side of the building, facing the park.  If you are a foreigner and don’t have a health card, please remember to bring your passport and/or resident card with you.  Health Center Appointments +34 955 545 060 or Emergencies: +34 902 505 061

• Centro de Salud La Herradura

  Located in the same building as the municipal market in the center of town, across from the beach.  You typically need to be in the National Spanish Healthcare system and be a holder of your Salud card to use these services.  In addition, they will accept your European Health cards as well.  Other names which may be used are Centro Medico La Herradura or Centro de Salud La Herradura.
  Read more about Centro de salud La Herradura opening hours, appointments and contact info.

• Hospital Comarcal Santa Ana de Motril

  The closest hospital is in Motril.  If you need hospital services this would be the place to go.  We have also listed below some of the general public hospitals in Granada and the eastern side of Málaga.

Private Medical Centers & Hospitals

Many of the private health insurance companies have their own health network of providers.  The public hospitals and clinics are not part of the private network. Check with your insurance company to see your specific network.  The locations listed below take some form of insurance, so check with them. It may be travel insurance or private insurance. Not all of them do, some you will need to be reimbursed. It is up to you to inquire.

• Nordic Health Care 24 hour doctor and ambulance service 365 days (with clinic and house calls)

Nordic Health Care provides general and emergency medical doctors as well as specialists when needed.
In case of emergency they have Doctor and ambulance service 24/7.  The clinic in Almuñécar is located at Paseo San Cristobal, 18 in the Jardines Mariote Building.  The staff are multi-lingual and can speak English, French, Swedish, German, Danish, and more.  Your La Herradura and Almuñecar doctor!

• Clínica Nieuwpoort  General Medicine & Home Visits. provides you with a family doctor, ENT (ear/nose/throat), aesthetic licensed doctor (Botox/hyaluronic/etc.) and physiotherapist! The clinic is welcoming and offer sgreat medical services for foreigners and locals. They speak English and accept DKV and ASSSA health insurance.  Almuñecar Clinica Nieuwpoort wordt beheerd door Dr. Juan Cabrera Alonso. Hij is zelf huisarts, en ook spoedarts.  Een neus, keel en oor specialist is ook aanwezig op afspraak.

• Almusalud Medical Center Almuñécar

  They offer many services from physical therapy, dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic treatments as well as an infirmary.  The infirmary has limited hours and days, so please call for an appointment.  From 09:00 – 14:00 / 17:00 – 21:00 Monday to Friday by appointment, 958 880 080.  They are located on Av. Europa, just a couple of blocks towards the beach from the municipal market.
  Read more about Almusalud Medical Center opening hours, appointments and contact info

• Vithas Salud Nerja (Spanish, English, French, German, Swedish and more)

  This is a private medical center, which may take some international health insurance and travel insurance.  Please check with your provider.  They do currently accept DKV & Sanitas.  If you are a walk-in patient without insurance for a sick-visit, they will charge for the visit, plus any additional fees for tests and scans.  They have 8 hospital beds, can do x-rays, blood analysis, and so much more.   They are located across from Supersol in Nerja.  We have more information in our business directory with opening hours, services offered and more information.
  Read more about Vithas Salud opening hours, appointments and contact info.

Clinical Analysis

Sometimes we need to go in for a blood or urine test and this is the place to go.  If you need to have a urine test, be sure to pick up the urine cup at your local pharmacy and bring the sample to the clinic for drop off.

Sometimes what you need for health care in Almuñécar isn’t available.  So you may need to go a little further to Motril and at times it is best to go to Granada or Malaga.

Other Medical Services

• Dermatology and Venereology

  Goicoechea Acosta, Clara
  Segre River Street, 2
  18600 Motril
  By appointment  958 609 319

• Conventional Radiology

  Machado Quintana, Fernando
  Diagnostic Center Granada
  Calle Francisco Díaz Cardona, 1
  18600 Motril
  By appointment  958 808 820

• Conventional Radiology

  Cold Couple, José Luis
  Motril Radiological Clinic
  Salobreña Avenue, 35
  18600 Motril
  From 9:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00
  958 605 417
  
   

La Herradura – Almuñécar Pharmacy – 24 hour rotation

There are many pharmacies in Almuñécar & La Herradura, most with standard availability from 09:00 – 21:00 (Monday – Friday) and 09:00 – 14:00 on Saturday.  Sometimes we have an emergency or need something late at night or on a Sunday.  Not to worry, there is a rotation within the pharmacies to ensure that some are open on a Sunday or at night.  One way or another, you can have access to a pharmacy 24 hours a day.

The schedule is posted monthly by Granada and can be found here for 24 hour pharmacy service in Almuñécar & La Herradura.

We will do our best to remember to update each month for you, but you can always use the link above for the current month.

Farmacia de Guardia La Herradura

View the detailed schedule for the current month –  farmacia de guardia La Herradura.

Almunecar Pharmacy Schedule 

View the detailed schedule for the current month –  farmacia de guardia Almuñécar.

Spanish Health Insurance

Recommendations for private health insurance Spain.

Please view our directory for private Spanish healthcare insurance options, read more.

Going on a trip?  Should You Buy Travel Insurance?

Public Hospitals in Granada

There are a few private hospitals and clinics in Granada, so we have listed the 4 general public hospitals.  Of course, the hospital in Motril is closer, but sometimes you need the services in a bigger city.

• Hospital General Básico Santa Ana
  

  Avda. Enrique Martín Cuevas, Motril
  Tel: 958 038 200
  website here
  

• Hospital Universitario San Cecilio  

  Avda del Doctor Oloriz 16, 18012, Granada
  Tel: 958 023 000

• Hospital Virgen de las Nieves  

  Avda de las Fuerzas Armadas 2, 10014, Granada
  Tel: 958 020 000
  website here

• Hospital Provincial de San Juan de Dios

  San Juan de Dios 15, 18001, Granada
  Tel: 958 022 339
  website here

• Comunidad Terapéutica Area Norte

  Avda de Andalucia 116, 18015, Granada
  Tel: 958 021 301
  website here

Public Hospitals in Málaga (Hospital Costa del Sol)

There are a number of private hospitals and clinics in the Costa del Sol.  We have listed below a few of the general public hospitals along the east coast of Málaga.

• Hospital Provincial Málaga
  

  (was called Carlos Haya)
  Avda. Carlos Haya, 29010, Málaga
  Tel: 951 030 100
  website here

• Hospital Provincial San Juan de Dios

  Avda Doctor Gálvez Ginacher,o 29009, Málaga
  Tel: 951 030 300
  website here

• Hospital Ciudad Jardín

  Avda Jorge Silvela 8-10, 29014, Málaga
  Tel: 951 030 400

• Hospital Comarcal (Regional) de la Axarquía  

  Finca el Tomillar, 29700, Velez-Málaga (Málaga)
  Tel: 951 067 010
  website here

Useful numbers to have in Almuñécar.

If you don’t have a car, check out our Transportation section to see all of your options.

• Alsa bus
• Almuñécar city bus
• Ride Share

If you are looking for options with Spanish Private Health Insurance, we have a great post for you to read now!

Helpful Spanish Vocabulary

• I need an appointment – Necesito una cita
• I have an appointment – Tengo una cita
• Private – Privado
• Insurance – Seguro
• Pain – Dolor
• I hurt or I have pain – Me duele
• Health – Salud
• Blood – Sangre
• Urine – Orina

Body Parts In Spanish

• Body – Cuerpo
• Arm – Brazo
• Hand – Mano
• Finger – Dedo
• Leg – Pierna
• Knee – Rodilla
• Foot – Pie
• Toe – Dedo del pie
• Back – Espalda
• Headache – Dolor de cabeza
• Neck – Cuello
• Nose – Nariz
• Learn more body parts in Spanish here.

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