If you are registered with the national health system in Spain then all of your treatment is free. If you have private medical insurance then the cost of your treatment should be covered by your insurance policy.
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For those not covered by private insurance or the public health system, the average cost of an emergency room visit is €200 and the average cost of a doctor's visit is €100.
In Spain, the first point of contact for a visit to the doctor is usually the local health centre (Centro de Salud). Here, you will find GPs, paediatricians and physiotherapists, among other professionals.
Care at private centres will always be charged. We recommend always travelling with international medical insurance, especially if you are not a citizen of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein or a country with a bilateral healthcare agreement with Spain that covers assistance.
If you need hospital treatment in Spain you're more likely to receive appropriate care in a public healthcare facility. However, in some tourist areas there may not be any public healthcare facilities nearby. Your insurance or medical assistance company will be able to provide further details.
Hospitals in SpainFor scheduled hospital appointments and treatment, patients have to ask their GP for a referral. In an emergency, patients can go directly to A&E (accident and emergency) at the nearest hospital, without a referral.