What is the main hospital in the Canary Islands?

THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE CANARY ISLANDS (HUC) is a public hospital center dependent on the Health Department of the Government of the Canary Islands, located in the north of Tenerife, which responds to the specialized health needs of the population in the northern area of ??the island and, as a reference hospital ...



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Furthermore, apart from the natural resources, the islands boast most reputable medical services. The Spanish Healthcare System having been ranked 7th in the world by the World Health Organization and is considered one of the best in Europe.

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Sra. de Candelaria is the reference hospital of the National Health Service, for the main part of the island of Tenerife and the islands Gomera and El Hierro.

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You can go to a local, private medical centre where the consultation charge will be around 60 euros. If you prefer, you can call a doctor to come to your accommodation. Hotel receptions can do this for you. The fee is normally a little higher for this, around the 100 euro mark.

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I can only speak in general terms as I am sure you will appreciate but the hospitals on the island are excellent. If you are on holiday in the South and you need to visit there are two you can use. The 'Green' Hospital which is by the football ground or the USP at San Eugenio.

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The Pros and Cons of moving to each of the Canary Islands:
  • Tenerife – Best for everyone including British Expats. ...
  • Fuerteventura – Best for beaches and great value properties. ...
  • Gran Canaria – Best for laid-back holiday homes. ...
  • Lanzarote – Best for families and the young hip crowd.


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If you prefer a bustling city with a diverse expat community, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife are excellent choices. For a more tranquil coastal experience, Puerto de la Cruz and Arrecife are great options. If you enjoy a resort-town vibe, Los Cristianos might be ideal.

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La Palma, in addition to being the most beautiful Canary Island, has a fascinating volcanic landscape. It may not be as popular as Teide or Timanfaya National Park because its creation is much more recent. However, the volcanoes of Fuencaliente are a great place to visit in the Canary Islands.

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With average asking prices of just under 4,000 euros/m2, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are the most expensive areas in the Canary Islands. In the luxurious Abama Resort in Guía de Isora, however, you can expect to pay around 6,500 euro/m2.

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Lanzarote. Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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NHS Hospitals in Tenerife – Santa Cruz They also serve patients from the surrounding Canary Islands. Both establishments are modern, extremely well equipped and very clean.

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Because the Canary Islands are part of Spain, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and the new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will cover you for emergency State-run healthcare while you're on holiday there. The UK is still participating in the EHIC/GHIC scheme even though it is not part of the European Union.

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