Health

The public health service of Spain and her islands is often complimented upon, indeed in a moment of poor health or urgent need, the care is found to be extremely efficient and clean. The main state hospital of Menorca is the “Mateo Orfila” hospital situated in Mahon, although each town has its own GP / medical centres (ambulatorios), Check with the NHS regarding the reciprocal paperwork needed for travelling to Spain.

The medical emergency phone number is 061. Private medical care is well catered for during the summer months in the resorts and throughout the year in their clinics situated in Mao and Ciutadella. These clinics are affiliated with insurance companies and treatments are payable.

The Chemists “Farmacias” are found in virtually every beach resort (summer) and town (throughout the year). For emergencies, there is always a 24h emergency pharmacist available on duty in each town. An emergency 24h rota is displayed on the chemist doors, in the local press, or failing that most taxi drivers know.

Emergency phone number: 061

Emergency phone number and other urgent issues: 112