Spain (ES)

Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy of 17 autonomous communities stretching from the sun-scorched Andalusian coast to the Pyrenean peaks, renowned for its passionate flamenco and football culture, world-famous gastronomy from tapas to Michelin-starred restaurants, 300+ days of sunshine on the Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands, and a relaxed Mediterranean pace of life that consistently ranks it among Europe's most desirable destinations for expats.

Capital: Madrid

Region: Europe

Language: Spanish

Currency: EUR (€)

Cost of living: Affordable (index 55)

Emergency: 112

Emergency Numbers

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General Emergency

112

Police

091 (Policía Nacional) / 092 (Policía Local) / 062 (Guardia Civil)

Fire Brigade

080 (Bomberos, most cities) or 112

Ambulance

061 or 112

Poison Control

Instituto Nacional de Toxicología: 91 562 04 20 (24/7, nationwide)

Mental Health

Teléfono de la Esperanza: 717 003 717 (24/7, free). Teléfono contra el suicidio (024): free 24/7 since May 2022.

Domestic Violence

016 (Violencia de género, 24/7, free, 53 languages, no trace on phone bill)

Child Protection

ANAR (Ayuda a Niños y Adolescentes en Riesgo): 900 20 20 10 (free, 24/7)

Road Assistance

RACE: 900 100 992 / RACC: 900 365 505 (Catalonia). Membership €70–130/year. Your car insurance usually includes asistencia en carretera — check your policy first.

Urgencias del centro de salud

061 or 112

For non-life-threatening medical issues out of hours, go to your Centro de Salud de Atención Continuada (PAC / SUAP) or the nearest hospital Urgencias. Call 061/112 for ambulance dispatch.

24/7 at SUAP / PAC centres and hospital Urgencias.

How to call emergency services in Spain

Dial 112 from any phone (free, no SIM needed, all EU languages + English). State your location, nature of emergency, number of casualties. Stay on the line. Operators will dispatch police, fire or ambulance as appropriate.