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Navigating the healthcare system in a new country can be daunting. In the Axarquía region, you have access to both the Spanish public health system (Seguridad Social) and a robust network of private clinics that cater specifically to the international community.
Within a 25-kilometer radius of Nerja, healthcare facilities are well-equipped, with many doctors and nurses speaking English, German, and Swedish.
Here is your essential guide to medical centers in the area.
General Emergencies (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 112 (Operators speak multiple languages)
Medical Emergencies (Ambulance - 061): 061
Nerja serves as a central hub for medical services in the immediate area. It has a 24-hour public health center and several high-quality private clinics.
Centro de Salud Nerja This is the main public health center. It provides GP appointments, pediatrics, and 24-hour emergency care.
Address: Calle Carlos Millón s/n, 29780 Nerja
Telephone (Appointments/Info): +34 951 28 96 62
Urgencies (Direct Line): +34 951 03 14 37 (or 112 for serious emergencies)
Nerja Medical Center A popular choice for tourists and expats, offering 24/7 service. The staff and doctors are multilingual (English, Swedish, Spanish).
Address: Calle San Miguel 14, 29780 Nerja
Telephone: +34 622 09 45 54
Clínica Santa Cecilia Located centrally, this clinic offers General Practitioners and various specialists. They are well-known for their English-speaking team.
Address: Calle Los Huertos 46, 29780 Nerja
Telephone: +34 95 252 10 24
Vithas Salud Rincón Nerja Part of the Vithas hospital network, providing access to specialists and diagnostic tests without traveling to Málaga.
Address: Calle Antonio Ferrandis "Chanquete" 5, 29780 Nerja
Telephone: +34 952 52 10 45
Torrox is split between the Pueblo (village) and the Costa (coastal area). The main public emergency point is in the Pueblo.
Centro de Salud Torrox (Pueblo) The primary public center for the municipality, handling 24-hour urgencies.
Address: Calle Calzada s/n, 29770 Torrox
Telephone: +34 951 28 96 71
Urgencies: +34 951 03 14 37
Consultorio Local El Morche (Torrox Costa) For non-urgent public care on the coast (El Morche area).
Address: Paseo Marítimo de El Morche, 29793 Torrox Costa
Telephone: +34 951 28 95 36
Centro Médico Torrox Costa A long-established private clinic (often called the "German Clinic") that caters heavily to the expat community with multilingual staff.
Address: Avenida América, Bloque 88, 29793 Torrox Costa
Telephone: +34 952 53 03 57
Frigiliana has a smaller local public clinic. For major emergencies or private care, residents typically travel down to Nerja (10-15 mins away).
Consultorio Local Frigiliana (Public) Provides nursing and GP services during the day.
Address: Calle Príncipe de Asturias s/n, 29788 Frigiliana
Telephone: +34 951 03 64 15 (New Number)
For surgeries, serious accidents, or specialist hospital care, patients are referred to the main district hospital in Torre del Mar.
Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía This is the main public reference hospital for the entire area. It has a full A&E (Urgencias) department, maternity ward, and helipad.
Address: Avenida del Sol 43, 29700 Torre del Mar (Vélez-Málaga)
Telephone (Switchboard): +34 951 06 70 00
Admissions/Urgencies: +34 951 06 70 21
Where is the nearest hospital to Nerja? The nearest full-service public hospital is the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, located in Torre del Mar, approximately 15-20 minutes by car from Nerja.
Are there English-speaking doctors in Nerja? Yes. Private clinics like Nerja Medical Center and Clínica Santa Cecilia specialize in treating international patients and have staff fluent in English, Swedish, and German.
What is the emergency number for an ambulance in Spain? Dial 112 for all general emergencies (police, fire, ambulance). For specific medical health emergencies, you can also dial 061.
How do I find a chemist open at night? Pharmacies operate on a "Farmacia de Guardia" (duty chemist) rota. You can find the current duty chemist listed on the door of any pharmacy or by searching "Farmacia de Guardia Nerja" online.
