Benidorm guide · NHS
Is there an NHS doctor in Benidorm?
No. The NHS only provides care in the UK. In Benidorm, UK visitors can use public care with a GHIC or EHIC, see a private clinic, or speak to a doctor registered in Spain online, in English.
Not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 112.
The short answer
Spain does not use the NHS.
The NHS only provides care in the UK. In Benidorm, healthcare is provided by the Valencian public health service and by private clinics, so you cannot book an NHS GP there.
Your options
What UK visitors can do instead.
Public care with your GHIC or EHIC
- Medically necessary care in public health centres and hospitals
- Same basis as Spanish citizens
Private clinic
- Fees set by each clinic
- GHIC and EHIC are not accepted
Online doctor in English
- Video or telephone with a doctor registered in Spain
- €39 per consultation
Emergency
- Call 112
- Emergency care is provided by the public system
Prescriptions
Medicines while you are in Benidorm.
- Bring enough of your regular medication for your whole trip, with your prescription or a letter from your GP.
- If you run out, a doctor registered in Spain can review your situation and issue a Spanish e-prescription when clinically appropriate.
- English Doctor offers a repeat prescription review for €25, with supporting documents. It is not available for Wegovy or Mounjaro.
Source. GHIC and EHIC rules from the GOV.UK guidance for visitors to Spain.
Questions
Common questions.
Is there an NHS doctor in Benidorm?
No. The NHS only operates in the UK. In Benidorm you can use public care with a GHIC or EHIC, a private clinic, or an online doctor in English.
Can I use my GHIC instead of the NHS?
Yes, for medically necessary state healthcare in Spain, on the same basis as Spanish citizens. It does not cover private care.
Can my NHS GP send a prescription to a pharmacy in Benidorm?
Your GP cannot issue a Spanish e-prescription. A doctor registered in Spain can review your case and issue one when clinically appropriate.
How much does an English-speaking doctor cost?
With English Doctor, a video or telephone consultation costs €39. Medication is paid separately at the pharmacy.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call 112.
Next step
See a doctor in English in Benidorm.
Ready when you are