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Health
Spain has an excellent health-care system.
AVAILABILITY & COST OF HEALTH CARE
If you need an ambulance, call 061. For emergency treatment, go straight to the
urgencias (casualty) section of the nearest hospital.
Farmacias (pharmacies) offer valuable advice and sell over-the-counter medica-
tion. In Spain, a system of farmacias de guardia (duty pharmacies) operates so that
each district has one open all the time. When a pharmacy is closed, it posts the
name of the nearest open one on the door.
Medical costs are lower in Spain than many other European countries, but can
still mount quickly if you are uninsured. Costs if you attend casualty range from
nothing in some regions to around €80.
WATER
Tap water is generally safe to drink in Spain. If you are in any doubt, ask ¿Es pot-
able el agua (de grifo)? (Is the (tap) water drinkable?) Do not drink water from rivers
or lakes as it may contain bacteria or viruses that can cause diarrhoea or vomiting.
Insurance
A travel-insurance policy to cover theft, loss, medical problems and cancellation or
delays to your travel arrangements is a good idea. Paying for your ticket with a
credit card can often provide limited travel-accident insurance and you may be able
to reclaim the payment if the operator doesn't deliver. Worldwide travel insurance is
available at lonelyplanet.com/travel_services . You can buy, extend and claim online
anytime - even if you're on the road.
For details of car insurance, Click here .
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