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Emergency guide — Spain

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Emergency numbers

Numbers are listed from official public sources and may change. Always confirm with local authorities and save the ones relevant to you.

Useful helplines

  • Guardia Civil (rural & traffic) 062
  • Maritime rescue (Salvamento Marítimo) 900 202 202
  • Violence against women helpline 016
  • Poison control (Instituto Nacional de Toxicología) 915 62 04 20

Documents & papers

Lost, stolen or need a replacement? Official procedures.

Safety tips & recommendations

  • 112 answers in Spanish, English and regional languages — it covers all services.
  • Always file a denuncia (police report) for stolen documents — banks require it.
  • Book DNI and passport appointments early: cita previa slots fill weeks ahead.
  • EU health card (EHIC/GHIC) gives access to public healthcare for visitors.

Official safety app

AlertCops (official security incident reporting and alerts)

Official page

Roadside assistance

RACE (902 404 545) or the asistencia en carretera included in most Spanish insurance policies.

Doctor out of hours

Call 112 or your regional service; large cities run PACD/Urgencias centres for out-of-hours care.

Natural risks in Spain

  • Wildfires (summer, Galicia/Valencia/Murcia): never light fires in high risk zones.
  • DANA cut-off lows (autumn, Mediterranean): flash floods kill — never drive through water.
  • Heatwaves: keep hydrated; municipal climate shelters open in summer.
  • Pickpocketing hotspots: Barcelona metro, Madrid Puerta del Sol — guard documents.

Official portal

Trusted government source for administrative procedures.

Administraciones Públicas — official portal Emergency kit checklist

Emergency professionals in Spain

See all providers in Spain

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