--- title: "Medical Care in Jávea – Doctors, Pharmacies, ER" description: "Healthcare in Jávea: English-speaking doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, EHIC/GHIC and emergency numbers." lang: en json-ld: | [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "About Jávea", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/about-javea" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Practical Tips", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/practical-tips" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Medical Care in Jávea", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/practical-tips/medical-care" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Medical Care in Jávea", "description": "Healthcare in Jávea: English-speaking doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, EHIC/GHIC and emergency numbers.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.villasjavea.com/practical-tips/medical-care", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Villas Jávea", "url": "https://www.villasjavea.com" } } ], { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there English-speaking doctors in Jávea?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes – HCB Jávea and Eurocenter both have English-speaking GPs and specialists." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the emergency number in Spain?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "112 for all emergencies. English-speaking operators are available." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is the nearest hospital?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Hospital de Dénia, about 10 minutes by car from Jávea." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use the EHIC card?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes – present it at the public health centre for free or reduced-cost treatment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do pharmacies work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pharmacies sell a much wider range of medications without prescription than in the UK or Netherlands. Open 09:30–14:00 and 17:00–20:30." } } ] } ] --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) [![Villas Jávea - Holiday rentals in Jávea, Spain](/assets/logo_villas_javea-Bj7-HLKi.png)](/) [Holiday rentals](/holiday-rentals)[Long-term rentals](/long-term-rentals) [About Jávea](/about-javea) [Blog](/blog) [](/wishlist)[Sign in](/signin)[List your property](/list-your-property) [](/wishlist) ![Medical Care in Jávea](/assets/practical-tips-BlJ8l0Mr.jpg) Practical Tips # Medical Care in Jávea Healthcare in Jávea: how to find doctors, hospitals and emergency care – with English-speaking options. 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Jávea has a public health centre, several private clinics and a private hospital, with English-speaking doctors widely available. EU visitors with EHIC/GHIC can use public healthcare; private clinics work with most travel insurance providers. ## Where to go - Health centre (Centro de Salud) – Avda Palmela, public, EHIC/GHIC accepted - Hospital de Dénia – 10 min drive, full-service hospital - Clínica HCB Jávea – private, English-speaking, walk-ins - Eurocenter – English-speaking GPs ## Emergency numbers - 112 – all emergencies (English available) - 061 – ambulance - Local Cruz Roja Jávea: 965 794 058 ## Pharmacies (farmacias) Identified by a green cross. Open 09:30–14:00 and 17:00–20:30 weekdays, Saturday mornings. One pharmacy operates 24/7 on rotation – the schedule is posted on every pharmacy door. ## Insurance and EHIC/GHIC EU/UK visitors should bring their EHIC or GHIC card. Travel insurance is strongly recommended for repatriation and private clinic visits. ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there English-speaking doctors in Jávea? ### What's the emergency number in Spain? ### Where is the nearest hospital? ### Can I use the EHIC card? ### How do pharmacies work? ## More about practical tips [ ### Best Time to Visit Jávea When to visit Jávea? It depends on what you want – beaches, hiking, value or fiestas. Month-by-month guide. Read more about Best Time to Visit Jávea ](/practical-tips/best-time-to-visit)[ ### Car Rental in Jávea Renting a car in Jávea: what you need to know about prices, providers and airport pickup. Read more about Car Rental in Jávea ](/practical-tips/car-rental)[ ### Supermarkets in Jávea Where to shop for groceries in Jávea – every major Spanish chain has a branch in town. 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