--- title: "Pharmacies in Jávea – Opening Hours & 24h" description: "Pharmacies in Jávea: opening hours, 24-hour rotation, English-speaking and where to find them." 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": "Pharmacies in Jávea", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/practical-tips/pharmacies" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Pharmacies in Jávea", "description": "Pharmacies in Jávea: opening hours, 24-hour rotation, English-speaking and where to find them.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.villasjavea.com/practical-tips/pharmacies", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Villas Jávea", "url": "https://www.villasjavea.com" } } ], { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there 24-hour pharmacies in Jávea?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes – one pharmacy is always open 24/7 on rotation. 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One 24/7 on rotation." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where's the nearest pharmacy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Search 'farmacia' on Google Maps – Jávea has more than 15 spread across the three zones." } } ] } ] --- [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) ![Pharmacies in Jávea](/assets/practical-tips-BlJ8l0Mr.jpg) Practical Tips # Pharmacies in Jávea Where to find pharmacies in Jávea – opening hours, 24-hour service and what they sell. 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Jávea has more than 15 pharmacies spread across the old town, port and Arenal, with most staff speaking some English. Standard hours are 09:30–14:00 and 17:00–20:30 weekdays, plus Saturday morning. One pharmacy is always open 24/7 on rotation – the schedule (farmacia de guardia) is posted on every pharmacy door. ## Where pharmacies are The Arenal alone has six pharmacies along the main avenues. The old town has four around Plaça de l'Esglèsia. The port has three around the harbour. ## 24-hour rotation One pharmacy operates 24/7 every day on rotation (farmacia de guardia). The current schedule is on every pharmacy's door – or check the local town hall website. ## What you can buy without prescription Spanish pharmacies sell a wide range of medications without prescription that would need one in the UK or Netherlands: antibiotic creams, stronger painkillers, certain blood pressure medications. ## English service Most pharmacists in Jávea speak basic English. The Arenal pharmacies are particularly well-equipped for international visitors with multilingual signage. ## Frequently asked questions ### Are there 24-hour pharmacies in Jávea? ### Do pharmacists speak English? ### Can I buy antibiotics without a prescription? ### When are pharmacies open? ### Where's the nearest pharmacy? ## 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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