Emergency numbers in Spain

Whether you live on the Costa del Sol or you’re visiting, save these numbers in your phone now and share them with family and friends. In an emergency, seconds matter.

Any emergency

112

Police, fire and ambulance. Free, 24 hours a day, from any phone, with operators who speak English.

Specific emergency services

If you know exactly which service you need, you can call it directly. If in doubt, call 112.

061

Ambulance and medical emergencies

Fire brigade

National Police

Local Police

Guardia Civil

Useful helplines

Foreign Tourist Assistance (SATE)

+34 902 102 112

Help for visitors reporting a crime, 09:00 to 21:00.

Maritime rescue

900 202 202

Emergencies at sea and on the coast.

Gender violence helpline

016

Free, 24 hours, and does not appear on your phone bill.

Suicide prevention line

024

Free, confidential support, 24 hours a day.

HIV / AIDS helpline

902 424 424

Information and support.

Red Cross

902 222 292

General information line. Also online at cruzroja.es.

What to do when you call

Stay calm

Speak clearly and say what has happened.

Give your location

Town, street and number. On a motorway, look for the nearest kilometre marker.

Say who is hurt

How many people, and whether anyone is unconscious or bleeding.

Stay on the line

Follow the operator’s instructions and don’t hang up until they tell you to.

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