🆘 Local Services & Emergency Contacts – Orihuela Costa

Whether you’re here for a short holiday, spending the winter months in the sun, living here permanently, or preparing to relocate – one thing is certain: it’s essential to know where to turn when you need help. Especially in urgent situations, there’s rarely time for long online searches.

That’s why I created this page: to offer a clear, reliable overview of important contacts, services, and support options in Orihuela Costa. From medical emergencies to late-night pharmacies or where to take your pet if something’s wrong – you’ll find what you need right here. Over time, I also plan to expand this guide with helpful local recommendations for tradespeople, service providers, and other practical contacts.

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🛑 Emergency & Immediate Help in Orihuela Costa

No matter how carefully you plan your holiday or daily life – emergencies can happen. Whether it’s a sudden illness, an accident, a lost pet, or a late-night pharmacy need, it’s crucial to know where to turn. This section is designed to give you fast access to the most important emergency numbers and nearby services across the Orihuela Costa area.

⚠️ If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, dial 112 – the general emergency number across Spain and the EU.

📞 Emergency Numbers at a Glance

Service
Number
Notes
General Emergency (EU-wide)
112
Free, available 24/7, multilingual
Police – Guardia Civil
062
National police, also for road accidents
Local Police (Orihuela Costa)
96 676 00 00
Handles local incidents, traffic, noise
Fire Department
085 or 112
For fires, rescues, accidents
Ambulance (Urgent)
061 or 112
For medical emergencies

🏥 Nearest Hospitals & Medical Clinics

There are several clinics and hospitals near Orihuela Costa – some public, some private. For non-life-threatening cases, private clinics with English-speaking staff are often the best option for expats and tourists.

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Public Hospitals (longer waiting times, but covered by EHIC or Spanish public insurance):

  • Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja
    📍 Ctra. CV-95, Torrevieja
    📞 [+34 965 695 500]
    Offers emergency services; bring EHIC or proof of insurance.

Private Medical Centres (faster access, may require upfront payment):

🦷 Dentists in Orihuela Costa

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1. Creating Smiles Dental Clinic
📍 C. Pablo Picasso 1, Local 1, Playa Flamenca
📞 [+34 966 77 31 16]
🕒 Monday–Friday: 9:00–18:00
💬 Multilingual staff
🔗 https://www.creatingsmiles.info/en/

 

2. Dental Family Bushin Campoamor
📍 C. Juan Marse, s/n, 03189 Orihuela Costa
📞 [+34 664 028 443]
🕒 Monday–Friday: 09:30–17:00
💬 Multilingual team
🔗 https://mybushin.es/

3. Clínica Dental Gilabert
📍 Centro Comercial Costa, C. Malaquita, Bajo 4-5, La Zenia
📞 [+34 966 730 122]
🕒 Monday–Friday: 9:00–17:00
🔗 https://clinicagilabert.com/

💊 Pharmacies & Emergency Pharmacies

Pharmacies (“Farmacias”) are found throughout Orihuela Costa and usually open from 9:30–13:30 and 17:00–20:00 on weekdays. For nights, weekends or holidays, a Farmacia de Guardia is always on duty.

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Local Pharmacies:

🐾 Emergency Vets & Veterinary Clinics

For pet emergencies, it’s reassuring to know where to go, especially if your regular vet is closed. Emergency vet services are available in nearby Torrevieja.

24/7 Emergency Vet (nearby):

Hospital Veterinario Torrevieja
📍 C. Guridi 8, Urb. El Chaparral, Torrevieja
📞 [+34 966 786 343]; Emergency Phone: [+34 639 745 017]
🔗 https://clinicaveterinariapetdoctors.es/en/home

Local Vets for Routine & Urgent Care:

Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinic, open 10:00 – 18:00, Saturdays 10:00 – 14:00
📍 Urb. Punta Prima, Centro Comercial Punta Marina, C. Escorpiones 2
📞 [+34 966 72 20 79]

Clínica Veterinaria Torrevieja Veterpet, open 10:00 – 18:00, Saturdays 10:00 – 14:00
📍 C. Diana 13, Torrevieja
📞 [+34 966 284 161]

🛠️ Local Services & Practical Support (coming soon)

Not every situation is an emergency — but sometimes you still need support quickly and reliably. Whether you’re a long-term resident, staying for a few months, or just visiting, it helps to know where to turn for practical day-to-day needs.

This section offers an overview of useful services in Orihuela Costa that can assist you with everything from minor repairs to everyday challenges. Most of the contacts listed here speak at least some English — but where applicable, I’ll let you know when basic Spanish skills might be helpful.

⚠️ Important Note

The information provided on this page has been researched and compiled to the best of my knowledge and with great care. However, contact details, opening hours, and services may change over time. I make no claim to completeness or constant accuracy. If you notice anything that needs updating, feel free to reach out — I appreciate your help in keeping this resource current and useful for everyone!

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