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How the pharmacy system in Spain works, how to find emergency pharmacies, which medications from home require a prescription, and how to bring them in legally or source them locally in Spain.
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Health
Insurance, Doctors & Emergencies
Your health on Mallorca: health insurance, finding doctors, emergency numbers and everything about the Spanish healthcare system. So that you are prepared if something happens.
Articles
9
Avg. reading time
8 min
Updated
March 2026
Healthcare on Mallorca for Newcomers
The Spanish healthcare system works fundamentally differently from the German one. As an EU citizen you are entitled to medical care, but the ways to access it are often confusing. Do you need private health insurance or is the Seguridad Social enough? How do you find a German-speaking doctor on Mallorca? And what do you do in an emergency? These questions concern everyone who is new to the island.
Our guides explain the Spanish healthcare system clearly and in a practical way. You will learn how to register with the Seguridad Social, which private health insurers on Mallorca are recommended and where to find specialists, dentists and hospitals. We have also compiled the most important emergency numbers and show you how to keep track of prescriptions, medication and check-ups. So that you are well prepared in an emergency and know exactly who to turn to. All information is compiled specifically for residents and newcomers on Mallorca.
The most important guides
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A practical guide to finding a doctor on Mallorca: how to register with a GP, get referrals to specialists, track down German-speaking doctors, and book appointments online.
6 min6 min
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A practical guide for English-speaking expats on finding doctors and clinics that communicate in English on Mallorca - from public-system GPs to private international clinics and expat family practices.
8 min8 min
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An overview of health insurance in Spain: the public system (Seguridad Social) vs. private insurers (Sanitas, Adeslas, Asisa). Costs, benefits and tips for expats.
7 min7 min
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Mental health services on Mallorca, German-speaking therapists, differences between the public and private system, crisis services and emergency numbers, and online therapy for expats.
8 min8 min
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Emergency guide for Mallorca: emergency numbers (112, 061), A&E departments, private and public hospitals, first aid and what you need to do.
6 min6 min
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A practical guide to pregnancy and birth on Mallorca for English-speaking expats: navigating the Spanish public and private systems, insurance requirements, birth registration for non-Spanish citizens, and what to expect at a Spanish hospital.
12 min12 min
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Step-by-step guide to the Tarjeta Sanitaria (Spanish health card): requirements, the process, social security and what comes next.
7 min7 min
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How to find a good dentist on Mallorca, what treatments cost, the role of private supplementary insurance, and how to get costs reimbursed by your German health insurer.
8 min8 min
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