Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Hotline
- Number: Dial 112 for immediate assistance for any emergency (medical, fire, or police). This number connects you to multilingual operators and is free to call.
- Medical emergencies: 061.
Hospitals & Major Healthcare Services
- Hospital General Universitario de Castellón: The main public hospital equipped with an emergency department that operates 24/7.
Av. de Benicàssim, s/n, 12004 Castellón de la Plana.
T: +34 964 72 50 00
- Hospital Vithas Castellón: A private hospital providing emergency medical care.
Carrer María Rosa Molas, 25, 12004 Castellón de la Plana.
T: +34 964 72 60 00
Urgent Care
- These are smaller health centers providing urgent care services outside of hospital emergency rooms. They may have limited hours and are suitable for non-life-threatening issues. Check which Centro de Salud serves your address.
Pharmacies
24-Hour Pharmacies: Certain pharmacies in Castellón operate 24/7 or provide after-hours services. Look for signs saying “Farmacia de Guardia” to find an open pharmacy during off-hours. This website gives you the ones open.
Emergency Medical Transport
- Ambulance Service: For medical transport in emergencies, calling 112 ensures that an ambulance is dispatched as needed.
- Private Ambulance Providers: Some companies offer non-emergency medical transportation for a fee, which can be arranged through private healthcare providers.
Specialized Service
Pediatric Emergency Care: Available at major hospitals for children needing immediate medical attention.