Guide to Sotogrande and the Costa del Sol (Hospitals, Clinics & Insurance)

Living in the Sotogrande area

If you live in Sotogrande or nearby areas like San Roque, Pueblo Nuevo, or Guadiaro, it’s helpful to know what healthcare services are available close to home. Whether you need to visit a local GP, find a dentist, get a prescription from the pharmacy, or know where to go in an emergency, this guide covers the most important medical resources in our area.

We’ve put together key information on hospitals, clinics, paediatricians, opticians, and health
centres—both public and private. You’ll also find details on late-night pharmacies, ambulance services, and health insurance options in Spain.
This blog is designed to support both local families and new arrivals—helping everyone in our school community stay healthy and informed.

How public healthcare works in Spain

Spain has one of the best public healthcare systems in Europe. If your family is planning to move to Spain — or has recently relocated — it’s important to understand how the system works and how to access it.

In Andalucía (where Sotogrande is located), public healthcare is provided through the Servicio Andaluz de Salud (SAS). Many services are free or low-cost, including GP appointments, hospital visits, vaccinations, and urgent care.

Who can access public healthcare?

You and your family can usually register if:

You are working in Spain (employed or self-employed) and paying into the Spanish social security system.
You are retired and receive a state pension (EU/UK retirees often qualify through
healthcare agreements).
You are a dependent (e.g. children or spouse) of someone who is already registered.
You have lived in Spain for more than one year and apply through the convenio especial (a special pay-in scheme for non-working residents).

What you’ll need to register:

NIE (foreigner ID number)
Empadronamiento (proof of local address registration with the town hall)
Social Security number (get this at your local TGSS office)
Passport and residency documents

Once registered at your local Centro de Salud (health centre), you’ll receive a Tarjeta Sanitaria (health card) — your access pass to the public system. Each family member should have their own card.

What’s available locally?

Whether you’re looking for a private hospital, a public health centre, or just need to know which pharmacy is open late, the Sotogrande area has a wide range of healthcare options.
Below is a full list of trusted services, complete with phone numbers, addresses, and website links so you can access care when you need it most.

Public Hospitals

Hospital Punta de Europa (Algeciras)
Address: Getares Road s/11207,Algeciras Cadiz
Consultations and procedures
ClickHealth+
‘Health Andalusia’ App
Health Responds: 955 54 50 60
Information
Citizen Service: 956 02 51 47
Switchboard: 956 02 50 00
Emergencies: 956 01 20 07
Hospital de La Línea (La Línea de la Concepción)
Address: Ronda Norte, 11300, Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz
Consultations and procedures
ClickHealth+
‘Health Andalusia’ App
Health Responds: 955 54 50 60
Information
Citizen Service: 956 02 51 47
Switchboard: 956 02 50 00
Emergencies: 956 01 20 07
Local Public Health Centres

Centro de Salud San Enrique: +34 956 670 649
Centro de Salud Guadiaro: +34 956 695 003
Centro de Salud San Roque; +34 956 694 000
Centro de Salud La Línea: +34 956 690 000
Consultorio Auxiliar Torreguadiaro:
◦ Phone: +34 600 16 75 74
◦ Emergency: +34 956 01 2
◦ Booking: ClicSalud+

Private Hospitals

1. Hospital Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar (Palmones)

Address: Av. de los Empresarios, s/n, Palmones, Los Barrios, Cádiz
Phone: +34 956 798 300
Website: quironsalud.es
Services: 24h emergency, ICU, diagnostics, surgery, maternity

2. Hospiten Estepona

Address: CN-340, Km. 162, Estepona
Phone: +34 952 76 06 00
Website: hospiten.com
Services: Emergency, specialist care, diagnostics

3. HC Marbella International Hospital

Address: Calle Ventura del Mar, 11, Marbella
Phone: +34 952 908 898
Website: hcmarbella.com
Services: Oncology, cardiology, 3T MRI, PET-CT

Private Clinics / Family Doctors

Humanline Medical Centre
humanline.es – General & specialist medicine
My First Doctor
myfirstdoctorsotogrande.com – Paediatrics & home visits
Quore Clinic
quoreclinic.com – British GPs, MRI, CT scans

GP & specialists

Paediatric Services

My First Doctor – Comprehensive paediatrics
Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar – Emergency + specialist paeds
Vithas Xanit Estepona – Family and children’s health

Opticians

Óptica OptiVision (Sotogrande Marina)
Multiópticas (Algeciras)
Keti Eye Clinic – ketieyeclinic.com

Dentists

Clínica Gudiarao
Clínica Blanca del Río
Ircon Dental – ircondental.com
Smile & More – smileandmore.es
Clínica Ignacio Jiménez – clinicaignaciojimenez.com

Physiotherapy

Sotogrande Physiotherapy – sotograndephysiotherapy.com
SotoFisio – sotofisio.com

Podiatry

Julia Álvarez Clinic – juliaalvarezcp.com ( podología, medicina estética, nutrición humana & dietética.)

Health Insurance Providers in Spain

Top insurers accepted locally include:

All offer coverage for GP visits, specialists, diagnostics, dental, and hospitalisation. Some plans include repatriation or international health.

Emergency Services

Helicópteros Sanitarios

helicopterossanitarios.com
24/7 medical transport, home visits, ICU ambulances

Pharmacies in Sotogrande

Understanding the Rota System

Pharmacies operate a farmacia de guardia system, ensuring one is always on call for nights and holidays. Check doors, local boards, or sites like farmaciasdemalaga.com.

Local Pharmacies

Open 365 Days a Year

365 Pharmacy – La Línea (Farmacia Coello)
- Open daily including holidays

Emergency Contacts

Ambulance: 112
Local Clinics: (See health centre section above)
On-Call Pharmacies: rota changes daily – check signage or local sites

Final Thoughts: Staying healthy in Sotogrande

Sotogrande offers an excellent range of health services for locals and international residents alike. Whether you need a quick check-up, long-term care, or 24/7 pharmacy support, you’ll find high-quality, multilingual professionals nearby.