- Abortion legal status
- Legal
- Emergency number
- 112
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: travelladies.app, afar.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- The 016 helpline for gender/sexual violence is free, confidential, available across Spain (including Girona), doesn't show up on phone bills, and can also be reached by WhatsApp (600 000 016) or email if calling isn't safe.
- Girona's municipal police run a dedicated victim-support office (Oficina d'Atenció a la Víctima) that accompanies survivors through reporting and connects them to further services — a good first stop if you're unsure where to go.
- Emergency contraception is sold over the counter at any Spanish pharmacy without a prescription or age restriction, so it's genuinely accessible outside clinic hours if needed.
- If you're not enrolled in Spain's public health system as a short-term visitor, routine contraception (pill prescriptions, IUD/implant insertion) is best arranged through a private gynecology clinic rather than the free public ASSIR clinics, which prioritize residents.
- If you experience a sexual assault, medical guidance circulated by Catalan police recommends avoiding a shower and preserving your clothing until seen by medical/forensic staff, to preserve evidence if you choose to report.
- Spain's abortion law is among the more liberal in Europe: on-request access up to 14 weeks, with medical exceptions up to 22 weeks and beyond in cases of severe fetal conditions.
- As a digital nomad without Spanish public health coverage (no Spanish social security or EU health card), you would typically need to use a private clinic and pay out of pocket — budget for this and call ahead to confirm costs and required documentation (passport/ID and signed informed consent).
- Some regions of Spain have historically had gaps in public-system abortion access due to conscientious objection by individual doctors, meaning private clinics play a large practical role even though the procedure itself is legal and free within the public system for those with coverage.
- There is no mandatory waiting/reflection period before the procedure as of the most recent reform, which can make scheduling faster than in some other EU countries.
- For OBGYN care generally (not just abortion), Girona has several private clinics clustered in the city center; visits typically start around the €100 mark at some practices, though 'precio sin especificar' (price not listed) is common and confirming cost at booking is recommended.
Street, Night and Taxi Safety
Walking Alone at Night
Girona is widely described by safety-focused travel sources as safe for women to walk alone at night, including in the old town (Barri Vell), which is reported to be well-lit and lively with people around into the evening. Sources advise sticking to the main, well-populated streets and using judgment in quieter or narrower alleyways if you feel less secure, rather than naming specific no-go zones.
Street Harassment
One solo-female-travel safety resource rates street harassment in Girona as low, saying it is not common and that visitors can generally expect respectful interactions from locals, while still recommending normal situational awareness. This is a travel-safety assessment rather than an official crime statistic, so treat it as a general impression rather than a hard figure.
Taxis and Ride-hailing
Spain has an established licensed taxi system, and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Cabify also operate in the country, though their arrival has triggered regulatory disputes with licensed taxi drivers in some Spanish cities. Travelers unfamiliar with current local rules are advised to use official taxi ranks or book through an app rather than accept unsolicited rides.
General Petty Crime Awareness
Independent traveler accounts for Girona and the wider region consistently describe the main safety concern as petty theft and pickpocketing rather than physical assault, with multiple women reporting they felt comfortable walking around solo, including at night, while still taking normal precautions like keeping bags secure and avoiding isolated alleys.
Legal Recourse for Harassment
Under Spain's 2022 sexual-freedom law, street sexual harassment such as sexualized comments or behavior that create a hostile situation is a criminal offense nationwide, though it is only prosecuted if the affected person files a formal complaint. This legal protection applies in Girona as it does across Spain, even though local-level harassment statistics specific to Girona were not found.
National Abortion Law
- Minors
- As of the 2023 reform, 16- and 17-year-olds can consent to and access abortion on their own without needing to notify a parent or legal guardian, reversing the earlier requirement.
- Country
- Spain
- Cost Data
- Not included: cost varies by weeks of pregnancy, method, and whether accessed publicly (free for those with Spanish/EU public health coverage) or privately (private clinic fees vary by clinic and were not reliably confirmed for Girona specifically).
- Governing Law
- Organic Law 2/2010 on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy, as amended (most recently in 2023)
- Recent Changes
- A 2023 reform removed the mandatory 3-day 'reflection period' between receiving information and the procedure, aims to guarantee access as close to home as possible, and explicitly prohibits harassment of women outside clinics providing abortion care.
- Who Can Access
- Foreign nationals, including those from countries where abortion is illegal or restricted, can legally travel to Spain to obtain the procedure; providers do not require justification for requesting an abortion within the first 14 weeks.
- Regulatory Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Public Vs Private Access
- Abortion can be accessed through Spain's public health system (free for residents/those with EU health coverage) or through private clinics; historically, a significant share of procedures nationally have been performed in private, publicly-accredited clinics due to conscientious objection among some public-sector doctors, though the law guarantees access regardless of region of residence.
Abortion Time Limits
- On Request
- Abortion is legal without justification up to 14 weeks of pregnancy.
- Beyond 22 Weeks
- Permitted with no time limit only when fetal anomalies are incompatible with life, or an extremely serious and incurable fetal disease is confirmed by a clinical committee.
- Extended Medical Grounds
- Permitted up to 22 weeks if there is a serious risk to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman, or serious fetal anomalies.
OB-GYN Options In Girona
Clínica Girona (Tocoginecología / Obstetrics & Gynecology Department)
- Address
- Carretera de Barcelona, 206, Girona
- Notes
- Full-service private clinic with a dedicated obstetrics/gynecology team covering pregnancy, childbirth, gynecological surgery, and breast health across all life stages.
Centre Ginecològic Gidona
- Address
- Ctra. Barcelona, 67, Ent. 1, 17002 Girona
- Notes
- Gynecology and obstetrics practice with multiple gynecologists on staff; appears in independent doctor-verification directories.
CTD Girona
- Address
- Gran Via de Jaume I, 78, Girona
- Notes
- Private multi-specialty practice offering gynecology and obstetrics consultations, including gynecological surgery, breast pathology, and oncological gynecology.
Clínica Bofill Girona Centre
- Address
- Ronda de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 20, Girona
- Notes
- Private consultation center offering gynecology and obstetrics visits.
Institut Català De Serveis Mèdics - Girona
- Address
- Ronda Sant Antoni Maria Claret, Girona
- Notes
- Offers gynecology services including sexual and reproductive health, gynecological endocrinology, menopause care, and diagnostic/surgical hysteroscopy.
Ginegir Clínica
- Address
- Girona (exact street address not independently confirmed; operated under the Centro Médico Aragón group)
- Notes
- Private clinic explicitly specializing in gynecological, urological, and reproductive health, including voluntary termination of pregnancy (IVE) services, backed by an established Spanish medical group with over 30 years of experience.
Assault Resources
Practical Notes
- If possible, avoid showering and keep the clothing worn during an assault until medical/forensic services have examined the survivor, since this affects evidence collection.
- Witnesses of a sexual assault in Catalonia can face legal responsibility if they fail to act to protect a victim, which is part of why bystander intervention is actively encouraged locally.
Emergency Numbers
General Emergency (Emergències)
- Number
- 112
- Notes
- Catalonia-wide emergency line for police, ambulance, or fire; operators can connect to specialized gender-violence/sexual-assault support.
972 419 092 (consultations) / 092 (urgent)
- Name
- Municipal Police Victim Support Office (Oficina d'Atenció a la Víctima, Policia Municipal de Girona)
- Notes
- Local Girona police unit dedicated to victims of any crime, explicitly including sexual abuse and rape; provides personalized attention, accompanies victims when filing a police report, and can operate a 24h contact line adapted to the victim's needs.
016 – State Gender/Sexual Violence Helpline
- Number
- 016 (also WhatsApp 600 000 016, email 016-online@igualdad.gob.es)
- Notes
- Free, confidential, nationwide helpline covering physical, psychological and sexual violence against women; it does not appear on phone bills and is available in multiple languages. It can also be reached by WhatsApp or email for information and advice.
Mossos d'Esquadra – Victim Care Groups
- Number
- 112 / local Mossos station
- Notes
- The regional Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) run dedicated victim-care groups that inform survivors about types of sexual violence, available support resources, psychological support, and the reporting/judicial process.
In Person And Medical Support
- Hospital Universitari Dr. Josep Trueta (Girona's main public hospital) provides emergency care for sexual assault survivors, including forensic examination coordination and emergency contraception; advice circulated by Catalan police recommends not showering and preserving clothing before medical/forensic attention if a sexual assault has just occurred.
- Pharmacies are also flagged as an accessible first point of contact — pharmacy staff can offer qualified information and point survivors toward the emergency lines and support services.
- 'Punts lila' (purple points) are informal support/orientation spaces that may be set up at festivals or public events in the Girona area to assist anyone reporting harassment or assault.
Contraception Access
- General System
- Girona is served by Catalonia's public ASSIR network (Atenció a la Salut Sexual i Reproductiva) and CAP primary-care centers, which handle prescriptions, IUD/implant insertion and reproductive health counseling for residents enrolled in the public health system (CatSalut). Short-term visitors without Spanish public coverage typically need to use a private gynecology clinic or pharmacy instead.
Birth Control Pill
- Access
- Requires a prescription from a GP, gynecologist, or ASSIR/family-planning clinic; not available over the counter. Private gynecology consultations in Girona are an option for nomads without local public coverage.
- Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Typical Private Consultation Cost
- €70
Contraceptive Implant
- Access
- Inserted by a doctor at a public ASSIR clinic (free/low-cost for residents) or privately for visitors.
- Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Typical Private Cost Including Device And Insertion
- €220
IUD Hormonal Or Copper
- Access
- Inserted by a gynecologist or ASSIR clinic; free or low-cost for residents under the Catalan public health system, otherwise done privately.
- Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Typical Private Cost Including Device And Insertion
- €250
Emergency Contraception
- Access
- Available over the counter without a prescription at any pharmacy in Spain for people of any age (levonorgestrel-based pill effective up to 72 hours, or ulipristal acetate effective up to 120 hours after unprotected sex). Pharmacists can advise directly and hospital emergency departments (including Hospital Trueta) also provide it free of charge to sexual assault survivors.
- Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Typical Pharmacy Price Levonorgestrel
- €18
- Typical Pharmacy Price Ulipristal Acetate
- €28
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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