Emergencies in Seville

Good to Know

• 112 is the only number you really need to remember in Seville and anywhere in Spain — it's free, works even without local credit or an active SIM, and operators can usually communicate in English.
• If reporting a non-urgent crime (like a stolen phone) after the fact, it's often more efficient to go directly to a Policía Nacional station or file online, since 091/092 and in-person denuncias are the standard route rather than 112.
• Installing AlertCops before you arrive is worth it if you plan on walking alone at night or hiking outside the city — the SOS and location-sharing features work well even if your Spanish is limited.
• Save the SMS number (679 436 200) if you or a travel companion has a hearing or speech impairment — it's a genuine 24/7 accessibility channel, not just a gimmick.
• For life-threatening emergencies, call 112 (Spain's general emergency number) rather than going directly to a hospital, since ambulance dispatch will route you to the appropriate facility.
• Virgen del Rocío and Virgen Macarena are the two big public hospitals that handle the most serious trauma and critical cases in Seville; private hospitals like Quirónsalud or Infanta Luisa are faster for non-critical urgent care if you have private insurance.
• Both major public hospitals sit a short taxi ride (not walking distance) from the historic center, so budget 10-20 minutes to reach them by car depending on traffic.
• EU citizens should bring their EHIC/GHIC card for public hospital care; non-EU nomads should carry private travel/health insurance details, as public ER treatment for non-residents can be billed.