- Abortion legal status
- Legal
- Emergency number
- 112
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: gov.uk, tripadvisor.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Sierra Nevada itself is a small resort village, so for in-person counseling, legal help, or a forensic medical exam after an assault, plan on the drive down to Granada city — the 900 200 999 and 016 phone lines, however, work immediately from the resort.
- The regular morning-after pill (levonorgestrel) is sold over the counter at any Spanish pharmacy with no prescription and no age restriction, so it's accessible directly from a pharmacy at the resort base or in Granada.
- If you need the 5-day emergency pill (ulipristal/ellaOne) or a copper IUD, you'll need to see a doctor first — factor in time to reach a clinic in Granada, since Sierra Nevada village has limited medical infrastructure outside a small first-aid/medical center geared toward ski injuries.
- The 900 200 999 and 016 helplines are confidential, free, staffed 24/7, and offer service in many languages, which is useful for non-Spanish-speaking nomads.
- Sierra Nevada itself has no dedicated OBGYN/gynecology clinic — plan on a roughly 30-45 minute trip down to Granada city for specialist women's health care, ultrasounds, or abortion services; the in-town health center is for general/urgent care and referrals.
- Abortion is free under Spain's public health system for both residents and non-residents up to 14 weeks (and up to 22 weeks on medical grounds), but doctor conscientious objection is common in parts of Spain, so calling ahead to confirm a provider is doing procedures that week is worth it rather than assuming immediate availability.
- Private clinics in Granada offer abortion and gynecological services for a fee if you prefer not to use the public system or aren't going through the public health-card route.
Street, Night and Taxi Safety
Limited City-specific Data
Sierra Nevada's ski village, Pradollano, is a small, seasonal resort rather than a city, and no dedicated street-harassment or women's-safety reporting specific to this village was found at the time of research. The general Spain-level guidance below is the best available context, but it was not documented specifically for this resort.
Getting Back to Granada After Dark
Travellers have reported that taxis at Pradollano's taxi stand did not show up as expected, leaving them to arrange an informal, unofficial ride back to Granada after their day on the slopes. For anyone, but especially a woman travelling alone, it is safer to book a taxi or bus in advance for the return trip rather than relying on finding one on the spot, particularly on winter evenings when the village can empty out quickly.
Walking in Pradollano After Dark
Pradollano is a compact, walkable village built around the ski lifts, and no specific reports of street harassment or no-go areas within the village were found. That said, the resort is quiet and largely empty outside peak hours and the main winter season, so normal precautions (sticking to lit, populated routes to and from accommodation) are sensible rather than being based on any documented local incident pattern.
National Guidance and Legal Protections Still Apply
Even in a small resort like Sierra Nevada, the national legal framework covers visitors: street sexual harassment is a specific minor criminal offense under Spain's 2022 sexual-freedom law, and Spain has dedicated gender-based-violence legislation. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office also points women travelling in Spain to its general advice for women travellers as standard practice before any trip.
Transport Booking As a Precaution
Given the documented unreliability of hailing a taxi on the spot at the resort, the most practical precaution is to pre-book transport for the return journey to Granada (through your accommodation, a bus timetable, or a known local taxi number) rather than planning to find a ride after dark once the lifts close.
Abortion Law
- Minors
- 16 and 17 year-olds can consent to an abortion themselves; at least one parent/guardian must generally be informed, but this notification can be waived if the minor reasonably claims it would cause serious family conflict, violence, threats, coercion or homelessness.
- Country
- Spain
- Legal Basis
- Organic Law 2/2010 on sexual and reproductive health and voluntary termination of pregnancy, as amended.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
Access Routes
- Public health system (Sistema Nacional de Salud): both surgical and medical abortion are free of charge for residents and non-residents.
- Private clinics also perform abortions for a fee, and are commonly used because doctor 'conscientious objection' is widespread in some regions, creating uneven public access across Spain's autonomous communities.
- A public health card is generally used to access the free public-system route; private clinics accept direct payment without a health card.
Practical Notes
- The mandatory reflection/waiting period that previously applied before the procedure has been removed under the latest reform.
- Non-residents/foreign visitors are able to access abortion care in Spain; providers are not required to ask or report the reason for the abortion.
- Conscientious objection among doctors remains common nationally, so it's worth confirming with a specific clinic or the public health center in advance rather than assuming same-day availability everywhere.
Abortion Time Limits
- On Request
- Up to 14 weeks of pregnancy, no reason required.
- Beyond 22 Weeks
- No time limit when a fetal pathology incompatible with life is detected, or an extremely serious and incurable fetal disease is confirmed by a clinical committee.
- Extended Medical Grounds
- Up to 22 weeks if there is serious risk to the life or health of the pregnant woman, or serious fetal anomalies.
In Town General Facilities
Centro De Salud Sierra Nevada
- Phone
- 958 249 138 / 902 50 50 61
- Type
- Public general health center (first point of contact, referrals)
- Address
- Plaza de Andalucía, Sierra Nevada
Cruz Roja Sierra Nevada (Punto De Urgencias)
- Phone
- +34 958 222 222
- Type
- Red Cross emergency/urgent care post
- Address
- Cuesta Escoriaza 8, Sierra Nevada
Nearest Dedicated OB-GYN Clinics In Granada
Clínica Pedrosa
- Type
- Private gynecology, obstetrics and assisted-reproduction clinic
- Location
- Central Granada
- Services
- Gynecological check-ups, ultrasounds, HPV screening, family planning, pregnancy care, IVF/assisted reproduction, gynecological surgery
Clínica Sanabria
- Type
- Private gynecology clinic
- Location
- Granada
- Services
- Contraception counselling, ovarian reserve studies, egg vitrification, laparoscopic surgery, ultrasound diagnostics
Kclinik – Unidad De Ginecología Y Obstetricia
- Type
- Private gynecology/obstetrics unit
- Location
- Granada
- Services
- Gynecological ultrasound, STI testing, pregnancy testing, prenatal DNA testing; consultation includes contraception, pregnancy and abortion-related questions
Clínica CLN
- Type
- Private gynecology clinic
- Location
- Granada city center
- Services
- General gynecological care, private and insurance-based appointments
Vithas Granada
- Type
- Private hospital group with an obstetrics & gynecology department
- Location
- Granada
- Services
- Full-service obstetrics and gynecology within a private hospital network
Emergency Numbers
General Emergencies (Police/ambulance)
- Number
- 112
- Notes
- Spain-wide emergency number; dispatches police, medical, and fire services.
016 – National Gender/sexual Violence Helpline
- Number
- 016
- Notes
- Free, confidential, available 24/7 nationwide; does not appear on phone bills.
900 200 999 – Andalusian Women's Helpline (Instituto Andaluz De La Mujer)
- Number
- 900 200 999
- Notes
- A free, confidential, 24-hour, 365-day line covering all of Andalusia (including Sierra Nevada/Granada province).
In Person Support
Centro Provincial Del Instituto Andaluz De La Mujer (Granada)
- Phone
- 958 025 800
- Address
- C/ San Matías nº 17, 18009 Granada
- Notes
- Provincial women's institute office offering legal, psychological, and social-work support; nearest in-person office to Sierra Nevada.
- Name
- 24-hour Sexual Violence Crisis Centre (Centro de Crisis 24 horas), Granada province
- Notes
- Andalusia operates specialized round-the-clock crisis centers in each of its eight provinces for survivors of sexual violence, offering psychological and social support in person; accessed via the 900 200 999 line for referral and coordination.
Police Units for Gender/sexual Violence
- Notes
- Policía Nacional's Family and Women's Care Unit, the Guardia Civil's EMUME (Equipo de Mujer y Menor) unit, and local police can take reports; reachable via 091 (Policía Nacional), 062 (Guardia Civil), or 112.
Contraception And Emergency Contraception
- Regulatory Status
- Fully legal and regulated
Methods
- Price
- €20
- Access
- Sold over the counter without a prescription at any Spanish pharmacy, including pharmacies in Granada and the Sierra Nevada resort area.
- Effective Window
- Most effective as soon as possible, licensed for use up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.
- Price
- €33
- Access
- Requires a doctor's prescription to be dispensed at a Spanish pharmacy.
- Effective Window
- Licensed for use up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.
- Price
- €125
Device cost only; add roughly 75-100 EUR more for the gynecological consultation/insertion, bringing the all-in total to roughly 200 EUR (about 216 USD).
- Access
- Must be inserted by a gynecologist/doctor at a clinic; not a pharmacy walk-in option, so an appointment is needed.
- Access
- Requires a prescription from a doctor or gynecologist in Spain; available at pharmacies once prescribed.
Area Note
Sierra Nevada is a small, high-altitude ski-resort town; it does not have a dedicated gynecology/OBGYN clinic of its own. The town's own medical facility is a general Centro de Salud (public health center) plus a Red Cross first-aid/emergency post. For specialist OBGYN care (including gynecological consultations, ultrasounds, family planning, and abortion services), residents and visitors go down the mountain to Granada city, roughly a 30-45 minute drive via the A-395.
Context Note
Sierra Nevada is a small high-altitude ski resort (part of the Monachil/Güéjar Sierra municipal area), about 30-45 minutes' drive from Granada city. It has no dedicated specialized assault-support office of its own, so nomads based here rely on the province-wide Andalusian hotlines (staffed 24/7 and reachable by phone from anywhere, including the resort) and on the Granada city provincial office/crisis center for in-person services.
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this women's health & safety research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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