Emergency Help in Málaga: Complete Tourist Safety Guide 2026

🚨 Critical Emergency Numbers

💡 Pro Tip: Save 112 and share your exact location (street name, nearby landmark, hotel name). If possible, keep your phone’s location services enabled so responders can find you faster.

🏥 Medical Help & Hospitals

When You Need Medical Assistance

For life-threatening emergencies, call 112 immediately.

For urgent health emergencies in Andalucía, you can also call 061, which operates 24/7.

For non-emergency issues, consider a primary care clinic (centro de salud), a hospital emergency department (urgencias), or a pharmacy (farmacia).

Note: Hospital phone numbers, departments, and English availability can change. If it’s urgent, use 112 or 061.

💊 24-Hour Pharmacies & Medical Care

Finding a Pharmacy When You Need It

24-Hour Pharmacy (Málaga): Farmacia Caffarena — Alameda Principal (near Calle Larios).
(Always confirm opening hours before you go, especially on holidays.)

Extended Hours Pharmacies

• Farmacia Segalerva 13h: Extended hours (confirm daily closing time)
• Farmacia Reding: Extended hours (confirm daily closing time)

Late-Night Tip: If a pharmacy appears closed, look for a small service window (or ring the bell). Many pharmacies serve customers after hours through a night hatch.

📞 What to Do If You Lose Your Passport

Immediate Steps to Take

1. If you’re in immediate danger: Call 112.
2. Report to Police: If you are safe and it’s a theft/loss report, you can call +34 902 102 112 (language support available) or visit the nearest police station.
3. Contact Your Embassy/Consulate: Use your government’s official website to find the correct consular office for Málaga/Costa del Sol.
4. Prepare documents: Police report, passport photos (if required), and any proof of identity you have.

Key Embassy Contacts in Málaga

Embassy/consulate phone numbers and addresses change. Use official government websites to confirm the correct consular office and after-hours emergency procedures.

🚌 Transport & Getting Around

Public Transport Contacts

Transport hotlines and strike schedules can change. Use official operators’ websites for the most reliable updates:

• Local Buses (EMT Málaga): emtmalaga.es
• RENFE (Trains): renfe.com
• Málaga Airport (AGP): aena.es (Málaga-Costa del Sol)

Taxi Services (Available 24/7)

Use licensed taxis and official taxi ranks. If you need urgent help, call 112.

💳 Lost Cards & Financial Emergencies

What to Do

1. Call your bank/card issuer immediately to block the card (use the number on the back of your card or your banking app).
2. If your wallet was stolen, file a report (if safe, you may use +34 902 102 112 for tourist-assisted reporting).

ℹ️ Tourist Information & Support

Municipal Tourist Information Centres

Tourist information offices can help with directions, local guidance, and where to report issues.

• Main Office – Plaza de la Marina: Address: Plaza de la Marina, 11
  Services typically include maps, event updates, and general visitor help (confirm current hours on official sites).

Additional Services

• Citizen information (Ayuntamiento de Málaga): 010 (from Málaga) or +34 952 20 96 03 (from outside)

🛡️ Safety Tips for Tourists

Staying Safe in Málaga

Málaga is generally safe, but petty theft can happen in crowded areas.

• Keep belongings close in busy spots (Calle Larios, beaches, transport).
• Use well-lit ATMs, preferably inside banks.
• Avoid accepting unsolicited “help” at ATMs or in tourist crowds.

🌤️ Weather Emergencies & Alerts

If there’s a serious incident (flooding, storm damage, immediate risk), call 112.

For general travel planning, monitor official weather warnings and local alerts.

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Sources (official / institutional)

• 112 Andalucía: juntadeandalucia.es
• Turismo de Andalucía: andalucia.org
• Junta de Andalucía – Emergency Medical Line 061: juntadeandalucia.es
• Tourist Crime Reporting line: consumo.gob.es
• Farmacia Caffarena: farmacias.org.es

Last updated: February 2026

Disclaimer: This guide is provided for informational purposes only. In emergencies, always prioritize safety and contact 112 immediately.