Good to know · Emergencies

Urgent care vs ER; 112 in Castilla y León

For life-threatening emergencies call 112; less serious urgent needs go to the health center or hospital emergency department.

Why it matters

Know which number and service to use before you need it.

When

Any urgent medical need.

Last checked

7 Oct 2026

Cost: Public care free to cardholders; foreigners without a card should check the 'urgencia vital' rules

Steps

1. Emergency
   Call 112 (Spain-wide emergency number) for life-threatening situations.
2. Non-life-threatening
   Contact your health center; Sacyl’s website has an 'Urgencias y emergencias' section.

Where

• Sacyl Urgencias y emergencias
  https://www.saludcastillayleon.es

Official sources

• Sacyl portal

Do these first

• Get your Sacyl health card (tarjeta sanitaria)