Hospitals in the Algarve

There are three main hospitals in the Algarve: in Faro, Portimão and Lagos.  These hospitals can provide serious medical assistance and emergency care. In addition there are some smaller emergency care facilities in several places in the Algarve. Furthermore, there are many health clinics and pharmacies in the Algarve that can assist you with all kinds of non-emergency medical help. If you have had an accident or witnessed an accident and an ambulance is required, the emergency number to call is: 112.

Addresses and phone numbers of hospitals in the Algarve

If you are in need of medical aid and you can reach a hospital by yourself, these are the addresses and telephone numbers of the three main hospitals in the Algarve:

Hospital of Faro
Rua Leão Penedo
8000-386 Faro
+351 289 891 100

Hospital of Portimão
Sítio do Poço Seco
8500-338 Portimão
+351 282 450 300

Hospital of Lagos
Rua Castelo dos Governadores
8600-563 Lagos
+351 282 770 100

Emergency care facilities

In the Algarve you can also find several emergency care facilities outside of hospitals. These are called serviço de urgência básica (SUB). While they don’t do surgery, they can help with many other emergency treatments. You can find the following emergency care facilities in the Algarve:

SUB de Albufeira
Urbanização dos Caliços
8200-200 Albufeira
+351 289 598 400

SUB de Loulé
Avenida Engenheiro Laginha Serafim
8100-740 Loulé
+351 289 401 000

SUB de Vila Real de Santo António
Avenida Duarte Pacheco
8900-211 Vila Real de Santo António
+351 281 530 270

SUB de Lagos
Rua Castelo dos Governadores
8600-563 Lagos
+351 282 770 100

Practical tips

The hospitals will probably ask you for your European Health Insurance Card and perhaps your passport as well. If you can, bring both of them. However, if you need help that is not being covered by your insurance, then be aware to pay directly at the medical clinics and dental practices. Also be aware that the fees outside regular hours are considerably higher. Furthermore it is good to know that most doctors and medical specialists in the Algarve speak English.

Private hospitals

You can also find private hospitals in the Algarve. These hospitals focus on innovation, technology and service. For example, they have a cardiovascular intervention unit that offers a wide range of non-invasive tests and interventions. There is also a rehabilitation and accident unit for all types of acute and chronic conditions. You can find private hospitals in Faro and Alvor. Below you can find the addresses and phone numbers.

Hospital Particular do Algarve – Gambelas – Faro
Urbanização Casal de Gambelas, Lote 2, Gambelas
8005-226 Faro
+351 282 420 400

Hospital Particular do Algarve – Alvor
Estrada do Alvor
8500-322 Alvor
+351 282 420 400