The Emergency Services

All three emergency services can be contacted on 112

For many people, the reason they move their families to the Costa del Sol is because they feel it is a safe place for them to be in and grow up in. However, it would be wrong to assume that there is no crime in Spain and should you be unlucky enough to be on the receiving end there are police stations in all cities and towns where you can report an incident or ask for help. In Spain, the structure of the police force is vastly different from that in Britain. Rather than just one force there are three – all of which have different uniforms. All three branches of police are armed and should be treated with due respect.
          Crime/Urban - 091 (Policia Nacional)
          Traffic/Rural - 062 (Guardia Civil)
          Local Urban  - 092 (Policia Local)

National Police - Policia Nacional
Most closely resemble their British counterparts. Their main jurisdiction is that of public safety, criminal investigation, narcotics etc as well as being in charge of the provision of residencies and all other paperwork required by foreign residents.

If you are unlucky enough to be the victim of a crime such as a theft, you should report it to the National Police. They are responsible for crime investigation among other duties. They wear black uniforms and white shirts or blue military style uniforms with a red and yellow badge representing the Spanish flag. The national emergency telephone for the police is 091.

Reporting a Crime - in English
Telephone the Policia Nacional on 902 102 112, then go to any P.N police station to sign the Dununcia.

Guardia Civil
Their main duties area to control the traffic on the roads, rural patrol and the control of guns and explosives. They can easily be recognised by their green uniforms.

Local or Town Police - Policia Local
Local police devote most of their time to traffic control. It is not unusual to be stopped when driving in southern Spain. You will need to show your driving licence, photo identification, documents relating to the car and valid insurance. It is an offence not to carry these documents whilst driving in Spain. Each force operates within its own municipal boundaries and is a unique corps. Their duties are mainly centred around road traffic and public disorder offences. Their uniform is very similar to the National Police, without the badge.
Fuengirola - [34] 952 589 324
Mijas Costa - [34] 952 460 808
Mijas - [34] 952 850 018 Guardia Civil
Marbella - [34] 952 822 249
Estepona - [34] 952 800 243

Ambulance
Should you need an ambulance whilst in Spain, the emergency number to call is 061

If you are a Social Security patient in Spain you will not be charged for ambulance services. Likewise if you have insurance, your insurer will reimburse your costs. Most private hospitals and clinics also provide 24-hour ambulance services. By law, taxis are also required to transport a medical emergency to hospital if requested to do so.
Ambulances - [34] 952 303 034
Hospital C del Sol - [34] 952 828 250

Fire
The fire services can be contacted in an emergency on 080

Fire Stations
Marbella - [34] 952 306 060
Fuengirola-Mijas - [34] 952 461 046
Mijas Costa - [34] 952 586 382
Marbella - [34] 952 792 121
San Pedro - [34] 952 783 838

First Aid
Benalmadena - [34] 952 443 545
Fuengirola - [34] 952 468 835 or 653

Post Office, La Cala - [34] 933 001

Maritime Emergency
900 202 202 (assuming your mobile phone is in range!)

Tourist Offices

Malaga - C/Echegaray [34] 952 061 380
Benalmadena - Av Ant Machado [34] 952 442 494
Torremolinos - Pl Blas Infante [34] 952 379 511
Fuengirola - Av J Santos [34] 952 467 457
Mijas - Pl Virg d l Pena [34] 952 485 820
Marbella - Paseo Maritimo [34] 952 771 442
San Pedro - Arco de Entrada [34] 952 521 531
Estepona - Av San Lorenzo [34] 952 800 913
Casares - Fuente [34] 952 894 056
Manilva - Ctra Sabinillas [34] 952 890 845
San Roque - Torreguardario [34] 956 694 005
Gibraltar - [350] 45000 or [9567] from Spain

Town Hall Foreigner's Depts
Fuengirola - [34] 952 589 378
Mijas [34] 952 493 208
Estepona - [34] 952 802 002

Town Halls (Ayuntamientos)
Malaga [34] 952 135 000
Benalmadena [34] 952 579 800
Torremolinos [34] 952 380 166
Fuengirola [34] 952 589 300
La Cala [34] 952 493 251
Mijas [34] 952 485 900
Mijas - [34] 952 582 911 Consumers Off.
Marbella [34] 952 761 100
Benahavis [34] 952 855 373
Estepona [34] 952 801 100
Manilva [34] 952 890 065
Ronda [34] 952 873 240

Consulates
United Kingdom [34] 952 352 300 (Malaga)
Will provide emergency passports and advice
Ireland [34] 952 475 108
Germany [34] 952 227 886
Switzerland [34] 952 217 266
Holland [34] 952 313 591
Denmark [34] 952 226 373
France [34] 952 226 590
Norway [34] 952 224 340
Austria [34] 952 443 952