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Emergency Numbers in Spain

The key numbers to know if something goes wrong on the Costa Blanca — save this page or write these down before you need them.

112
General EmergencyPolice, fire, ambulance — free, 24/7, works from any phone
who to call

Specific Emergency Services

091

National Police

Policía Nacional — serious crime, urban areas

092

Local Police

Policía Local — town-level issues, noise, minor incidents

062

Civil Guard

Guardia Civil — rural areas and roads

061

Medical Emergency

Ambulancia — urgent medical assistance

080

Fire Brigade

Bomberos — fire and rescue

900 123 505

Traffic Emergency

DGT — accidents and road incidents

for expats & tourists

Consulates Serving the Costa Blanca

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Alicante

Edificio Espacio, Rambla Méndez Núñez 28-30, 6th floor, 03002 Alicante

+34 965 21 60 22 (from Spain) · +44 (0)20 7008 5000 (from the UK)

24/7 emergency consular assistance. Public access by appointment only.

🇧🇪 Belgium — Alicante

Calle Explanada de España 1, 5º, 03002 Alicante

+34 965 92 91 47

Consular jurisdiction covers the Alicante province.

🇩🇪 Germany — Alicante

Avda. Catedrático Soler 3, entreplanta, 03003 Alicante

+34 96 511 80 70

Honorary consulate.

🇳🇱 Netherlands — Madrid

Consular services are handled centrally by the Embassy in Madrid.

+34 91 353 75 00

The former Benidorm consulate is no longer operating locally — Dutch nationals are directed to Madrid.

🇫🇷 France — Alicante

Consular agency, Alicante — by appointment only

+34 865 680 042

Honorary consular agency covering the Alicante area.

🇳🇴 Norway — Alicante

Calle Reyes Católicos 31, 1º C, 03003 Alicante

+34 965 12 02 35

Honorary consulate.

🇵🇱 Poland — Valencia

Avda. Corts Valencianes 35, 1º-2ª, 46015 Valencia

+34 963 58 00 02

Nearest consulate — no local Alicante-province office.

🇷🇺 Russia — Valencia

Avda. de Aragón 4 bis, 46021 Valencia

+34 961 47 53 18

Nearest consulate — no local Alicante-province office.

Good to know: 112 is the single number to remember — the operator will route you to police, fire, or medical services as needed, and English-speaking operators are generally available. The specific numbers above are useful for non-urgent contact with a particular service.