Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Personal Training, Health Coaching, Nutrition and Massage. We offer services at your own home or in our fully equipped fitness studio in central Barcelona.... read more
General Medical Care
Spain’s public health service (Sistema Nacional de Salud) is free at the point of use. While it often works well, sometimes better than private alternatives, the system is feeling the... read more
Health Insurance
It’s common for many employers in Barcelona to offer health insurance as standard and there are various packages tailored for the English-speaking expat, in monthly or annual payments.... read more
Donor Cards
Those wishing to donate will not need a card. With more than 30 donated organs per million inhabitants, Spain has one of the most successful organ donation records in the world. This is... read more
Giving Blood
With a population that has grown very rapidly in recent years, Barcelona has a continual need for all blood types. Blood can be donated to the publicly run Bancs de Sang i Teixits (blood... read more
Giving Up Smoking
If your Spanish is good, a free helpline has been launched by local authorities (90 211 14 44), offering free advice and evaluations.
Advice or therapy programmes are still relatively... read more
Hospitals
This is a modern general hospital with A&E. Clean architectural lines and large windows exploiting direct views on to the Mediterranean. It offers a general range of medical and surgical... read more
Main Private Hospitals
This is a non-profit institution that belongs to a religious order with other branches dotted throughout Spain. It has an intensive care unit and 162 rooms. It offers the full range of... read more
