Healthcare in Torrox Costa & El Morche: medical centres, phone numbers and emergencies
This guide brings together, in one place and with data from the official Andalusian Health Service (SAS) directory, the health centres and useful phone numbers for Torrox Costa, El Morche and Torrox: who to call in each situation, where each centre is, and what to do out of hours.
Who do I call?
| Situation | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Serious emergency (accident, unconsciousness, chest pain…) | Emergencies | ☎ 112 |
| Urgent medical problem that cannot wait | Health emergencies | ☎ 061 |
| Appointments & 24 h health advice (SAS) | Salud Responde | ☎ 955 54 50 60 |
| GP in El Morche | El Morche health clinic | ☎ 951 28 95 37 |
| GP or paediatrician in Torrox town | Torrox Health Centre | ☎ 951 28 96 71 |
| Out-of-hours care for the area | Axarquía urgent care | ☎ 951 03 14 37 |
| 24 h hospital A&E | Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía | ☎ 951 06 70 00 |
El Morche health clinic (SAS) — right next to the pharmacy
The El Morche public clinic (consultorio) is at Calle Santiago, Edificio Almanzor s/n, a few steps from the pharmacy. It provides GP care by appointment through the Andalusian Health Service.
Calle Santiago, Edificio Almanzor s/n, 29793 El Morche (Torrox)
Appointments: ClicSalud+ app, Salud Andalucía app, or Salud Responde (955 54 50 60)
If you leave your appointment with an electronic prescription, you can collect your medication right away — the pharmacy is next door at Carretera de Almería 190.
Torrox Health Centre
The municipality’s main health centre is in Torrox town (Calle Calzada s/n), with GPs, paediatrics and nursing.
Calle Calzada s/n, 29770 Torrox · 951 28 96 71
Referral hospital: Comarcal de la Axarquía
For hospital emergencies and specialist care, the reference hospital is the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía at Urb. El Tomillar s/n, Vélez-Málaga (about 20 minutes by car). A&E is open 24 hours.
Urb. El Tomillar s/n, 29700 Vélez-Málaga · 951 06 70 00
Medicines out of hours?
Our pharmacy opens Monday to Friday 8:00–21:00 and Saturdays 9:30–14:30. At night (23:00–07:00), duty service rotates among the five pharmacies of the municipality.
See the official Torrox on-duty pharmacy calendar →
Private healthcare nearby
For private or insurance-covered consultations, the nearest multi-specialty centre (paediatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology…) is the Vithas Medical Centre in Torre del Mar, Calle San Andrés 23 (Mon–Fri 8:00–21:00).
Calle San Andrés 23, 29740 Torre del Mar · 952 54 37 44
Several private clinics in the Nerja and Torre del Mar area also offer English-speaking GPs and home visits; any Spanish private prescription can be dispensed at our pharmacy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment at the El Morche clinic?
Through the ClicSalud+ or Salud Andalucía apps, by calling Salud Responde (955 54 50 60, 24 hours) or the clinic itself (951 28 95 37). You will need your health card.
I’m an EU tourist — can I be seen at the health centre?
Yes. With the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) you are entitled to necessary public healthcare during your stay under the same conditions as residents. Bring it together with your ID. UK GHIC cards are also accepted for necessary care.
Is there urgent care at night in Torrox?
The health area provides out-of-hours care (951 03 14 37) and the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía has 24-hour A&E. For an urgent medical problem call 061; for serious emergencies, 112.
Which pharmacy is on duty tonight?
We publish the full official calendar for the municipality — each night’s pharmacy with address and phone — on our Torrox on-duty pharmacies page.
Official sources: Consultorio El Morche — SAS · Centro de Salud Torrox — SAS · Hospital de La Axarquía — SAS