Balloon SinuplastyBarretts oesophagus treatmentBiliopancreatic diversion (BPD)Biological age test (Telomere)Bipolar disorderBladder examination by camera (cystoscopy)Bladder function studyBladder resectionBlastocyst embryo transferBlocked tear duct surgeryBlood testBone density scan for osteoporosisBone marrow transplantBotulinum toxin (Botox)Bowel (partial) removalBowel cancer screenBrachial Plexus Injury (BPI) TreatmentBrachytherapyBrain and spine cavernoma microsurgeryBranchial CystBreast enlargement (boob job)Breast examBreast lump removalBreast reconstruction surgeryBreast reductionBreast removalBreast tissue removalBreast upliftBridgeBrow liftBunion surgeryBursitis (injection treatment)Buttock implants (inc Brazilian butt lift)
Calf implantsCancer treatmentCardiac pacemaker insertionCardiac surgeryCardiologyCarotid artery surgeryCarpal tunnel releaseCataract surgeryCataract surgery using Femtosecond LaserCerebral palsy rehabilitationCervical smearCervix biopsyCheek implantsChemotherapyChest wall defect repair (surgical and non-surgical)Chest x-rayChin implantsChiropodyChiropracticChlamydia testCholesteatomaCircumcisionClearing of the sinusesColon examination by cameraColon polyp removalColonoscopyCornea transplantCoronary angiogramCoronary angiographyCoronary angioplastyCoronary artery bypass graft (CABG)Cosmetic surgeryCosmetic treatments (non-surgical)CrownCruciate knee ligament surgeryCT scanCubital tunnel decompressionCyberknife surgeryCystectomyCystoprostatectomy
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Dental hygienist (clean)Dental implantDental treatmentDental x-rayDentureDermabrasionDermal fillersDEXA bone scanDiabetic Macular Oedema and Retinal Vein OcclusionDialysis treatmentDIAM spinal stabilisation systemDigital scalp microscopeDilation and curettage (D&C)Disc hernia surgery endoscopic (EasyGo)DNA testDonor insemination (DI)Draining of fluid from the earDrama therapyDuodenal switchDupuytren`s contracture surgery
Ear nose & throat (ENT)Ear pinningEar surgery (middle ear)Ear syringingEar wax removal (microsuction)Early embryo viability assessment (Eeva) testEating disorder treatmentEating disorder treatmentsECGEchocardiogramEctopic pregnancy removalEctropion/ entropion of the eyelid surgeryEgg donationEgg freezingElbow replacementElbow replacement revisionElectrocardiogram (ECG)Electroencephalography (EEG)Embryo donationEndodoscopyEndometrial ablationEndoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP)Endovascular aneurysm surgeryExcision of spinal cord tumoursExecutive health screenExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)Eye bag removalEye removalEye surgeryEyebrow reconstruction (FUE)Eyelid reduction
FaceliftFacet joint injectionFallopian tubes examination by cameraFalse eye removal and exchangeFat transferFemale genital surgeryFemale sterilisationFemale sterilisation reversalFilling (white bonded composite)Flexible SigmoidoscopyFood intolerance screenFoot and ankle surgeryFrenuloplastyFrozen embryo transfer (FET)Fusion of the toe
Macular hole and vitreo-macular traction treatmentMale/Female Hormone profilingMedicalMeniscectomy (cartilage)Mental health treatmentMesothelioma treatmentsMohs micrographic surgeryMole removalMole screeningMRI scanMusic therapyMyomectomy (Laparoscopic)
Nasal polyp removalNaturopathyNerve block injections for Headaches/MigrainesNeuro rehabilitationNeurosurgeryNipple correctionNon-surgical facelift with dermal fillersNon-surgical hair loss treatmentNose enlargementNose reshapingNose surgery (for blocked nose)Nose swelling removal
Obesity surgeryOccupational therapy for prosthesis usersOcular coherence tomography (OCT)Oesophageal dysmotilityOesophageal StentOesophagoscopyOesophagus and stomach examination by endoscope (gastroscopy)Orthopaedic surgeryOsteopathyOsteotomyOvarian cancer debulking surgeryOveractive bladder syndrome treatments
Painful bladder syndrome treatmentParathyroidectomyParotid gland removalPartial removal of colon/rectumPelvic floor surgeryPelvic organ prolapse surgeryPelvic vein embolisationPenile curvature correctionPenile Injection therapyPenis foreskin looseningPercutaneous stone extraction from the kidney (PCNL)PET scanPhotodynamic therapy (PDT)PhysiotherapyPilonidal sinus surgeryPituitary tumour treatmentPodiatryPorcelain inlayPre-auricular Sinus ExcisionPregnancy scanPregnancy screen (nuchal translucency screen)Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)Prominent ear correction (Earfold procedure)Prostate artery embolisation (PAE)Prostate biopsyProstate Resection (using Holmium Laser)Prostate surgery (TURP)ProstatectomyProsthetic limb consultationProton beam therapy (PBT)Ptosis correction surgery
RadiotherapyRealignment of the kneeReflexologyRefractive Lens ExchangeRehabilitation (physical)Removal of abnormal cervical cells (LLETZ)Removal of retroperitoneal tumour (Laparoscopy)Retinal laser surgeryRetzius-sparing radical prostatectomyRoot canal treatmentRotator Cuff Repair
Salivary Gland RemovalScans and investigationsScar repair hair transplantScoliosis surgerySeptoplastySexual health screenSexual medicineShock treatment for irregular heartbeat (Defibrillation)Shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole investigation of the shoulder)Shoulder keyhole surgeryShoulder replacementShoulder replacement revisionShoulder surgerySinus surgerySkin disorder treatmentSkin lesion removal (Cryotherapy)Sleeve gastrectomySmall vein removal (Sclerotherapy)Snoring surgerySpa (Medical) and wellness treatmentSpa and wellness treatmentSpeech and language therapySpinal fusionSpinal Stenosis treatmentsSpinal trauma rehabilitationSpinal vascular malformationSpine and back surgerySpleen removalSport and remedial massageSports injury treatmentSquint correctionStapedotomyStem cell treatmentStomach removalSurgery for menieres disease (Endolymphatic Sac Surgery)Surgical sperm retrieval (PESA; TESA; MESA)SurrogacySVT (supraventricular tachycardia) treatment
Tear in anus (anal fissure) repairTendons in shoulder repairTest for Down`s syndrome (CVS)Tests and medicalsThigh liftThymus Tumour (Thymoma)Thyroid gland inflammation (Thyroiditis)Thyroid gland removal (Thyroidectomy)Toe nail removalTongue tie operationTonsil removalTooth extractionTooth fillingTooth straightening (invisalign)Tooth whiteningTorn cartilage repairTotal Laparoscopic Radical Trachelectomy (TLRT)Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)Trapeziectomy surgeryTrapped nerve surgeryTrigger finger releaseTummy tuckTwisted testis surgery
UltrasoundUnblocking of blood vessels in the heartUndescended testicle surgeryUreter stone removalUreteroscopy and fragmentation of kidney stone using laserUrethra examinationUrodynamics studyUrolift (Prostate hyperplasia treatment)UrologyUterus examination by camera (hysteroscopy)
VaccinationVaginal and vulval warts removalVaginal prolapse surgeryVaginal tighteningVaginal wall repairVaginoscopyVaricocele surgeryVaricose ulcer removalVaricose vein surgeryVaricose Vein Treatment (VenaSeal)Varicose veins ablationVascular disease surgery (peripheral)Vasectomy (male sterilisation)Vasectomy reversalVaser LiposuctionVeneerVertebroplasty and KythoplastyVoicebox and vocal chords examination by cameraVulvectomy (Radical)
Well man screenWell woman screenWisdom tooth extractionWomb examination by cameraWomb removalWrist arthroscopy (keyhole investigation & surgery of the wrist)
Spain is a sought-after destination for medical tourism, offering world-class healthcare services in fields such as cosmetic surgery, fertility treatments, and orthopaedics, amidst a backdrop of rich culture and stunning landscapes.
With its glorious climate, spectacular scenery and fine beaches, Spain has long been a favourite destination for holidays, second homes and retirement. More recently, high quality clinics coupled with the favourable prices have made Spain an important destination for medical tourists from all over Europe and internationally.
Travel and accommodation in Spain
Major improvements have been made to road travel and intercity rail in Spain following Expo 92 in Seville and the Olympic Games in Barcelona and there is a huge choice of airlines flying to Spain from international locations. Many of the private cosmetic surgery clinics and hospitals are located in the Costa del Sol region (nearest airport Mlaga) and Barcelona, which are two of the country’s busiest airports greeting large amounts of holiday-makers each year.
Flying to Barcelona
Barcelona’s airport is called El Prat (www.barcelona-airport.com) and is located 12 km from the city centre. International flights arrive and depart at Terminal A and trains leave for Plaa de Catalunya every thirty minutes. There is also a shuttle bus (Aerobs) which goes every 15 minutes to Plaa de Catalunya while a taxi to the town centre will cost approximately €20.
Flying to Mlaga
Mlaga Airport is eight km west of the city of Mlaga and is main flight path for people visiting the Costa del Sol. The airport is next to the main A7 coast road that links to the AP7 Autopista del Sol motorway for Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella with Gibraltar to the west and Mlaga, Nerja and Granada to the East. Over the years Mlaga airport has grown considerably and due to the large influx of travellers each year further expansion plans continue. Telephone + 34 95 204 88 38.
A half hour train journey will take you to the centre of Mlaga every 15-20 minutes from outside the main terminal, which costs just a few Euro – but ensure you buy your ticket before the journey or you risk being fined. There is also a train to Fuengirola and a half hour airport bus from outside the arrivals hall into the centre of Mlaga. A taxi into town from the airport will cost around €20.
Rail travel
RENFE is Spain’s national state railway which has excellent intercity services. If you’re in Europe and are not keen on flying to Spain there are several routes from France such as Paris to Barcelona via Hendaye and San Sebastian or Paris to Barcelona via Portbou. It’s worth noting that a sleeper train from Paris will take you directly to your destination without having to change.
Trains from London reach Barcelona via Cerbre where there are connections with Talgo, the fast intercity trains and long distance services to Mlaga, Seville and Madrid. Alternatively you can drive to Spain via the French motorways, across the Pyrenes passing Portbou in the east. If you plan to hire a car on arrival, there are many car hire desks at airport arrivals.
Accommodation
As for accommodation a typical double en-suite room in a three star hotel in Mlaga will cost between €90 and €115 including breakfast (quoting low/high season respectively), and €120 to €150 for a four star. In Marbella a three star double en-suite room costs from €55 to €90, (quoting low/high season respectively) and a four star costs €200 including breakfast. In Barcelona a double en-suite room with breakfast in a three star hotel will cost from around €170 to €200 and for a four star for approximately €230.
The prices provided are indicative and may include various components such as treatment cost, travel, accommodation, and insurance. However, the exact inclusions can vary. Get a quote for a detailed breakdown of costs.
This page was authored by Ben Reed, an experienced healthcare writer. Last reviewed: 26 July 2024. Next site review due: 01 May 2026.
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