Knowing where to find everyday healthcare is an important part of settling into Mallorca. The island has a public health service alongside private hospitals and medical centres. For a planned appointment, the right starting point is the service you need, your healthcare cover and the practical journey from home.
This guide introduces selected hospitals and explains the questions worth asking before booking. It is a practical directory, rather than a ranking of clinical quality.
Son Espases and public healthcare
Hospital Universitari Son Espases — Palma
Son Espases is the Balearic Islands’ public reference hospital, on Carretera de Valldemossa in Palma. It has a central role in the island’s public healthcare network and deserves consideration alongside the private hospitals when understanding the services available in Mallorca. Public funding does not mean that every visitor or new resident has the same entitlement: confirm your registration and access arrangements with IB-SALUT.
For everyday care, identify your local health centre and check how to register. IB-SALUT’s individual health card identifies users of the public system. Its official guidance explains applications and the documents required for different circumstances. Buying a property does not itself establish healthcare entitlement.
IB-SALUT health card information →
Private hospitals in Palma
Hospital Quirónsalud Palmaplanas
Palmaplanas is on Camí dels Reis, close to Palma’s ring road. Its official website provides a medical-services directory, specialist search and information for patients and visitors. It is a useful place to begin when comparing private appointments and hospital services around Palma; confirm the particular department, consultant and insurance arrangements before booking.
Clínica Rotger
Clínica Rotger is a private hospital in central Palma, part of Quirónsalud. Its published services include cardiology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, oncology, diagnostic imaging and surgery. The central location may suit people living in the city, while those travelling from elsewhere should check the relevant entrance and parking arrangements.
Hospital Universitario Juaneda Miramar
Juaneda Miramar is a private hospital on Camí de la Vileta in Palma. Its service directory includes specialist consultations, radiology, laboratory services, intensive care and emergency care. It also lists cardiology and sports medicine among its medical services. Check current appointment availability directly with the hospital.
Options outside central Palma
Hospital Quirónsalud Son Verí — Llucmajor
Located in Son Verí Nou, this hospital provides outpatient and inpatient care. Its published services include specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery. It is a practical option to investigate for people living on the southeast side of Palma Bay. Urgent-consultation hours are listed separately from other services, so check them before travelling.
Juaneda Hospital Muro — northern Mallorca
Juaneda Hospital Muro is listed in Spain’s official hospital register as a private general hospital in Muro. It gives families considering the north of the island another hospital to investigate when planning their healthcare arrangements. Use Juaneda’s official hospital directory to confirm the services available and how to make an appointment.
Before arranging private treatment
- Insurance: confirm that the particular hospital, consultant and proposed service are covered by your policy. Ask whether authorisation is needed.
- Costs: if paying directly, request an estimate and ask what it includes, such as consultations, tests and follow-up appointments.
- Language: check the language spoken by the team treating you and whether interpreting can be arranged.
- Records: ask which reports, prescriptions or previous test results to bring.
- Location: check the correct building and department, accessibility and transport arrangements.
Emergencies
For an emergency requiring immediate assistance in Mallorca, call 112. The Balearic Government identifies this as the free emergency number for medical assistance, police and fire services. Follow the operator’s instructions rather than delaying urgent help to compare hospitals.
Official Balearic emergency information →
Healthcare and choosing where to live
When comparing neighbourhoods, include the appointments and journeys that are part of your normal life. Proximity to a hospital is only one consideration: a convenient local health centre, pharmacy, accessible home and reliable transport may be just as important.
Return to our Living in Mallorca guide, or contact Jaguar Property to discuss the residential areas that suit your day-to-day needs.