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Emergency Telephone Numbers

Police Fire and Ambulance 112
Medical Emergencies 902 505 061
Motril Hospital 958 603 506

Useful Telephone Numbers

Doctor Axel Thieke 958 881 511
Paseo del Altillo 4, La Clinica, Almunecar  
Dentist 958 827 929
Clinica del Mar, La Herradura  
Taxi 958 630 017

Fiestas

Click here for a full listing of Fiestas held in La Herradura throughout he year

Payments

Most larger food and clothing stores accept credit cards. When making credit card payments you will also be required to present your passport or driving licence as a further proof of ID or your payment will not be accepted. For other daily shopping it is best to plan payment by cash.

Banks

There are five banks in La Herradura, three of which are situated on the beach front. All have cashpoint machines (most of which are multilanguage) that accept all the usual cards. The banks can provide foreign exchange and transfer services as a normal bank. When visiting a bank to exchange money, please remember to take your passport with you.

Post Office

La Herradura's postal services are limited to a small sub-office at the end of the municipal market.

Chemists

There are 3 pharmacies in La Herradura. There is always a duty chemist available 24hrs for emergency prescriptions. The one on current duty for the week is indicated by the entrances to all the other pharmacies. Chemists are marked by a green cross on a white background.

International Newspapers

There is one shop in the village selling international newspapers and magazines. You will find it on the beachfront next to Isla de Capri coffee shop.

Petrol Station

The only petrol station in the area is situated on the N340 (just as you exit La Herradura driving in the direction of Almunecar. This is open 24 hours daily.
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