From tapas in Barcelona to flamenco in Seville and siestas in sun-washed villages, Spain invites slow afternoons, vibrant culture and Mediterranean adventure. Whether you’re strolling the Alhambra, hiking the Camino de Santiago or hopping between islands, good preparation keeps your trip carefree and your health intact.
Spain’s warmth and lifestyle can lull even experienced travellers into a false sense of security. While Europe feels “safe,” risks still exist from foodborne illness in summer heat to altitude shifts in the Pyrenees, mosquito-borne infections around the Mediterranean coast, and lapses in travel insurance that leave you unprotected in a private hospital.
Even within Europe, travellers frequently underestimate:
A tailored pre-travel consultation with our team ensures you’re covered from departure to return:
Our travel medicine expert, Dr Georgina East, brings her extensive expedition and emergency experience to every consultation ensuring your preparation is as seamless as your itinerary.
Book your travel health appointment at least four weeks before departure.
This allows time for vaccine schedules, prescription planning and a contingency for any itinerary changes.
At Walker Street Doctors, we see travel health as an extension of great primary care — thoughtful, preventative, and personal.
Spain’s rhythm is joyful and indulgent — your preparation should be, too. Let us help you stay healthy enough to dance till midnight, climb every fortress wall, and enjoy every bite of churros con chocolate.
Walker Street Doctors — healthcare that fits into your schedule, and into your suitcase.