Region, Italy
Healthcare in Abruzzo: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Abruzzo
Public hospitals are fine for most emergencies; mountain villages can be 30–60 minutes away. Mountain rescue (CNSAS) is reached via 112.
Hospitals for foreigners in Abruzzo
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Ospedale San Salvatore (L'Aquila) | Main hospital for L'Aquila and the Gran Sasso area |
| Ospedale Santo Spirito (Pescara) | Largest hospital on the Adriatic coast |
| Ospedale SS. Annunziata (Sulmona) | Serves Sulmona and the Majella area |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: €50–90 ($56–101) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Italy: Good public hospitals; emergency rooms (pronto soccorso) treat everyone, with fees for non-urgent cases. EHIC holders get public care; others need insurance. Private clinics in big cities.
- Pharmacies: Green-cross farmacie everywhere; a rota 'farmacia di turno' covers nights. Many medicines need a prescription.
- Health spending: US$3,398 per person a year (2024); 4.2 doctors per 1,000 people (2022), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112.
Travel and health insurance
Required for entry: Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Abruzzo for foreigners?
Ospedale San Salvatore (L'Aquila): Main hospital for L'Aquila and the Gran Sasso area
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Abruzzo?
About €50–90 ($56–101) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Italy?
Schengen visa applicants need travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Italy
- Abruzzo Tourism
- Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
- Trenitalia
- ASL 1 Abruzzo
- ASL Pescara
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