There are more reasons to travel to Spain than just merely the wealth of culture and beauty that attracts millions of foreign visitors every year. Spain has become a major destination for medical tourism as a result of the fact that the country’s quality care rivals the United States and the UK while at the same time, averaging at 30 percent of the price.
In Spain, patients are exposed to a wide array of leisure, educational, and physical activities in conjunction with some of the best medical specialists in the world.
Located in Southwest Europe, Spain’s Mediterranean culture draws millions of tourists every year. In fact, Spain was ranked third (behind the United States and France) as the destination for the most international tourists in 2009. The uniquely rich culture sparks a 40 billion Euro tourism industry- one of the largest in the world.
People travel to Spain for its immaculate coastline, Mediterranean diet, and late night salsa dancing, among thousands of other attractions. Spain’s 4,964 kilometers of coastline runs along the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Atlantic Ocean in the northwestern corner. In addition to its coasts, Spain has the mountainous beauty of the Pyrenees in the North. Spain’s culture and climate are particularly attractive for tourists. Patients visiting Spain can combine a less expensive medical treatment with skiing in the winter or relaxing on Mediterranean beaches in the summer.
Highly influential to Spain’s successful medical tourism industry is the presence of a large expatriate community that drives the demand for English-speaking doctors. British citizens, in particular, comprise a large portion of the expats enjoying a life away from home. Many Britons and other Western Europeans have set up retirement along the coast of Spain. As a result of these long-term international residents, English-speaking healthcare practitioners are widely prevalent throughout Spain. Patients have no need to worry about language barriers when seeking healthcare treatments in Spain. The doctors could not be more prepared for English-speaking patients!
Furthermore, Spain’s private medicine industry works closely with that of the United States, additionally reflecting the plethora of English-speaking health practitioners in Spain. English-speaking doctors are widely common in tourist regions such as Madrid and Barcelona. In smaller towns, where quality healthcare still prevails, many clinics employ English interpreters.
While Spain has a successful national healthcare system, many citizens opt for private healthcare but rely on the national system for emergencies. As a result, the waiting periods for certain operations are shorter than other European countries such as the UK. Clinics like Barcelona IVF offer quality infertility treatments. You can meet with some of the best orthopedic doctors at Clinica Medica Internacional SALDALF at highly reduced costs. Spain has one of the highest life expectancy rate in the European Union with age 80 for women and 74 for men.
As a popular destination for people seeking affordable healthcare, Spain offers state of the art medical treatment with state of the art- period! Discover the world of Gaudi, Goya and Torrens, all of whom helped shape artistic movements worldwide.
Spain is an easy flight from anywhere in Europe and has direct flights from many Eastern cities in the U.S. Few destinations offer such quality medical standards with a wealth of vacation experiences.
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