Hospital Civil Málaga

Hospital Civil in Málaga, established in 1489, is a historic medical institution with over 500 years of service. Originally founded to care for the poor, it has evolved into a key centre for healthcare and education in the city, offering treatment for a variety of serious and non-serious conditions. Inspired by Paris’s Lavoisier Hospital, it became Spain’s second public hospital, reflecting a commitment to universal healthcare well before it became widespread. The current facility, in use since 1862, has been a cornerstone of Málaga’s healthcare system, supported by local benefactors and renowned medical professionals.

Modernised several times, the hospital still retains a sense of its historic past as you walk through its corridors.

The hospital is located at:
Hospital Civil
Avenida de Barcelona, 5,
29009 Málaga, Spain.
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Parking:
The hospital has a great parking space, which is well managed and open 24 hours. Most of the parking is shaded under the trees, and there are staff looking after the area. The cost is only €1.50 per day or €16 for a week if you need to visit regularly. There is also parking on the road outside for free, but this can be tricky to find. The best place to park is here.