Last fact-checked: 29 July 2024

Discover affordable dental care in Europe with our quality-checked dentists in Spain. As a popular holiday destination, Spain offers an excellent opportunity to combine your vacation with cost-effective dental treatments. Patients can save 50%-70% compared to prices at home, providing a practical alternative to long waiting lists and expensive private dental care.

Discover the wild landscapes of Northeast Spain's Atlantic coast, the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Pyrenees in the north and the Sierra Nevada in the south, ancient Roman ruins, and stunning Moorish architecture. Explore remarkable cities, the picturesque White Towns of Andalucia, vibrant Spanish fiestas, and delectable tapas. This is the essence of The Real Spain, an enduring and timeless country that captivates even the most seasoned travellers.

If dental tourism in Spain appeals to you, Dental Departures can connect you with highly skilled, English-speaking dentists who offer top-quality care at affordable prices. Here, you won't have to forego your retreat to pay for a better smile.

The ongoing crisis in NHS dental services is causing significant challenges for patients. Many are forced to travel up to 70 miles to see a dentist, while some patients have even resorted to pulling their own teeth due to the lack of available appointments. Over half of NHS dental practices admit they are not accepting new patients. Faced with the difficult choice between high private dental costs and going without care, many individuals are choosing the latter.

Dental tourism offers a solution, where patients can get the care they need without long wait times, often saving 50% or more.

As Spain is a member of the European Union, it adheres to the Europe-wide regulations that are incumbent on all member states. Dentists are registered with the Consejo Dentista de Colegios de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos (General Council of Colleges of Dentistry and Stomatology of Spain or General Dental Council) in Madrid and must have a degree from a recognized Spanish university, among other criteria, to be eligible for registration.

Spain offers safe, affordable private dental care, which is great news for patients. The high level of competition ensures the best services at the best prices. As a result, dental clinics that cater to international patients are typically modern and well-equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, including 3D CT scanning and CEREC CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture) for prosthodontics and panoramic x-rays.

Spain is easily accessible with direct flights from all over the UK and Ireland to all over Spain with plenty of low-cost carriers, such as Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2, Thomas Cook and TUI offering highly competitive prices.

The weather! Of course, if you need a fix of sunshine away from the rather inclement and unreliable weather in the UK then you’ll find warmth somewhere in Spain, even in the winter.

Compare the average treatment prices in Spain with prices in the UK--the savings are enormous.

Where to Stay?

Many of our Spanish dentists are located in tourist areas, giving you a wide choice of locations across the country along with various accommodation options. Whether you prefer an apartment, villa, finca, or hotel, we have you covered. Be sure to check for discounts with us, as our partner clinics often have exclusive deals with local hotels.

Will I Be Safe in Spain?

Like most of Western Europe, Spain is generally considered a safe country for both residents and tourists. It has a well-developed infrastructure, including reliable healthcare services and an efficient public transportation system. However, like any other country, it's important to stay aware of your surroundings and take standard safety precautions, especially in busy tourist areas where pickpocketing can occur. 

Brits should apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) that allows free access to public healthcare if it is medically necessary, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance, which is recommended.

When Is the Best Time to Visit a Spanish Dentist?

Dental clinics in Spain are open to international dental tourists throughout the year, so technically you can go at any time. Peak times for tourists tend to be summer from June to September–particularly on the Spanish Costas, the Balearics and the Canaries.

Remember that Spain is famous for its fiestas with every single town and village hosting some kind of festival at least once a year. Although they are lots of fun to experience, you may want to confirm that your chosen dentist is open during fiestas.

Visa Information

EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Spain for short stays up to 90 days. 

As of 2024, citizens of the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days.

Click here for current visa requirements.

Getting Around Spain

Domestic flights are low-priced, plentiful and great for travelling cross-country.

Public transport in Spain is reliable. The rail network covers most provincial capitals and there is a high-speed network on major routes from Madrid. Inter-city bus services will usually take you to destinations that are a few kilometres away from the train stations.

Car rental can be hired in advance through the usual multinationals like Avis, Budget, Hertz etc. Pickups can be arranged from airports, train stations and offices in towns and cities.

Bike rental is possible in some resort areas and in cities like Barcelona.

Planes, ferries or catamarans will take you out to the islands.

Don’t be surprised if you find the care in Spain better than at home, particularly if all you know is NHS dentistry. Dentists at a good dental clinic will take good care of you and have the necessary skills to deliver the utmost in dental services. This is where we can help as we only work with dentists who are pre-screened and vetted for quality.

Our listings give details of dentist qualifications, reviews, clinic photos and prices so you can research every clinic. Specialist clinics like Llobell Cortell Clinic in Valencia and Almeria's Clinica Dental Alberto Fernandez & Ayora are highly dedicated, even offering full mouth implants, a more advanced procedure that is performed in only a handful of clinics.

AHOA Dental Clinic in Barcelona can provide you with a comprehensive range of general and specialist dental care. Check out our listings, or give our Customer Care Team a call for further assistance.

Apart from the miles of beaches along the Costas, which stretch from the Northeast of Spain at Port Bou, on the French border, down to where the West coast meets the Atlantic Ocean in the province of Cadiz, you’ll find each of Spain’s regions has its own distinct dialects, cuisines, fiestas and attractions.

From Madrid’s elegant boulevards to Barcelona’s incredible architecture, you are barely scratching the surface of Spain’s amazing cities. Seville’s tree-lined streets and Moorish architecture; the 1000-year-old Alhambra Palace at Granada, the old-walled city of Valencia, the Roman ruins of Cadiz, the Gothic cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Pueblos Blancos of Andalucia–picturesque white-washed towns clinging to mountaintops with spectacular views, the list goes on and on.

If you can get to experience a fiesta, there’s plenty to choose from. However, be warned that accommodation and flights often get booked up well in advance for some of the more well-known festivals. Here are a few of the more interesting ones:

La Tomatina is the tomato festival which takes place on the last Wednesday in August in Bunol, Valencia. It is the biggest food fight you’ll ever see as everyone throws overripe tomatoes at each other for messy fun.

Las Fallas takes place in mid-March in Valencia. Celebrations go on for a week and is one of the most spectacular fiestas with giant papier-mâché figures paraded through the streets before being burned in a finale bonfire.

Running of the Bulls in Pamplona is the 9-day festival, which includes song, dance and running through the streets chased by bulls.

Carnival de Santa Cruz Tenerife, February is carnival time when floats, bands and dancers parade through the streets dressed in fabulous costumes.

– Alicante, 260 miles

– Barcelona, 388 miles

– Bilbao, 250 miles

– Jerez, 384 miles

– Malaga, 329 miles

– Santiago de Compostela, 373 miles

– Seville, 330 miles

– Valencia, 221 miles

With Dental Departures, you can choose your dentist in Spain from various clinics. Our listings include clinic photos and prices so you can easily compare facilities.

You can even ask for free quotes, and if you’d rather speak to someone about your circumstances our Customer Care Team works around the clock so you can contact them at any time via online chat, email or the phone.

Reserve your dentist in Spain with us and not only are you assured of good quality, but also the lowest prices with our best price guarantee. You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain, including better dental health and an improved bank balance.

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