What kind of medical services are available on the Camino?
You should have some form of medical insurance in place and you should determine how it will work for overseas treatment. It is not unusual that out of pocket payment with later reimbursement is required. Traveler’s insurance might be something to consider. It is common that treatment for minor problems will be afforded the peregrino gratis by the Spanish medical system. For treatment of a minor, self-treatable ailment, speak to a pharmacist. Towns of sufficient size will have designated 24-hour pharmacies. See below. For those who live within the European Union, having your European Health Insurance Card is a requirement to receive free emergency treatment.
