Be Safe In Cordoba

Cordoba is generally a safe city to visit, especially in relation to violent crime. However, as with any big city, pickpocks and bag snatchers are fairly common. The best advice is to never have your valuables on show and always be on your guard. Many petty thieves work in gangs and a common ploy is for someone to come up and distract you, while their accomoplice steals your bag. If you are a victim of any crime you need to visit the local police. They will get you submit a signed form stating the facts, which is vital if you are going to claim on your insurance.

Cordoba has a very good health care service and efficient, well-run hospitals, with some specialising in particular areas of health and illnesses. Pharmacies are open 24 hours and can be distinguished by a large green neon cross outside the shop. They will provide most medicines without a prescription. The pharmacists are able to give advice about conditions or ailments and will try to help you with possible cures.

For those who are travelling to Cordoba from within the EU, you will need an EU health card, which will cover you for any medical expenses. You are not required to have any vaccinations before travelling to Cordoba, but it is advisable to make sure that you are up-to-date with tetanus and polio inoculations. The water is safe to drink, but visitors are recommended to drink bottled water.

Health Care Emergency: 061
National Police: 091
Local Police: 092