Managing Swimmer's Ear in Porec

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Porec

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as swimmer’s ear or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Porec

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like swimmer’s ear adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Poreč

Dom zdravlja Poreč – Hitna služba (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Dr. Mauro Gioseffi 2, 52440 Poreč
Access: Open 24/7 with ambulance and walk-in care. For life‑threatening emergencies, dial 194 (medical) or 112. Patients are triaged on arrival; serious cases may be stabilized locally or transferred by boat/helicopter to a larger hospital. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ambulance Station Poreč – Zavod za hitnu medicinu Istarske županije
Address: Maura Gioseffi 2, 52440 Poreč
Access: Operates 24/7. Call 194 or 112 to dispatch ambulance crews. They provide on-site treatment and transport patients to Dom zdravlja Poreč or other hospital emergency departments as needed. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Tourist Medical Outpatient Clinics (Summer Seasonal)
Address: Various locations (e.g., Vladimira Gortana 25)
Access: Seasonal walk-in clinics are open during summer for non‑life‑threatening issues. They offer urgent care for tourists with valid EHIC or self-pay. For emergencies, call 112 or 194 or attend the main Hitna služba. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Porec, Croatia

In Porec, pharmacies are known as ljekarne. They are marked with a green cross or a sign that says “ljekarna” and are located throughout the town. English-speaking service is commonly available, especially in tourist areas.

Antibiotic Policy in Porec

In Porec, antibiotics require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not permitted to sell antibiotics over the counter.

Emergency Number in Poreč, Croatia

In Poreč, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services such as police, fire brigade, and ambulance, and should be used only in life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free of charge and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators are trained to respond in Croatian and English and will ensure that the appropriate emergency services are dispatched promptly.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, consider using a telehealth service like Doctorsa to speak with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.