Get Help for Swimmer's Ear in Hvar

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Hvar

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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 Hvar

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 Hvar

Dom zdravlja Hvar – Hitna pomoć (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Ul. biskupa Jurja Dubokovića 3, 21450 Hvar
Access: Open 24/7 for emergency care. Walk-in patients are triaged upon arrival. For serious or life-threatening conditions, call 112 or 194 for ambulance dispatch. Patients may be stabilized and, if needed, transferred by boat or helicopter to a larger hospital in Split.

Dom zdravlja Jelsa – Hitna služba (Emergency Branch)
Address: Pelinje b.b., 21465 Jelsa
Access: This emergency unit serves the eastern side of Hvar island and operates 24/7. Ambulances are available for local transport. Call 112 or 194 in case of emergency. More complex cases are referred to the main emergency facility in Hvar town or transferred to Split.

Tourist Medical Services – Private Mobile Clinics
Address: Island-wide, available on call
Access: During the tourist season, several private services offer mobile urgent care visits. These are suitable for minor injuries or illnesses and operate daily. Walk-ins not typically accepted—you must call to arrange a visit. For emergencies, public emergency services via 112 are still the first line of care.

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 Hvar, Croatia

In Hvar, pharmacies are known as ljekarne. They are marked with a green cross or a sign reading “ljekarna” and are located in central areas of the town. English-speaking service is usually available, especially during the tourist season.

Antibiotic Policy in Hvar

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

Emergency Number in Hvar, Croatia

In Hvar, 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 quickly.

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.