EMERGENCY & LOCAL SERVICES GUIDE
🌿 Part of your Asturias Vacations guest experience
Emergency Services & Local Essentials Guide - Villaviciosa Area
Essential contact information and services for guests staying at Casitas Arcenoyu and the greater Villaviciosa area.
🆘 Emergency contacts
Life-Threatening Emergency
Dial 112 - Spanish emergency services
Works from any phone, even without signal
Multilingual operators available
Covers police, fire, and medical emergencies
🏥 Medical services
Hospital - Villaviciosa
Address: C/ Alvarez Miranda nº4 Phone: 985 89 22 88 Distance: 20 minutes drive from property Services: Emergency room, general medical care
Local Health Center
Location: Villaviciosa town center Services: Non-emergency medical care, routine consultations Hours: Monday-Friday, limited weekend coverage
👮♂️ Police services
Police Station - Villaviciosa
Address: Plaza del Ayuntamiento s/n, Planta Baja Phone: 985 893 328 Distance: 15 minutes drive from property Services: Local police, incident reporting, general assistance
💊 Pharmacies (farmacias)
Villaviciosa Pharmacies
Farmacia Villazón González
Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 12, 33300 Villaviciosa, Asturias
Farmacia Cristina Rodríguez Villazón
C. Venta las Ranas, 9, 33314 Villaviciosa, Asturias
Important Notes:
Spanish pharmacies rotate weekend and holiday duty
Check door signs for which pharmacy is "de guardia" (on duty)
Pharmacists can provide basic medical advice
Many over-the-counter medications require prescription in Spain
Common Pharmacy Items:
Pain relievers (ask for "analgésicos")
Cold medicine ("medicamentos para el resfriado")
Bandages ("vendas")
Antiseptic ("antiséptico")
🚕 Local transportation
Taxi Service
Driver: Agustín Email: agustin@villaviciosataxi.com Phone: 609 824 545 Notes: Reliable local service, knows our property location well
Bus Services
Route: Villaviciosa to Gijón/Oviedo Information: Available at Villaviciosa bus station Frequency: Several daily connections to major cities
🏛️ Municipal services
Town Hall (Ayuntamiento)
Address: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Villaviciosa Services: Tourist information, municipal issues, general assistance
Post Office (Correos)
Location: Villaviciosa town center Services: Mail, packages, postal banking
⛽ Essential services
Petrol Stations
Repsol Villaviciosa: Main road to town center (15 minutes) Cepsa: Alternative location near industrial area
Banks & ATMs
Banco Santander: Town center, 24-hour ATM BBVA: Multiple locations in Villaviciosa La Caixa: ATM available 24/7
📞 Useful Spanish phrases for emergencies
Basic Emergency Phrases:
"Necesito ayuda" (I need help)
"Es una emergencia" (It's an emergency)
"No hablo español" (I don't speak Spanish)
"¿Habla inglés?" (Do you speak English?)
"Llame a la policía/ambulancia" (Call police/ambulance)
Medical Phrases:
"Estoy enfermo/a" (I am sick)
"Me duele aquí" (It hurts here)
"Necesito un médico" (I need a doctor)
"Tengo alergia a..." (I'm allergic to...)
🏠 Property-specific emergency info
Your Hosts
Debra (English): +34 684 295056 Nicolas (Spanish): +34 684 284937 Email: bookings@asturiasvacations.com
Property Address for Emergency Services:
Arcenoyu 3, Villaviciosa 33318 GPS Coordinates: CH93+2H Villaviciosa
Latitude: 43.342684 / N 43° 20' 33.661''Longitude: -5.488268 / W 5° 29' 17.764''
Landmark: Rural apartments near Arcenoyu village
What to Tell Emergency Services:
"Casitas rurales cerca de Arcenoyu"
"Apartamentos turísticos Asturias Vacations"
Reference nearby landmarks if needed
Remember: For any non-emergency questions about local services, your hosts Debra and Nicolas are your best first contact. We know the area well and can provide specific guidance for your situation.
Stay Safe & Enjoy Asturias! 🌿
🌿 This guide is part of the Arcenoyu guest experience. This practical information is provided exclusively for guests staying at our Arcenoyu apartments in Asturias, Spain.
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