Dialysis clinics in Algarve, Portugal

Holiday dialysis in the Algarve

The Algarve is Portugal's southern coast — a string of beaches, cliffs and resort towns that draws visitors from across Europe, and a region used to welcoming travellers who need dialysis. From Faro and the eastern towns near Tavira to Portimão and the western beaches, you can keep your treatment routine and still enjoy your holiday.

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What to expect in the region

Portugal runs its public health service, the SNS (Serviço Nacional de Saúde), alongside private clinics. In the Algarve you'll find centres in Faro (the regional capital, beside the airport), Portimão to the west, and Tavira to the east. Holiday patients usually arrange sessions with a private or visitor-friendly unit; the public system mainly serves residents and emergencies.

A typical routine is three sessions a week of around four hours, but your schedule is a matter for you and the centre. We don't offer medical advice — we help you find a centre and get in touch.

Getting around

Faro Airport (FAO) is the gateway to the Algarve, with direct summer flights from the UK, Ireland and northern Europe. It is right beside Faro itself and well connected west and east along the coast by the A22 motorway, trains and buses. A centre a town or two from your resort is usually a straightforward trip; when you contact a centre, ask how visiting patients normally get there and about parking.

Planning & timing

The Algarve fills up in summer, and dialysis slots are limited. If you are travelling between June and September, arrange your treatment as early as your flights and hotel — inquire several weeks ahead, get your slots confirmed in writing, and keep a backup option in mind. Outside the peak there is usually more availability, but it is still wise to arrange before you arrive.

What to bring

Centres usually ask visiting patients for a recent letter from your home unit (your dialysis prescription and schedule), recent blood test and virology/serology results, a list of your medications, and your passport plus EHIC/GHIC if you have one. The exact requirements vary by centre, so confirm the list when you make contact and leave time to collect paperwork from your home unit.

Confirm before you travel

Availability, what to bring, languages spoken and any costs differ from centre to centre and can change. Always confirm the details directly with the centre before booking flights or treatment. We list centres and check their contact details, but we are not affiliated with them and cannot confirm availability on their behalf.