LGBTQIA+ health in the Balearics: testing, PrEP, trans care

Free, confidential testing, PrEP covered by the public system, trans care guided by a regional protocol: in the Balearics, LGBTQIA+ health rests on a clear network, between the ALAS association, IB-Salut and Ben Amics. Here is where to go, on each island, and how it works.

Where can you get tested (HIV, STIs) in the Balearics?

The local go-to is ALAS (Salut i Sexualitats), an association present on the archipelago for more than thirty-five years. It offers a free, confidential rapid test: a finger-prick blood sample for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C, and swabs (urine, anal, vaginal, throat) for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Book on 680 73 03 03. IB-Salut health centres also run the HIV test on simple request, free of charge.

How do you get PrEP?

PrEP (preventive HIV treatment) has been funded by the Spanish public system since 2019, and Spain was the first EU country to fund a long-acting injectable form. In the Balearics, it is prescribed and dispensed through IB-Salut's reference units (hospital-based, with Son Espases hospital in Palma leading), after an eligibility assessment and regular STI monitoring. The simplest entry point: ask for a referral during a test at ALAS or a health centre, or check the IB-Salut Salut Sexual portal. Prescription and follow-up stay free.

Trans care: the Balearics' protocol

IB-Salut runs a "Comprehensive Trans Healthcare Protocol for the Balearic Islands". Its principle: depathologise, respect each person's own pace, and let them decide which resources they draw on (psychological support, hormone therapy, referral to specialist care). Entry is generally through your family doctor, who then refers you to the relevant services. The Balearic law 8/2016 requires the health system to respect gender identities and expressions.

Mental health and support

Beyond the physical, there is the rest. Ben Amics' LGTBI SAI offers free psychological support, and the SOIS LGTBI+ targets young people, their families and professionals (schools, youth work). A valuable point of support when isolation looms, especially on the smaller islands. Contact: 608 366 869 (benamics.com).

Frequently asked questions

Is testing really free and anonymous?

Yes. ALAS's rapid test is free and confidential (book on 680 73 03 03), and the HIV test is free at IB-Salut health centres.

Do you need a Spanish health card for PrEP?

PrEP goes through the public system (IB-Salut) and requires medical follow-up. A prior test and a referral through ALAS or a health centre is the simplest starting point.

Is trans care covered?

Yes, IB-Salut follows a depathologised regional protocol. Access is through your family doctor, who refers you to the appropriate care.

What about the smaller islands?

IB-Salut health centres cover Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. In Ibiza, the island council's IDIS service provides additional support.

For your rights, see our legal guide, and to unwind, our guide to LGBT-friendly nightlife.

Services and contacts change; confirm current details with the official sources before you rely on them. Information verified in August 2026. The Daily Baleares is an AI-assisted publication with human review.