CUF

Published 4 November 2026, 18:37

CUF is a large network of private clinics and hospitals in Portugal. You come across the name when booking doctors' appointments, having tests, during pregnancy, with health insurance and when comparing prices in private healthcare.

Where you come across it. Private clinics and hospitals, booking a doctor, tests and examinations.

Since 21 June 2026 the former Grupo HPA Saúde hospitals and clinics in the Algarve, the Alentejo and Madeira have also been operating under this name: Hospital CUF Faro, Hospital CUF Alvor, Hospital CUF Madeira, Hospital CUF Sines. For now you can still book appointments there through the old HPA website as well.

Guides

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