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Help for travellers

Emergency & health in Greece

Free numbers that work from any phone — mobile or landline, even without a SIM in most cases.

European emergency

Police, fire brigade, ambulance. English spoken.

Ambulance (EKAB)

National Centre for Emergency Care.

SOS Doctors

Doctor visits to your hotel, villa or boat.

Tourist Police

Help, complaints, lost passports & documents.

Police

Crime, theft or accidents.

Fire brigade

Fires, including wildfires — report immediately.

Poison Control Centre: 210 77 93 777 · Source: Visit Greece

Hospitals

Public hospitals by region

In a non-urgent case, a private clinic or SOS Doctors is often faster. EU visitors: bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

RegionPublic hospital / health centre
AthensGeneral Hospital “Evangelismos” · KAT Trauma Hospital (Kifisia) · University Hospital “Attikon” (Chaidari)
ThessalonikiAHEPA University Hospital · Papageorgiou General Hospital
CretePAGNI & Venizeleio (Heraklion) · Chania General “Agios Georgios” · Rethymno General · Agios Nikolaos General
RhodesGeneral Hospital of Rhodes “Andreas Papandreou”
MykonosMykonos Health Centre — +30 22893 60000 · referral hospital: Vardakeio, Syros
SantoriniGeneral Hospital of Thira
CorfuGeneral Hospital of Corfu

Pharmacies

Look for the green cross. One pharmacy per area stays open at night ("εφημερεύον") — the rota is posted on every pharmacy door.

English-speaking doctors

Private clinics in tourist areas have English-speaking staff. Ask your hotel reception — they know the nearest one.

Legal help & lost passport

Report to the Tourist Police (1571) first, then contact your embassy. Lawyers who serve visitors are listed in our guide.