| Health |
In order to have access to necessary health care, tourists from member states of the European Union (EU) wishing to visit Greece must be holders of the European Health Card (EHIC) or any other legal Community document issued by their competent social security agency.In these cases, the necessary treatment in Greece is provided by: - the IKA (Social Security Institute) Health Units (polyclinics) or doctor’s offices in the region; - Regional clinics (former rural clinics) or the Health Centres of the National Health System; and - the outpatients’ departments of the hospitals on contract In order to have access to necessary health care, tourists from countries other than the member states of the European Union wishing to visit Greece must consult their social security agency for information before travelling. In case of emergency call: Santorini Hospital : (0030) 22860-22237 Ambulance Service : 166 Poisoning First Aid : (0030) 210-7793777 Water in Santorini : Tap water in Santorini is not drinkable, but you can safely use it for bathing, washing and to clean your teeth. Tap water in Oia is coming from a desalination plant and, thus, it is drinkable. Anyway, you are advised to choose bottle water for drinking. Santorini Pharmacies : Fira : 22860-23444 Kamari : 22860-32440 Messaria : 22860-32566 Emporio : 22860-81762 |
