Useful Information

Emergency numbers, health care and getting around in Rhodes and Kos — everything you need to keep at hand during your stay.

Emergency numbers

Valid in the whole of Greece and free from any phone, including mobiles.

Information checked on 31 October 2026. Phone numbers come from the official websites of the Municipalities of Rhodes and Kos.

112

European emergency number

100

Police

166

Ambulance (EKAB)

199

Fire Service

108

Coast Guard (emergencies at sea)

171

Tourist Police

14944

On-duty pharmacies & hospitals (information)

Rhodes

Health

Police

Tourist information

Travel

Kos

Health

Police

Tourist information

Travel

Good to know

Currency

Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small shops, kiosks and villages.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are marked with a green cross. Outside opening hours a duty pharmacy is always open — call 14944 or check the notice on any pharmacy door.

Sun and heat

In summer, visit open-air sites early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Bring water, a hat and sun protection. During heatwaves, sites may change their hours.

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Office Hours

Summer (Apr – Oct)
Mon & Thu: 08:30 – 14:30 & 17:30 – 19:30
Tue, Wed, Fri: 08:30 – 14:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00
Sunday: Closed

Winter (Nov – Mar)
Wednesday: 09:00 – 11:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00

Members

Contact Info

Address: 1 Karpathou, 85100 Rhodes, Greece
E-mail: xenosrho@otenet.gr
Telephone: +30 22410 27525
Mobile: +30 698 461 0163 (WhatsApp, Viber)

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