Emergency numbers
Police, ambulance, fire brigade, coast guard and every hospital in Crete. Tap a number to call.
112 is the European emergency number. It is free from any phone and works 24/7 in English and Greek.
Other useful numbers
- Coast guard (emergencies at sea) 108
- Tourist police 24 hour help and information for visitors in Greek, English, French and German. 171
- National SOS helpline for children 105
- Poison control centre (Athens) +30 210 779 3777
Hospitals
Chania
- General Hospital of Chania "St. George" +30 2821 342000
Rethymno
- General Hospital of Rethymno +30 2831 342100
Heraklion
- Venizelio General Hospital, Heraklion +30 2813 408000
- University Hospital of Heraklion (PAGNI) +30 2813 402111
Lasithi
- General Hospital of Agios Nikolaos +30 2841 343000
- General Hospital of Ierapetra +30 2842 340222
- General Hospital of Sitia +30 2843 340100
For small things, ask at a pharmacy (green cross). The night and weekend rota hangs on every pharmacy door. More useful information