Corfu Emergency Numbers (24hr)

Dial 112 if you’re unsure — it connects you to emergency services (police/ambulance/fire) and works across the EU.

• 166 – Ambulance / medical emergency
• 100 – Police
• 199 – Fire
• 108 – Coast Guard (sea incidents)
• 171 – Tourist Police

Often yes (especially via 112), but not always. Speak slowly, keep sentences short, and lead with: location + what happened + how many people + any immediate danger.

Use this structure:

1. Where you are: “I’m in Corfu, in [area/town], near [landmark/hotel].”
2. What happened: “There has been a [medical emergency/accident/fire/theft].”
3. Who needs help: “It’s [adult/child], age approx [ ], conscious/unconscious.”
4. Urgency: “Breathing difficulty / heavy bleeding / chest pain / drowning risk / threat present.”
5. Call-back number: “My number is [ ].”

Tip: If you can, send your live location by message to someone nearby too.

Use the official on-duty pharmacy list (updates daily). Tap the link on this page and check your area. If it loads in Greek, look for “Εφημερεύοντα” (on duty).

If symptoms are severe or worsening, treat it as an emergency and call 112 or 166. If it’s urgent but stable (e.g., infection symptoms, painful ear, suspected UTI), look for a local clinic/doctor and contact your travel insurer — they may direct you to a specific provider and help with payment arrangements.

1. If it was stolen, report it to the police (100) and ask for a written report/incident number.
2. Contact your consulate/embassy for travel document guidance (UK nationals: British Embassy Athens out-of-hours number is listed on this page).
3. Contact your airline and check any requirements for flying with an emergency travel document.

Tip: Keep a photo of your passport + travel insurance documents in your email/cloud.

1. Call 100 (or 112) if there’s immediate danger.
2. Report to police and get a report/incident number (needed for insurance).
3. Freeze bank cards in your banking app; if needed, call your bank’s emergency line.
4. If your phone was stolen, use “Find My iPhone/Android” to lock/erase.
5. Contact your insurer and your mobile network provider.

• If anyone is injured or the situation is unsafe: call 112 immediately.
• Move to safety if possible; use hazard lights and warnings.
• Take photos: vehicles, road, damage, plates, and any injuries.
• Exchange details and contact the hire company (if rented).
• Get the police involved for serious incidents or disputes.

Call 112 and/or the Coast Guard on 108. Give your exact location (beach name + nearest town).

If it’s safe, alert lifeguards / staff immediately and keep eyes on the person in the water.

It depends on where you’re treated and your insurance situation. Keep a payment method available, but contact your travel insurer as soon as possible — they may provide a guarantee of payment or reimbursement guidance.

In any situation where you’re unsure, choose safety: call 112. It’s better to call and be wrong than wait and be sorry.