Corfu Emergency Numbers & Useful Contacts
If you need urgent help in Corfu, these are the main emergency numbers and useful contacts to save before you travel. For any immediate danger or urgent medical, police or fire emergency in Greece, use 112 first.
Main emergency numbers in Corfu
European emergency number
Best number to call first for urgent emergencies in Greece. Use this if you need immediate police, ambulance or fire help.
Police
Use for police emergencies and urgent incidents.
Ambulance
Use for urgent medical emergencies.
Fire service
Use for fires and related emergencies.
Coast guard
Useful for marine and coastal emergencies.
Tourist police information
Useful if you need tourist support or guidance while travelling in Greece.
Corfu General Hospital
Main hospital
Corfu General Hospital is in Kontokali and is the main public hospital for the island.
- Address: Ethniki Lefkimis, Kontokali, Corfu
- Main telephone: +30 26613 60400
Before you go
For urgent medical emergencies, call 112 or 166 first. If your situation is serious, do not rely on trying to drive yourself without speaking to emergency services.
Pharmacies on duty in Corfu
Why this matters
Duty pharmacies change regularly, so it is better to use a live lookup than rely on a static list.
What to do
Check the current on-duty pharmacies in Corfu before you set off, especially at night, on Sundays or on public holidays.
Medical help & local first aid stations
Main hospital contacts
- Corfu General Hospital (Kontokali): 26613 60400
- Corfu General Hospital: 26613 60500
- Hospital appointments / secretariat: 26613 60516
- Medical Clinic (Paleokastritsas National Road): 26610 36044
First aid stations
- Ipsos: 26610 93816
- Agios Mattheos: 26610 75110
- Lefkimi: 26620 22201
- Paxos: 26620 31179
- Gimari: 26630 91395
- Othoni: 26630 71550
Useful transport & travel help numbers
Buses & taxis
- Green Bus Station: 26610 37186 / 39985 / 30627
- Blue Bus Station (San Rocco): 26610 39859
- Blue Bus Station (Mitropolitou Methodiou): 26610 31595
- Radio Taxi: 26610 33811-2
- Taxi rank (San Rocco): 26610 30383
- Taxi rank (Ioannou Theotoki Street): 26610 39911
- Taxi rank (Spianada Square): 26610 39926
- Taxi rank (New Port): 26610 37993
Roadside & travel support
- E.L.P.A. roadside help: 104 / 26610 39504
- Airport Police Department: 26610 38088 / 26303
- Tourist Police (San Rocco Square): 26610 39294
- Tourist Police / Fire / Police area (New Fortress entrance): 26610 30265
Consulates in Corfu
It can be helpful to have your nearest consular contact saved as well. For urgent emergencies, use 112 first, then contact your consulate if consular help is needed.
- Consulate of Great Britain: 26610 30055
- Consulate of France: 26610 30067
- Consulate of Spain: 26610 30457
- Consulate of Italy: 26610 37351
- Consulate of Holland: 26610 39900
- Consulate of Serbia: 26610 26724
- Consulate of Norway: 26610 39667
- Consulate of Sweden: 26610 31217
- Consulate of Germany: 26610 31450
- Consulate of Switzerland: 26610 39485
- Consulate of Belgium: 26610 33788
- Consulate of Ireland: 26610 32469
- Consulate of Hungary: 26610 48600
Quick travel tips for emergencies in Corfu
- Save 112 in your phone before you travel.
- Save your hotel or villa address in English and, if possible, in Greek.
- Keep your travel insurance documents easy to access.
- If you are staying in a remote village or beach area, allow extra time for help to reach you.
- If you are travelling by boat, keep the coast guard number saved too.
- For anything urgent, call first rather than searching online under pressure.
Quick links
FAQ: Corfu Emergencies & Urgent Help
What number should I call in an emergency in Corfu?
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
Will emergency services speak English?
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.
What should I say on the phone? (Quick script)
Use this structure:
- Where you are: “I’m in Corfu, in [area/town], near [landmark/hotel].”
- What happened: “There has been a [medical emergency/accident/fire/theft].”
- Who needs help: “It’s [adult/child], age approx [ ], conscious/unconscious.”
- Urgency: “Breathing difficulty / heavy bleeding / chest pain / drowning risk / threat present.”
- Call-back number: “My number is [ ].”
Tip: If you can, send your live location by message to someone nearby too.
How do I find a pharmacy that’s open late / on duty?
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).
What if it’s not life-threatening, but I need a doctor urgently?
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.
My passport was lost or stolen — what do I do?
- If it was stolen, report it to the police (100) and ask for a written report/incident number.
- Contact your consulate/embassy for travel document guidance (UK nationals: British Embassy Athens out-of-hours number is listed on this page).
- 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.
I’ve been robbed / my phone was stolen — what now?
- Call 100 (or 112) if there’s immediate danger.
- Report to police and get a report/incident number (needed for insurance).
- Freeze bank cards in your banking app; if needed, call your bank’s emergency line.
- If your phone was stolen, use “Find My iPhone/Android” to lock/erase.
- Contact your insurer and your mobile network provider.
Car/scooter accident — what should I do at the scene?
- 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.
Sea or boat emergency (someone in trouble in the water)
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.
Do I need cash for urgent care in Corfu?
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.
What’s the single most important tip?
In any situation where you’re unsure, choose safety: call 112. It’s better to call and be wrong than wait and be sorry.