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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES
Greece is one of the fiftheen European Union member states participating in the single currency known as the euro, €, (evro in Greek). The multi-sized banknotes, depicting various styles of European architecture, come in values of € 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. The euro coin series is comprised of eight different values: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, €1 and €2. The euro coins have a common side and a national side indicating the issuing country.
Major international banking institutions, credit card companies and ATMs in and around Athens are plentiful and easy to access. Banks are open to the public Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., except holidays. Foreign currency may be exchanged for euros at most Greek and foreign banks and at exchange bureaus located in the city's center. Bring your passport when exchanging money. You will need it for the transaction. Traveller's checks and credit cards issued by major companies are also widely recognized and an accepted means of purchasing items in Athens.
General Telephone Information (quick dial from Athens): 11888
International Phone Assistance (quick dial from Athens in English, French and German): 139
The time (quick dial from Athens): 141
Emergency Numbers:
Ministry of Public Order: (+30) 210-697-7000
Emergency Number to call Police: 100
Tourist police:171(information available in English, French and German)
Tourist Police Headquarters: (+30) 210-697-7386, 210-692-4929
4, P. Kanellopoulou Str. – Athens
Airport Police: (+30) 210-353-6919
Fire Emergency: 199
Ambulance: 166
Poison Control: (+30) 210-779-3777
Aids Help Line: (+30) 210-722-2222
Road Service:
ELPA Road Side Assistance: 104; (+30) 210-606-8800
Traffic Police: 10400; (+30) 210-528-4000
Public Transportation:
Attica Metro: (+30) 210-519-4012
Athens Piraeus Electric Railways S.A: (+30) 210-324-8311
Proastiakos (Suburban Railway): (+30) 210-527-2000
Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE): 1110; (+30) 210-529-7777
TRAM S.A. (+30) 210-997-8000
Athens Urban Transport Organization
Thermal Busses S.A. (ETHEL): 185, (+30) 210-493-3002
The Athens Sightseeing Public Bus Line
No 400: 185
Intercity Bus Company or Association of Bus Operators (KTEL): 1440
KTEL Peloponnese: (+30) 210-512-4910
KTEL Attica: (+30) 880-8080
Health Services:
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: IKA (Social Security Institute) health units (clinics) or doctor’s offices in the region; regional clinics (former rural clinics) or the Health Centers 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 traveling.
In case of emergency call:
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors on call: 1434
Evangelismos 45-47 Ipsilantou, Athens 106 76 (+30) 210-720-1000
Alexandras, 80 Vassilisis Sofias, Athens 115 28 (+30) 210 -338-1100
Ippokratio, 114 Vassilisis Sofias, Athens 115 27 (+30) 210-748-3770
KAT 2 Nikis, Kifisia 145 61 (+30) 210 -628-0000
Laiko 17 Agiou Thoma, Athens 115 27 (+30) 210-745-6000
Athens Psychiatric clinic 360 Athinon, Haidari 124 62 (+30) 210-538-8899
Areteon, 76 Vassilisis Sofias, Athens 115 28 (+30) 210-728-6000
Eginitio, 72 Vassilisis Sofias, Athens 115 28 tel (+30) 210-728-9500
Geniko Kratiko, G. Gemmimatas, Mesogeion 154, Cholargos, (+30) 210-770-1211
Elpis, Dimitsanis 7, Ampbelokipi, (+30) 210-643-4001
Sotiria, Mesogeion 152, Athens (+30) 210-777-8611
Asklipio Voulas, Vassileous Pavlou 1, Voula (+30) 210-895-8301
Paidon Agia Sofia Thivon and Levadias, Goudi (+30) 210-746-7000
Paidon Aglaia Kyriakou, Thivon and Levadias, Goudi (+30) 210-777-5610
Thriasio General Hospital, Leoforos G. Gennimata, Magoula, (+30) 210-553-4200
Sismanoglio General Hospital, Sismanogliou 1, Marousi (+30) 210-803-9001
Tzaneio, Afentouli and Zani 1, Piraeus (+30) 210-451-9411
Tourist Information
Greek Tourist Organization General Information Number: (+30) 210-870-7000
Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA): (+30) 210-922-3522
Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises: (+30) 210-321-7165, (+30) 210-321-7167
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels: (+30) 210-331-0022-26
Attica Hotel Association: (+30) 210-323-5485
Association of Greek Retailers: (+30) 210-672-7385
Athens Tourism & Economic Development Agency: (+30) 210-325-3123
Athens City Hall: (+30) 210-372-2001; www.cityofathens.gr
Attica Region Authority: www.athensattica.com
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport: Arrivals/Departures: (+30) 210-353-0000
Olympic Airways: Leoforos Syggrou 100 : (+30) 210-966-6666
Aegean Airlines: (+30) 210-626-1700
Tourist Information on Sea Transport:
Boat Timetables: 1440
Ports
Ministry of Merchant Marine: (+30) 210-419-1700
Piraeus Port Authority S.A.: (+30) 210-459-3000
Piraeus Port: (+30) 210-414-7800
Aghos Konstantinos: (+30) 22350-31759
Lavrio: (+30) 22920-25249
Rafina: (+30) 22940-22300
Ferry Lines
Hellenic Seaways: (+30) 210-419-9000
Blue Star Ferries: (+30) 210-891-9800
GA Ferries: (+30) 210-458-2640
ANEN Lines: (+30) 28210-20345
NEL: (+30) 210-411-5015
ANEK: (+30) 210-419-7420
Minoan Lines (+30) 210-414-5700
Superfast Ferries: (+30) 210-891-9800
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