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Health Care System

Medical treatment and assistance in Kalymnos is offered free of charge to international tourists in cases of emergency at the Accident and Emergency Department of Prefectoral Hospital Vouvalio and Health Institutions (Outside Pothia). EU citizens must produce an E111 form issued by their country's health care authorities.
Holiday makers can also use their health insurance towards their medical expenses, provided the policy covers the length of their stay on the island.

 

Safety in Kalymnos

Kalymnos has an excellent reputation for being a safe and friendly place. You can help us keep it that way.
A few basic precautions can be enough to protect your belongings.

Driving in Kalymnos

Driving in Kalymnos can be enjoyable. The minimum driving age is 18. To rent a car, drivers must be in possession of a driving licence for at least one year and be aged over 21.
Visitors may drive using avalid international driving licence or their national driving licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wish to drive.
Fairly good surfaced roads link port and villages.
The maximum speed limit on provincial roads 50 km/h . Also the maximum speed in the port and villages is 25-30 km/h.
The use of seatbelts is compulsory both in the front and back, while the use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited while driving.
It is an offence to drive a motor vehicle or a pedal bicycle when under the influence of alcohol.
The legal limit in breath is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit in blood is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Rush hours in the city of Pothia are approximately between 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00 and in late afternoon 17:00 - 20:00 in winter or 17:30 - 21:00 in summer.

Pharmacies and Medications

Medicine can be purchased at pharmacies on presentation of a doctor's prescription (Depends to the medicine).
Almost all brands of medicine are available in Kalymnos .
Pharmacies are all marked with a green cross.

Emergency Numbers

In case of emergency call 166 or 100 wherever you are on the island.
 

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