Pharmacy

Chios

Provided byGemma Garner

Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.

*this will be downloaded as a PDF.

Price

€4,95

Home Europe Greece Chios Tourist InformationPharmacy

Pharmacy

There are several pharmacies in Chios Town and at least one in most large villages. If you require medicines after midnight, a doctor must contact the pharmacy first. For the location of the nearest pharmacy, ask at your hotel or call.

Information

phone+30 22710 44000

More in Tourist Information

Chios Island National Airport (JKH)

Chios Airport is located 4 km south of Chios town. The fastest way to get to town is by taxi (pre-order or hire one directly at the airport). There is a bus service to town as well. In addition to summer charter flights, there are several daily flights to Athens and a twice-weekly service to Thessaloniki via Lesvos.

Tourist InformationRead more →

Passport / Visa

Greece can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Tourist InformationRead more →

Chios Ferry Port

Regular ferries connect Chios to Cesme, Turkey, and multiple destinations across Greece. There are daily departures to Cesme operated by EturkLines and Turyol, as well as multiple ferries that run to nearby islands such as Mykonos, Samos, Lesbos, Limnos, Patmos, and more. There is also a route that connects Chios to Athens and takes roughly 7,5 hours to travel (the ferry arrives in Piraeus). There are multiple daily departures during the summer months; ferries run on winter schedule during the off-season (roughly October through March), which normally means fewer departures.

Tourist InformationRead more →

Best Time to Visit Chios

The best time to visit the island of Chios depends on the type of trip you prefer. June, Juy and especially August are the months when temperatures and visitor numbers are at their highest, and are best for beach time, swimming and nightlife. The shoulder season (May and September) are comfortable for hikes. The island is quiet and many busineses close October through April.

Tourist InformationRead more →

Public Transport

Urban buses operated by Chios City Lines serve Chios Town and outlying suburbs (local buses are blue, those serving the suburbs are green). The city bus station is located next to the City Hall. Long-distance buses stop behind the Homerion Cultural Centre, next to the central square. +30 22710 23086 Chios Intercity Lines links Chios Town with villages all over the island, but services are timed to meet local needs and on many routes operate only once or twice daily. +30 22710 27507 Scooters and motorcycles may also be hired, but inexperienced riders should take great care. Car rental is widely available and affordable, as is fuel.

Tourist InformationRead more →

Taxi

Taxis are plentiful, cheap and professional. Most drivers speak English and many also speak some German. Taxis carry up to four passengers. The main taxi station is in the central square of Chios Town. ChiosTaxi OMIROS +30 2271 200000 Chios Airport Transfer +30 2810228220

Tourist InformationRead more →

Post

Post Office Of Chios: Omirou 2, Chios +30 8011138000 Mon-Fri 7.30am - 8.30pm

Tourist InformationRead more →

Telephone

Country code: +30 Chios code: 22710

Tourist InformationRead more →

Electricity

230 v 50 Hz; two-pin (southern European) plug.

Tourist InformationRead more →