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Pharmacy

Athens

Copyright: Gemma Garner
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Pharmacy

In case of a medical emergency you should phone 166 for an ambulance. Greek pharmacies aren’t usually open in the afternoon or at weekends. Bacacos (or Mpakakos) pharmacy is centrally located close to Omonia Square.

Useful Information

  • Address: Agiou Konstantinou 3, Athens
  • Phone: +30 210 523 2631
  • Opening House: www.instagram.com/bacacospharmacy
  • Address: Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 8am–8pm, Sun closed

Tourist Information

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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) …
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FAQ
– Is it safe to go to Athens? Athens is visited by millions of people every year and is considered to be a safe destination, even for solo female travellers. Most visits are trouble-free, but be weary of pickpockets on the metro and close to crowded tourist sights. – Is Athens expensive for tourists? As most most …
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Best Time to Visit
Greece is a tourist destination beloved worldwide, and summer is the most crowded season of all, especially in July and August. Spring is, perhaps, the best season to travel to Greece, as the main cities such as Athens are not so crowded and the prices are quite a bit lower. June and September are the …
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Athens International Airport (ATH) Copyright: Juan Garces
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Athens International Airport (ATH) is located at Spata, 33 kilometres (20 miles) southeast of Athens. A taxi ride to the city-centre will cost a flat rate of €40 between 5 am and midnight and €55 between midnight and 5 am. The fixed fares include the basic fare, VAT, extra luggage charges and road tolls. The …
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Public Transport Copyright: Pierre-Luc Auclair
Public Transport
The Metro stations are well worth seeing as they are kept spotlessly clean. At the Syntagma and Acropolis stations you will find a large collection of antiquities on display. There is a tram from the centre (Syntagma) running along the coast to Glyfada (50 minutes) and Voula (60 minutes). Buses, trolley buses and the Metro run …
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Taxi
There are lots of taxis, but it is normal to share one with other tourists in order not to be surprised if the driver picks up additional passengers along the road who are going in the same direction. The drivers have taximeters and fixed prices. Uber has been banned in Athens and you only have …
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Post Copyright: Andy Fuchs
Post
Stamps can be bought in most tobacconists and kiosks selling postcards. Syntagma Square has a full service post office right across from the Parliament …
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Pharmacy Copyright: Gemma Garner
Pharmacy
In case of a medical emergency you should phone 166 for an ambulance. Greek pharmacies aren’t usually open in the afternoon or at weekends. Bacacos (or Mpakakos) pharmacy is centrally located close to Omonia …
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Electricity Copyright: Stirling Tschan
Electricity
Greece uses the Type F electrical plug with two round pins, same as in many countries in Continental Europe. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt …
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Telephone
Country code: +30 Area code: …
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