Health & Essentials

Public hospital with 24h emergency room, on Filosofon Street (south-west area of Lefkada Town). 📞 Tel: +30 26453 60200 🚨 Emergency: 112 (European emergency) or 166 (ambulance) Directions: from Lefkada Town centre, take Filosofon Street heading south-west. The hospital is clearly signposted. On-site parking available.

A useful reference pharmacy in the west/north-west of Lefkada, handy if you are moving between the town, Agios Ioannis, Tsoukalades or the west-coast beaches. Good for basic medicines and travel products. Opening hours and on-duty shifts may vary.

Kolyvas Pharmacy, one of Lefkada Town's main pharmacies: large, well-stocked with medicines, parapharmaceuticals and sun protection. Short-term parking right in front. 🕐 Summer: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-2:00 PM and 5:30-9:30 PM, Sat morning only ☎️ After-hours/holiday rota: call 1434 (national pharmacy duty line) Directions: central location, easy to reach by car. Look for the green cross sign.

Pharmacy in Sivota, close to the harbour. The reference pharmacy for the south-east of the island around Sivota, Poros and Mikros Gialos, an area otherwise far from the larger pharmacies of Vasiliki and the south. Helpful, English-speaking pharmacist. 📞 Tel: +30 2645 032046 ☎️ On-duty pharmacy line: 1434 🕐 Indicative hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, Sat reduced, Sun closed. ℹ️ Hours can change by season: please check online before going.

Pharmacy in Lefkada Town, a practical reference if you are visiting the centre, the waterfront or staying in town. Good for basic medicines, travel products and everyday needs. Opening hours and on-duty shifts may vary.

Pharmacy in the centre of Nikiana, on the main road, serving the east coast between Lygia and Episkopos. English-speaking staff and a good range of medicines and cosmetics. The handiest pharmacy if you are staying in this stretch and want to avoid the drive to Lefkada Town. 📞 Tel: +30 2645 071541 ☎️ On-duty pharmacy line: 1434 🕐 Indicative hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-2:30 PM and 5:30-10:00 PM, Sat mornings, Sun closed. ℹ️ Hours can change by season: please check online before going.

Pharmacy in Lefkada Town, handy when visiting the centre or around the port/town area. Useful for basic medicines, travel products and everyday needs. Opening hours and on-duty shifts may vary: best to check before going.

A handy pharmacy if you are around Vlycho/Geni or travelling between Nydri and the south of the island. Convenient for basic medicines, travel products and small everyday needs. Opening hours and on-duty shifts may vary.

Pharmacy in Vasiliki village — essential for guests staying in the south of the island or windsurfing. 🕐 Mon-Fri 9 AM-2 PM and 5:30-9:00 PM (summer); Sat morning only ☎️ After-hours: 1434 Directions: in central Vasiliki, on the road parallel to the harbour/seafront, near the main village square.

Pharmacy on Nydri's main street, parallel to the seafront. Extended hours in high season. 🕐 Summer: 8:30 AM-2:00 PM and 5:30-10:00 PM (sometimes closed afternoons) ☎️ On-duty pharmacy line: 1434 Directions: on the main road through Nydri (parallel to the harbour). Easy to spot — look for the lit green cross sign.

Pharmacy in the northern Nydri/Perigiali area, handy if you are staying along the east coast or passing through. Convenient for basic medicines, sun care and small travel needs. Opening hours and on-duty shifts may vary.

A useful reference pharmacy in the south of Lefkada, handy if you are staying or moving between Vasiliki, Ponti, Sivota and the inland villages. Good for basic medicines, sun care and travel needs. Opening hours and on-duty shifts may vary.

A clean, modern self-service laundromat near the marina, open 24/7, detergent and softener included, with pick-up, delivery and luggage storage. Often called the best on the island.

The Nidri branch of the same well-run chain: 24/7 self-service in the town centre, clean machines, pick-up and delivery available. Bring 0.5, 1 and 2 euro coins.

A spotless, friendly laundromat on Agiofili Road with large Miele machines, quick turnaround and a very helpful owner. Coin-operated.

Private medical centre in Nydri aimed at tourists, the busiest holiday hub on the east coast. Walk-in and on-call service with English-speaking doctors and nurses, useful for minor emergencies, injuries, prescriptions and basic diagnostics without travelling to the public hospital in Lefkada Town. This is a paid private service: keep your travel insurance details to hand, as many policies cover the visit. 📞 Tel: +30 694 703 9924 🚨 For life-threatening emergencies always call 112 or 166 (ambulance) first. 🕐 Indicative hours: every day 9:00 AM-9:00 PM (on-call outside these hours). ℹ️ Hours and services can change by season: please check online or by phone before going.