The essentials on Naxos, in one place: dial 112 for any emergency (EU-wide, works even without a Greek SIM). For island-specific needs — the hospital, police, port authority, taxis — the numbers are tabulated below. Naxos has broadband and fibre-optic internet, though peak-summer demand noticeably slows speeds. Tap water advice varies by location; ask your accommodation before assuming either way.



Practical Information at a Glance

Quick reference for the practical side of a Naxos visit
Topic Quick answer
Emergency number112 (EU-wide, any emergency)
Police100
Ambulance / medical166
Fire199
HospitalNaxos General Hospital, +30 22853 60500
InternetBroadband and fibre-optic; slower in peak summer
Drinking waterVaries by location; confirm with accommodation


Drinking Water

Water advice on Naxos can differ by location and current supply conditions. The island is naturally dry and relies heavily on desalination and reservoirs, which means local supply varies more than on the mainland. Ask your accommodation about the water at your property and check municipal announcements for any local restrictions. Use water responsibly — short showers, and avoid unnecessary washing in peak summer.



Internet Access

Internet on Naxos is fast — broadband is available island-wide, and fibre-optic infrastructure has been installed more recently. There is one caveat worth knowing: in the peak summer months (roughly July and August), when internet use across the island rises sharply, speeds can be noticeably slower, especially in Chora and the main beach resorts. If your trip depends on reliable video calls, consider arriving outside peak season, or use mobile data as a backup.



Useful Telephone Numbers

All numbers below are for Naxos. Greek mobile and landline numbers are dialled in full — include the +30 country code when calling from outside Greece.

Emergency and public service numbers on Naxos
Category Service Number
EmergencyEuropean emergency112
EmergencyPolice100
EmergencyTourist Police+30 22850 22100
EmergencyAmbulance / medical emergency166
EmergencyFire department199
Local authoritiesMunicipality of Naxos+30 22850 22717 / +30 22853 60100
Local authoritiesPolice station (Chora)+30 22850 22100, +30 22850 23280, +30 22850 23801
Local authoritiesPolice station (Filoti)+30 22850 31224
Local authoritiesPort Authority+30 22850 22300
HealthcareNaxos General Hospital / Health Centre+30 22853 60500
HealthcareRegional clinic — Apiranthos+30 22850 61206
HealthcareRegional clinic — Chalki+30 22850 31206
HealthcareRegional clinic — Komiaki+30 22850 52213
HealthcareRegional clinic — Koronos+30 22850 51280
HealthcareRegional clinic — Melanes+30 22850 62372
HealthcareRegional clinic — Filoti+30 22850 31404
HealthcareRegional clinic — Vivlos+30 22850 44090
HealthcarePharmacy (Chora)+30 22853 60631 / +30 22850 26233 / +30 22850 24477
HealthcarePharmacy (mobile)+30 694 456 1384
HealthcarePharmacy+30 22850 22761 / +30 22850 22241
TransportNaxos Airport+30 22850 23292
TransportBus service (KTEL)+30 22850 22291
TransportTaxi service (Chora)+30 22850 22444
TransportZeus Taxi Service (Chora)+30 22850 24331
OtherPost Office (Chora)+30 22850 22211
OtherTelephone Organization (OTE)+30 22850 22599
MuseumsArchaeological Museum+30 22850 22725
MuseumsVenetian Museum (Chora)+30 22850 22387
MuseumsFolklore Museum (Apiranthos)+30 22850 61629
MuseumsGeological Museum (Apiranthos)+30 22850 61725
MuseumsNatural History Museum (Apiranthos)+30 22850 61622


Local Services

For current municipal service details and announcements, consult the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades. Local listings can change seasonally; confirm non-emergency contacts before relying on them, especially outside the summer season when some offices run reduced hours.