What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Ayia Napa?
Emergency number
112
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: loveayianapa.com, guidetoayianapa.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- 112 and 199 both reach the same dispatch system in Cyprus — there's no real difference, so don't worry about which one to use in an emergency.
- Emergency call operators in Cyprus speak English, so language is not a barrier when calling for help.
- Save 112/199 for genuine emergencies only — for non-urgent police matters, contact the local district Police Directorate instead so emergency lines stay free for real crises.
- Ayia Napa itself does not have a general hospital; the nearest is Paralimni General Hospital, with more serious cases sometimes referred to Larnaca General Hospital.
- Ayia Napa itself does not have a full public hospital — the nearest state-run Accident & Emergency department is at Paralimni (Famagusta General Hospital), about a 15-minute drive away.
- Napa Olympic Private Hospital is the only hospital physically located within the Ayia Napa resort area and has a 24/7 emergency room, which is useful to know if you need the fastest option locally.
- For any serious emergency, call 112 (the EU-wide emergency number) rather than trying to phone a hospital directly first — call routing to specific hospital numbers has reportedly caused delays in past cases.
- Private hospital treatment in Cyprus can be expensive without insurance, so travel/health insurance covering the length of your stay is strongly recommended.
- EU citizens can use an EHIC/GHIC card for reduced-cost or free treatment at public hospitals like Paralimni General Hospital; this does not apply at private hospitals such as Napa Olympic.
Emergency Numbers
Night Pharmacy Info Line
- Number
- +357 90 901 413
- Description
- Automated recorded line listing on-duty night pharmacies for the Ammochostos (Famagusta) district, which includes Ayia Napa. General island-wide pharmacy info line: 11892.
Service Specific Numbers
- Fire
- 112 or 199
- Police
- 112 or 199
- Ambulance
- 112 or 199
- Non Urgent Police Matters
- Contact the local Police Directorate for the district (Famagusta/Paralimni district covers Ayia Napa) rather than 112/199, which are reserved for genuine emergencies.
Nearest Regional Hospital
- Name
- Paralimni General Hospital
- Note
- Nearest general hospital A&E to Ayia Napa; serious cases may be transferred to Larnaca General Hospital.
Universal Emergency Number
- Number
- 112
- Description
- The pan-European emergency number, valid throughout Cyprus (and all EU countries). Connects to police, fire, or ambulance dispatch, is free to call from any landline or mobile, and operators speak English.
National Alternative Number
- Number
- 199
- Description
- Cyprus's own long-standing unified emergency number, functionally identical to 112 — it reaches the same police/fire/ambulance dispatch system. Locals commonly use either 199 or 112 interchangeably.
Recommended Official Safety Apps
SafeCY
- Purpose
- Official emergency-preparedness app that helps users locate the nearest emergency shelters via GPS or by entering an address/postal code, with capacity information.
- Publisher
- Cyprus Civil Defence, developed with the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence, University of Cyprus
- Availability
- Free on Apple App Store and Google Play, available in Greek and English
Hospitals
Napa Olympic Private Hospital
- Phone Main
- +357 23 723222
- Phone Emergency Notes
- Sources differ on the emergency contact line — the hospital's own current site lists 70002220 on one page and 80002220 on another, while older third-party directories list +357 99 627027. Calling 112 (national emergency number) is the most reliable option.
- Type
- Private general hospital
- Hours
- 24/7 — the hospital states it provides a round-the-clock accident and emergency department
- Address
- Dr Antonis Tsokkos Str. 14, Ayia Napa, 5342, Cyprus (also listed by the hospital as 24 Havares Street / 2702 Havares 24, Ayia Napa 5330, in the Nissi Bay area behind Florence Apartments, near the Pavlonapa and Sunwing hotels)
- Details
- Established in 1993, this is the only dedicated hospital physically inside the Ayia Napa resort area. It has an E.R. and casualty department with separate access to minimize treatment time, three fully equipped ambulances on call 24/7 covering the resort, and 19 ensuite inpatient rooms with a high-dependency unit.
- Trauma Level Designation
- No formal US-style Level I/II/III trauma designation exists in Cyprus. The hospital describes itself as offering acute and specialist services and hosting the region's hyper-acute stroke unit.
Public General Hospital (GESY/state System)
- Phone Emergency
- +357 23 200200 (per older listings — switchboard and emergency numbers are sometimes quoted the same by newer sources, so 112 is the safest first call)
- Phone Switchboard
- +357 23 200000
- Name
- Ammochostos (Famagusta) General Hospital — commonly called Paralimni General Hospital
- Hours
- 24/7 Accident & Emergency department for the whole Famagusta free district; note this is roughly a 15-minute drive from central Ayia Napa, slightly beyond a strict walkable radius, but it is the nearest full public hospital and the main public trauma/emergency resource for the area, so it's included here for safety completeness.
- Address
- Christou Kkeli 25, 5310 Paralimni, Cyprus
- Details
- This is the closest state-run hospital to Ayia Napa. It provides free or reduced-cost care to EU citizens with a EHIC/GHIC card and treats non-EU visitors on a paid basis. It has specialist departments including cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, maternity, and pediatrics, plus lab, X-ray, MRI and CT services.
- Trauma Level Designation
- No formal Cyprus trauma-level system; it is the designated public Accident & Emergency Department for the entire Famagusta district, with 94 inpatient beds and 6 intensive care beds.
Saveco Health Centre
- Phone
- +357 23 816512
- Type
- Private walk-in medical clinic (listed as "general hospital" in some map directories, but functions as a clinic rather than a full-scale hospital)
- Hours
- Advertised as offering 24-hour service to locals and tourists
- Address
- Nissi Avenue 26, Ayia Napa, Cyprus (just off Nissi Avenue, central Ayia Napa)
- Details
- A centrally located clinic offering emergency and general medical consultations for tourists, with direct billing available for some international insurance holders.
- Trauma Level Designation
- Not a trauma center; functions as a general/emergency-capable outpatient clinic rather than a hospital with inpatient trauma facilities.
Healthcare
- Emergency Number
- 112
- Access
- Tourists can access both public and private healthcare; emergency treatment is available regardless of nationality.
- Summary
- Ayia Napa has private clinics and pharmacies within the resort; the nearest full-scale public hospital is Paralimni General Hospital, 15 minutes away by car.
- Language
- Most healthcare professionals in Ayia Napa speak English, especially in private clinics.
- Insurance Note
- Travel insurance is highly recommended, as private healthcare costs can be significant. EU citizens with EHIC cards can access free or reduced-cost public healthcare.
Facilities
Napa Olympic Private Hospital
- Type
- Private hospital
- Contact
- +357 23 723222
- Location
- 24 Havares Street, Nissi Bay area
- Services
- 24-hour emergency department, X-ray, ultrasound, CT scanning, endoscopy, multidisciplinary specialties
- Emergency
- +357 99 627027
Saveco Health Centre
- Type
- Private clinic
- Contact
- +357 23 816512
- Location
- Nissi Avenue, Ayia Napa
- Services
- 24-hour urgent care and general practice
Paralimni General Hospital
- Type
- Public hospital
- Contact
- +357 23 200000
- Location
- 25 Martiou Street, Paralimni (15 minutes by car)
- Services
- 24-hour emergency room, specialist departments (cardiology, orthopedics, surgery), maternity, pediatric units, diagnostic services
Pharmacies
- Products
- Pharmacies stock international medications, toiletries, cosmetics, and first-aid supplies.
- Night Duty
- Cyprus operates a rotating on-call pharmacy system; at least one pharmacy in the district stays open until 22:00 (winter) or 23:00 (summer) each night.
- Medications
- Pharmacists are highly qualified and can sell a wide range of over-the-counter medications that may require prescriptions in other countries. EU and UK prescriptions are generally accepted.
- Availability
- Eight pharmacies operate in Ayia Napa; marked with green crosses and easy to find.
- Staff Language
- Pharmacists speak fluent English and are experienced with tourist needs.
- Operating Hours Summer
- Summer (April–September): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30–13:30 and 16:00–19:30; Wednesday and Saturday 08:30–13:00.
- Operating Hours Standard
- Winter (October–March): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30–13:30 and 15:00–18:30; Wednesday and Saturday 08:30–13:00.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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