Medical

Water is considered safe to drink in Venice. You should be aware that the canals can be very unhygienic and you shouldn't swim in them. Travel insurance covering medical emergencies is recommended for all nationalities, as medical costs can be very high. Additional insurance to cover the cost of private health care is also advisable, as public hospitals in Italy are not always of the best standard compared to other destinations. A reciprocal health agreement with certain countries including all EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway means that dental and medical costs for residents from those countries can be received at a reduced cost on presentation of a valid EHIC (European Health Insurance Card, which replaced form E111 as of January 1, 2006). If you do not already have a EHIC, it must be obtained prior to travel from the post office or department of health in your country of residence. Prescribed medicines can only be obtained from a pharmacy. If on a prescription make sure that you bring appropriate documentation with you.

Hospitals with casualty departments, "pronto soccorso", are located at: Ospedale al Mare Lido di Venezia Lungomare d'Annunzio 1 Tel: +39 041-529-5234 Ospedale Civile Castello 6777 Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo Tel: +39 041-529-4517

For emergency dental treatment, you can go to the Ospedale Civile, Tel: +39 041-529-4588