Banks -- The major bank is Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Via Vittorio Emanuele 209 (tel. 090-9880432), which has an on-site ATM available 24 hours. There is also a branch of Banco di Sicilia at Via Castelfidardo 4 (tel. 090-9819424), also with 24-hour ATM service.

Emergencies -- Call tel. 113 for the police, tel. 118 for first aid. For medical services, head to the Guardia Medica in Via Porto Levante (tel. 090-9852220) or in Via Garibaldi (tel. 090-9885426).

Hospitals -- Head to the Ospedale Civile, Via Sant'Anna (tel. 090-983040); the hyperbaric chamber for divers (tel. 090-9885457) is also located here.

Internet Access -- Go to Net Cafe, Via Garibaldi 61 (tel. 090-9813527; www.netcafelipari.com/bar.html), which charges 4€ per half-hour.

Pharmacy -- Pharmacies in town are the Farmacia Morsillo, Via Marina Garibaldi 72 (tel. 090-9811428), and the Farmacia Internazionale, Via Vittorio Emanuele 128 (tel. 090-9431011).

Police -- For the local Carabinieri (army police corps), call tel. 090-9811333.

Post Office -- The main post office is at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 207 (tel. 090-9810051); open Monday to Friday 8:20am to 6:30pm and Saturday 8am to 12:30pm. It also has an ATM for cash withdrawal.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.