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Rafalia Pharmacy

Rafalia Pharmacy

The Rafalia pharmacy is one of the oldest in Greece and perhaps one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is one of the sights of Hydra for the visitors of the island and of course a reference point for the Hydraeans who from grandfather to grandfather took their medicines from there.

The Rafalia family has a history of 400 years on the island of Hydra.

Ο Evangelos Rafalias (1868-1936) - grandson of the arsonist Dimitrios Rafalia - completed his studies in Pharmacy in Athens and founded the Rafalia pharmacy in 1890. His son Andreas studied medicine and practiced in Hydra. Andreas Rafalias was a very dear man and an excellent doctor, whom the people of Hydra still remember with love and appreciation. He even served as Mayor of Hydra.

Today, the owner is the grandson of the founder and son of Andreas, Evangelos, who took over in 1978.

Rafalia Pharmacy is a monument of cultural and architectural tradition, since no interventions have been made in the building and the furniture remains the original. The furniture is made of Swedish pine, wood extremely resistant to wear. The second area of ​​the pharmacy is also noteworthy, where medical examinations used to be performed. Finally, there is a rich collection of porcelain and glass jars, utensils, tools and pharmaceutical book editions.

Vangelis Rafalias, the current owner, shows special care for the ongoing maintenance of the pharmacy. His love for the profession, but also his dedication to the family business, push him to constantly look for ways to renew the pharmacy with such a long history.

A typical example is the fact that when he discovered some in his mother's diary cosmetic recipes, decided to take their preparation seriously and continue its legacy.

Thus, he now has in his pharmacy colognes, creams, lotions, soaps and a lot of other excellent quality preparations, in tasteful packages and unique wrappers, which are also supplied by several shops in Hydra.

Vangelis is always at the Pharmacy, willing to serve but also to find the opportunity to talk about the stories of the Monument-Pharmacy!

  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide
  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide
  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide
  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide
  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide
  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide
  • Pharmacy Rafalia - Hydra - Greek Gastronomy Guide

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