Can Americans drink water in Greece?

In most of the country (including many islands), the water comes from lakes and reservoirs. CDC: Food and water standards in Greece are similar to those in the United States. Most travelers do not need to take special food or water precautions beyond what they normally do at home.



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Is it safe to drink the tap water in Greece? In Athens and most places across mainland Greece, the tap water is perfectly safe to drink. In harbor towns and the Greek Islands, however, it is generally better to drink bottled water, which is readily available and very cheap.

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“You can safely drink tap water in many areas of Greece,” she says. “This includes the big cities such as Athens and Thessaloniki, most of the mainland and certain islands. On smaller islands, such as Santorini, tap water is not always drinkable, so you should drink bottled water.

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There are times when it cannot even be used for making tea or coffee or for cooking as the water is sometimes a brownish colour. Bottled water is used for drinking in these places. In Athens the water is drinkable but may just taste different to what you are used to.

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The short answer is yes. Drinking water from the tap in Italy is considered safe. Tap water in the major cities and towns around Italy is safe for consumption, and there are thousands of old-style water fountains dotted around cities, like Rome, where you can fill up water bottles.

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While it is customary to tip people in Greece, in the end, it is entirely up to you whether you will leave a tip or not, as is the amount of the tip. If you want to show your gratitude through money, we aren't going to stop you. Feel free to express yourself and make those around you smile big!

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While it is customary to tip in Greece, it is not considered rude if you choose not to tip. Tipping is seen as a gesture of appreciation for good service, but it is ultimately a personal decision.

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Athens is generally a safe place to be at night, but it is always advisable to take precautionary measures. The center of Athens and the neighborhoods around it are known for their vibrant nightlife since many people can be seen on the streets even after midnight.

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It is acceptable to wear shorts, whether you are a woman or a man. However, NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) wear shorts if you want to visit a church or monastery. Also, if you plan to do a walking tour of Athens, ditch the shorts and opt for a dress – if you are a woman – or a pair of long pants – if you are a man.

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Bathing suits are for the beach only. Never leave the beach without covering up. Also, it is considered quite rude to go barefoot on the beach. And while there are some nude beaches in Greece they are few and far between.

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Scandinavia and Finland Individually, the nations of Scandinavia all rank very highly when rating clean tap water around the world. If you put them all together, it's clear that this region of the world is where one can find perhaps the cleanest and safest water flowing from taps.

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The short answer is: yes, absolutely! Italy has some of the best tap water in the world. But there's a lot more to know about drinking water in Italy, from using drinking fountains to ordering water at a restaurant. Here are a few helpful tips to know before you go.

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It is safe to brush your water teeth with tap water in Greece because it meets EU standards. Even if the water tastes slightly brackish because it comes from a desalination plant, it is still safe to brush your teeth with and to drink.

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Commonly Asked Questions about Greek Travel In Athens and most places across mainland Greece, the tap water is perfectly safe to drink. In harbor towns and the Greek Islands, however, it is generally better to drink bottled water, which is readily available and very cheap.

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In general, tap from tap varies. Meaning, never drink from a bathroom tap when staying at a hotel because the water might come from a tank. Where I live, the water is not okay to drink - we even use bottled water when boiling pasta or beans, but we do use tap water to brush our teeth.

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