Can I brush my teeth with water in Spain?

Yes! the tap water is fine for teeth cleaning. I always use it while I'm there :) I've always used tap water anywhere in Spain, Balearics or Canaries for cleaning teeth, never had any problem and use bottled water for drinking and making tea/coffee etc.



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Spanish Tap Water FAQs All water in Spain is considered safe to drink. That said, if you're not used to it, it can taste a bit off in some areas (mainly coastal cities like Malaga and Barcelona). If that's where you're headed, go for bottled—the water won't make you ill, but the taste can be off-putting.

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You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it. The myth that the water in Mexico makes people sick is outdated.

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The quick answer is yes: the average traveler absolutely can drink tap water in Spain. Essentially, 99.5% of Spain's tap water is deemed safe for consumption. In fact, Spain has one of the most advanced public filtration and wastewater management systems in the world.

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It is NOT safe to use contaminated water to brush your teeth! Instead, use boiled or bottled water. To treat water, fill your pot with water and heat it until you see bubbles reach the top.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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The tapwater Brushing your teeth, taking a shower etc. is of course no problem. Potatoes, rice, etc. can be cooked with tap water, but if you are making soup or sauce, it is better to use mineral water, because of the aftertaste of tap water.

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It's perfectly safe to brush your teeth with tap water anywhere in Spain. There's no need to revert to using bottled water.

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It's perfectly safe to brush your teeth with tap water anywhere in Spain. There's no need to revert to using bottled water.

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Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.

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