Can I drink tap water Cinque Terre?

Tap water is drinkable in all the Cinque Terre and in La Spezia. Do not use plastic and fill your bottles in safety! We do provide in each Cinque Terre Riviera property a Glass Water bottle to do our small part on the journey to Save our Planet!



Yes, you can safely drink the tap water in Cinque Terre. The water in the five villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso) is high-quality, potable, and comes from mountain springs in the nearby Apennines. Throughout the villages, you will find historic stone fountains—known as nasoni—that provide a continuous flow of cold, fresh water for free. It is a common practice for locals and tourists alike to refill their reusable bottles at these points. While the mineral content (hardness) may differ from what you are used to at home, resulting in a slightly different taste, the water is strictly regulated under EU health standards and is perfectly safe for consumption.

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As far as drinks go, connoisseurs will enjoy delicious spring water flowing from village fountains during walks unless labelled 'non potabile' (tap water is always safe to drink).

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If you're planning a visit to Italy's Cinque Terre, it's a good idea to pack sensible hiking shoes. Tourists who walk the steep, hilly terrain that connects the five villages are prohibited from wearing flip-flops, sandals and pumps and could potentially face fines of up to €2500 ($2824) if they break the rules.

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Instead of buying bottled mineral water, you can just fill it for free on the street. Interestingly, Italy is full of ancient water fountains. They can be incredibly beautiful, so bring your water bottle and camera! Some public areas have paid refill stations, that serve filtered tap water for 5 to 10 eurocents.

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Switzerland. Switzerland has been capable of achieving one of the cleanest and best tasting tap water among other countries in the world. Other than the tap water being safe, the quality of water is deemed quite good for drinking.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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Overall, it's one of the safer destinations to travel to. Cinque Terre is currently ranked #68 safest place for solo female travellers. Check full ranking.

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Even though it is the coast, there are mosquitoes during summer months, especially if you are staying inland.

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