To avoid buying and use plastic bottles, bring your own reusable water bottle. Tap water in the Azores is of the highest quality. The water is safe to drink and subject to rigorous quality control and regular laboratory analysis, complying with the most demanding national and European legal requirements.

Yes, you can absolutely drink the tap water in Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores (Portugal). In 2026, Portugal’s water services maintain a nearly 99% compliance rate with stringent EU drinking water standards. The water in the Azores is primarily sourced from groundwater and is subjected to rigorous daily monitoring for safety and purity. While the water is chemically safe, it may have a slightly different mineral profile than what you are used to at home, leading some visitors to prefer the taste of chilled or filtered water. Public drinking fountains marked as "água potável" are common throughout the city’s plazas and parks, making it easy and eco-friendly to refill reusable bottles while exploring the volcanic landscapes and historic architecture of the island.