Can I have ice in Spain?

Should I Avoid Ice in Spain? Seeing as tap water in Spain is approved for consumption for the most part, there is no need to avoid ice. In fact, much of the ice served in restaurants and bars comes from store-bought bags which are subject to health and safety regulations and are usually made from filtered water.



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Avoid prolonged exposure to iodine. Don't have ice cubes in your drinks as they have probably been made from untreated tap water.

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If you're only consuming ice that has been made with safe, treated water, then the answer is yes. However, if you're consuming ice that has been made with contaminated water, then the answer is no. To be safe, it's best to only consume ice that you know has been made with safe, treated water.

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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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In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it's not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and, eventually, someone tipping at a nice expensive restaurant. But most of the time, you won't see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.

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When traveling, it's natural to have concerns about the safety and cleanliness of the food and drinks you consume. One common question that many people have is whether hotel ice is safe to drink. If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: yes, hotel ice is typically safe to drink.

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Don't worry about anything else - ice in drinks etc is fine. Sara: All cities and towns in Spain have safe drinking water. They all have to meet certain national sanitary standards.

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The best European travel tip is make sure you ask for ice! This is, obviously, to keep your drink cold, but also to a little bit of gamesmanship as more ice means less liquid, which has patrons re-ordering drinks at a higher rate.

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Keeping up with ice demand is pricey for hotels, so when ice machines came along, hotels were some of the first customers, per Slate. The machines not only make it easy for customers to get their own ice, but they also keep costs down for hotels, too. In a few years, these hotel amenities might not exist.

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In Spain, you can simply say la cuenta, por favor (the check, please) when you catch your server's attention. Another common phrase many locals use is ¿Nos cobras cuando puedas? (literally Can you charge us when you can?). Either one is a perfectly fine way to ask your server to bring the bill.

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