Can you flush toilet paper anywhere in Greece?

While there may be exceptions in some newly built resorts and modern hotels, the overwhelmingly common rule is to avoid flushing paper products down the toilets in Greece. And don't worry about forgetting. You'll come across plenty of fun signage to remind you.



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There's a very important rule for using the bathroom in Greece: don't flush your toilet paper.

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The biggest thing is to note is simply this: don't flush toilet paper down the loo. You will find there are bins to the side of the toilet where you can dispose of your tissue instead. The bins tend to have lids and foot pedals and are emptied at least once daily, so it's not as gruesome as it sounds.

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No, in Santorini you cannot flush toilet paper down the toilet bowl. As with most places in Greece, toilet paper cannot be flushed down the toilet. You should place the used toilet paper into a special trash bin located next to it. The hosts or hotel staff empty the bin every day and put a new bag in it.

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The biggest thing is to note is simply this: don't flush toilet paper down the loo. You will find there are bins to the side of the toilet where you can dispose of your tissue instead. The bins tend to have lids and foot pedals and are emptied at least once daily, so it's not as gruesome as it sounds.

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It's not a bad idea to keep toilet paper with you. While European toilets in places like restaurants will almost certainly be stocked with toilet paper, there's no guarantee that public restrooms on the street will be, especially if you're in a rural area.

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Society and culture. The bidet is common in Catholic countries, especially those influenced by French culture. It is also found in some traditionally Orthodox and Protestant countries such as Greece and Finland respectively, where bidet showers are common.

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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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Here are just a few examples:
  • Japan. Bidets in Japan are very popular. ...
  • India. In India, people have been very practical and resourceful in cleaning their bums without toilet paper. ...
  • China. In China, many people use what's called a chamber pot. ...
  • Italy. ...
  • France. ...
  • Philippines. ...
  • Trying BidetMate. ...
  • So there you have it!


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