Can you make coffee with tap water in Greece?

There are times when it cannot even be used for making tea or coffee or for cooking as the water is sometimes a brownish colour. Bottled water is used for drinking in these places. In Athens the water is drinkable but may just taste different to what you are used to.



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In general, tap water in Greece has ranked fairly highly in quality tests worldwide. However, unlike areas in the mainland like Athens and Thessaloniki that get their drinking water from local surface water sources, islands like Mykonos and Santorini have less reliable water sources.

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“You can safely drink tap water in many areas of Greece,” she says. “This includes the big cities such as Athens and Thessaloniki, most of the mainland and certain islands. On smaller islands, such as Santorini, tap water is not always drinkable, so you should drink bottled water.

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Restaurant workers in Greece don't expect you to tip, though the restaurant may sometimes charge a service fee. That fee can function as a tip instead, though it may go to the restaurant instead of the server. If you want to see your waiter receive the tip, you're better off leaving coins with the bill.

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It is acceptable to wear shorts, whether you are a woman or a man. However, NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) wear shorts if you want to visit a church or monastery. Also, if you plan to do a walking tour of Athens, ditch the shorts and opt for a dress – if you are a woman – or a pair of long pants – if you are a man.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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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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In general, tap from tap varies. Meaning, never drink from a bathroom tap when staying at a hotel because the water might come from a tank. Where I live, the water is not okay to drink - we even use bottled water when boiling pasta or beans, but we do use tap water to brush our teeth.

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While there are a few places that boast extremely clean water, such as Canada, Iceland, Antarctica, or even Upstate New York, the team of scientists determined that the cleanest water in the world was in the Patagonia region of Chile, Puerto Williams.

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While there are a few places that boast extremely clean water, such as Canada, Iceland, Antarctica, or even Upstate New York, the team of scientists determined that the cleanest water in the world was in the Patagonia region of Chile, Puerto Williams.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Greek: “To logariasmo parakalo” After eating a delicious meal in Greece, you'll get your server's attention and ask for “To logariasmo parakalo” from your server. Both “logariasmo” and “parakalo” have the strongest accent on the last vowel, which sounds like the English word “oh.”

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Water and shower: The water in Santorini is desalinated sea-water however it is drinkable. A special factory is built to take the salt out. Because of the kind of water, it takes more time to take soap away when you wash your hands and body.

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