Where in Europe can you not drink tap water?

Where is it safe to drink tap water? We looked at the top 20 countries most visited by UK residents. It's safe to drink the tap water in most of the European countries on the list, but there are a few you need to look out for. Tap water should be avoided in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Romania, and Turkey.



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However, instead of creating a hard and fast rule that you are best to avoid tap water in Europe, know that in many countries, including all Western European countries, the water is perfectly safe to drink. So, save on buying and using plastic bottles and bring along a reusable water bottle on your trip instead.

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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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Most waiters and waitresses in restaurants, bars and cafes will offer bottled water first when you ask for ... While it\x27s not at all customary to ask for tap water in a restaurant, most people will not consider it rude.

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A question often asked by foreign visitors when they come to Spain is “Is it okay to drink the tap water here?” The simple answer is yes, you can! Spanish tap water is considered to be 99.5% safe to drink, although the taste may vary somewhat according to the region.

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