Can tourists drink tap water in Athens?


Can tourists drink tap water in Athens? The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.


How long does it take to get through Athens airport security?

Expect 15-20 minutes max unless you're unlucky. However since you fly with the luggage, this might take a while, and you can take overall up to 40 minutes before you leave the customs.


How early to be at Athens airport for international flight?

For info on downtown hotels see hotels . You are supposed to be at the airport 2 hours before an international flight.


What is the liquid rule at Greece airport?

These goods, together with the original receipt, must remain in their security tamper-evident bag from the time of purchase until final destination. Passengers should continue to present liquids in containers of 100ml or less in a single, transparent, re-sealable 1 litre plastic bag.


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.


Can you drink the water in Greece?

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.


Should you have ice in Greece?

Water is safe everywhere in Greece with the possible exceptions mentioned by bob, so no problem in using it for cleaning your teeth, washing food etc. But in a few places it doesn't taste very good - it can be just a bit salty, so you wouldn't want to use it for ice cubes or coffee/tea/drinking.


What is the beach etiquette in Greece?

Bathing suits are for the beach only. Never leave the beach without covering up. Also, it is considered quite rude to go barefoot on the beach. And while there are some nude beaches in Greece they are few and far between.


Does TSA check empty water bottles?

Yes empty containers are allowed through the security checks. On can fill them at water fountains afterwards.