Is it OK to ask for tap water in Spain?
Is it OK to ask for tap water in Spain? 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.
Can Brits drink tap water in Barcelona?
According to General de Sanidad (the government agency that looks after the tap water in Spain) and Aig?es de Barcelona (the local water company) it's potable (drinkable) according to all international standards including the EU and WHO.
Can you drink tap water in Pollensa?
The tap water is drinkable.
Do Spanish locals drink tap water?
A. Although 99.5% of Spain's tap water is safe to drink, many Spaniards prefer to drink bottled water due to its taste. Madrid has some of the best-tasting tap water in the country and lower sales of bottled water as a result.
Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife?
Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife? People in the Canary Islands tend to buy bottled water because much of the tap water here is desalinated sea water – it's safe to drink but not particularly pleasant taste-wise.
Should I tip in Spain?
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.