Hello: Since I have never traveled in Spain or Portugal, I don't know if the faucet water is safe to drink or not. I am assuming it is in that it is in Europe, but I have been traveling in Central and South American - and you definitely can't drink the water below the US southern border. Please let me know, also, how much drinking water usually costs. Many thanks,
kathleen

Hi again, Kathleen!
I believe there's a thread on this topic here on the message board so try a SEARCH.

But in short, you'll find that water in the cities on the Iberian Peninsula is quite safe for "American" stomachs. I've never had problems. In fact, water treatment plant standards in the cities are typically higher than those in the USA. Places in the countryside, however, may be a different case although it's rather hit-and-miss. I've never had any "stomach issues" after visiting any of Spain's smallest villages but different stomachs can handle different microbes, of course.

Anyone else have feedback on this topic? Saludos, MadridMan

Just having returned from traveling in the cities and in the country I by one obttle of bottled water and then reuse it as often as I need refilling from the fountains in the village and the kitchfaucets. Never had an issue even while walking many miles.

Drink the water...it's safe...both in the city and the country...and as the Spanairds say...el agua (española) es dulce.

During the summer in Spain it is very (and I underline very) hot...and dry. The people will tell you that you need to drink about 2 gallons a day to by hydrated. Even when you order it, they usually give you it from the sink (del grifo)...with ice.

Sheryl

I have great memories of stopping and drinking at the many springs (always accompanied by a statue and/or plaque blessing those who passed) in the mountains of Galicia. Never had a problem.

Great! I drink a lot of water and when it's hot, I drink more. Thanks.

I'll suggest to drink bottled water in coast villages because sink water it has usually bad taste (too many minerals).

Water is always drinkable in Spain, both in urban and country places. However, if you see the words "Agua no potable" that means water is not ready for human consume.

Fernando

Kathleen,

Madrid's tap water is simple delicious! (as delicious as water can be). I miss it so much when I'm out of town

think PIM is right, been here for two months....drinking tap water ever since and still alive with no major mishaps...

I was advised to not drink the tap water whilst in Spain!? Hmm...? Maybe it was to boost the sales of bottled water! heehee