Thanks everyone! ! In all the Greek Islands we have visited including Santorini we always drink the bottled bottle but have never had any issues using the tap water for washing/cleaning teeth. You will be absolutely fine.
Can you use tap water in Santorini?
Technically, Santorini's tap water is safe to drink. However, it's also brackish, and the water supply system itself isn't always reliable. Single-use water bottles are popular in Santorini, but terrible for the environment.
Can you brush your teeth with the water in Mykonos?
Tap water is not drinkable on the island. You can brush your teeth and have a shower but bottled water is suggested for drinking.
Can you have ice cubes in Greece?
Hey orsett49:-) Although I always buy bottled water, I've never had an issue with drinking coffees, frappes, etc., made with local water.. even drinks with ice cubes has never presented a problem:-) I doubt much they use bottled water to make ice cubes.. but have on occasion seen some places use bottled water to make …
Can Americans drink the water in Greece?
The water all over Greece is safe to drink from the tap but it can contain a large amount of minerals which may upset people with delicate stomachs. Bottled water is available everywhere cheaply so most folk would buy that anyway. Hello!
Can you brush teeth with water in Santorini?
Can Americans drink the water in Mykonos?
No, it is not recommended for Americans or any visitors to drink tap water in Mykonos. The water quality on the island may not meet the necessary standards for safe consumption.
Can you use toilet roll in Greece?
What's different about Greek toilets? Greek sewage pipes are much narrower than US or British pipes, and therefore can't handle paper or any other items as it will easily clog them. This is because the infrastructure and sewerage system are much older.
Can you drink ice in Greece?
If they are made with tap water, they may not be safe to consume, especially in the Greek Islands. However, many hotels use bottled water to make ice cubes, which gets you a safe drink. If you have any doubts, we recommend removing the ice cubes from your drink before they have a chance to melt.
Does Santorini have clean water?
Santorini really has no sources of natural drinking water. While a couple of new sea water desalination plants have been able to supply the main cities with clean water, many households still rely on collecting the winter rain fall in large tanks that sit on top of many houses.
What to do with toilet paper in Santorini?
Santorini » Articles » Can you flush toilet paper in Santorini? No, in Santorini you cannot flush toilet paper down the toilet bowl. As with most places in Greece, toilet paper cannot be flushed down the toilet. You should place the used toilet paper into a special trash bin located next to it.