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Can you drink tap water in Albania?

Capital: TiranaAlbanian, GreekUpdated October 2026

NoNo, drink bottled

Can you drink the tap water in Albania?

Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is treated in cities but supply and pipes are unreliable; locals drink bottled. Buy large bottles to refill.

Place	Verdict	Notes
Tirana	No, drink bottled	Tap water is treated but unreliable; locals use bottled water. Buy large bottles to refill; café ice is usually fine.
Saranda	No, drink bottled	Tap water is not recommended; buy bottled water. Beach bars and restaurants serve bottled water and factory ice.
Ksamil	No, drink bottled	Drink bottled or filtered water; supply is intermittent and pipes are old. Café ice is usually factory-made.
Berat	No, drink bottled	Drink bottled or filtered water; supply is intermittent and pipes are old. Café ice is usually factory-made.
Gjirokastër	No, drink bottled	Drink bottled or filtered water; supply is intermittent and pipes are old. Café ice is usually factory-made.
Shkodër	No, drink bottled	Drink bottled or filtered water; supply is intermittent and pipes are old. Café ice is usually factory-made.
Himara	No, drink bottled	Drink bottled or filtered water; supply is intermittent and pipes are old. Café ice is usually factory-made.
Durrës	No, drink bottled	Drink bottled or filtered water; supply is intermittent and pipes are old. Café ice is usually factory-made.
Vlorë	No, drink bottled	Tap water is treated but the supply and pipes are unreliable. Locals drink bottled water; buy large bottles to refill.
Theth	Filter or boil	Spring water is common and locals drink it, but filter or treat it if unsure. Bottled water is sold at shops.
Dhërmi	No, drink bottled	Tap water is not reliably safe; locals use bottled water. Refill from large bottles sold in shops.

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