City in Central Portugal, Portugal
Can you drink tap water in Coimbra?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Coimbra?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and good; ask for água da torneira in restaurants.
Key facts
- In Coimbra: Tap water is safe and good; ask for água da torneira in restaurants.
- Across Portugal: Safe and good quality nationwide, though chlorinated in places. Restaurants serve bottled by default; ask for 'água da torneira'.
- Safely managed drinking water: 95% of people in Portugal (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Portugal
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Lisbon | Yes, drinkable |
| Porto | Yes, drinkable |
| Algarve | Yes, drinkable |
| Madeira | Yes, drinkable |
| Sintra | Yes, drinkable |
| Lagos | Yes, drinkable |
| Albufeira | Yes, drinkable |
| Cascais | Yes, drinkable |
| Azores | Yes, drinkable |
| Faro | Yes, drinkable |
| Ericeira | Yes, drinkable |
| Coimbra | Yes, drinkable |
| Douro Valley | Yes, drinkable |
| Évora | Yes, drinkable |
| Braga | Yes, drinkable |
| Aveiro | Yes, drinkable |
| Nazaré | Yes, drinkable |
| Silver Coast | Yes, drinkable |
| Tavira | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Coimbra?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and good; ask for água da torneira in restaurants.
Can you drink tap water in Portugal?
Safe and good quality nationwide, though chlorinated in places. Restaurants serve bottled by default; ask for 'água da torneira'.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- University of Coimbra (UNESCO site)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- SMTUC
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