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Can you drink tap water in Croatia?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Croatia?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and good nationwide. Refill bottles at public fountains in old towns.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 87% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Croatia
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Split | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe and good; refill from the palace and Riva fountains. |
| Dubrovnik | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; refill from the Onofrio fountains in the Old Town. |
| Zagreb | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe and good; drinking fountains in parks and squares. |
| Hvar | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep bottled water on hand. |
| Zadar | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; refill at old town fountains. |
| Pula | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe and good; fountains in the old town. |
| Rovinj | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe and good; refill at town fountains. |
| Makarska | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; refill at town fountains. |
| Korčula | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep a bottle. |
| Brač | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep a bottle. |
| Šibenik | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe and good; refill at old town fountains. |
| Krk | Yes, drinkable | Safe to drink. Island supply is reliable but may be restricted in drought; bottled water is also cheap. |
| Poreč | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe. Public fountains exist in some squares; bottled water is also cheap. |
| Trogir | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; refill at old town fountains. |
| Vis | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep a bottle. |
| Rijeka | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe and good; refill at city fountains. |
| Opatija | Yes, drinkable | Safe and good. Public fountains are available in parks. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Croatian Ministry of the Interior: digital nomads
- UK FCDO travel advice: Croatia
- Speedtest Global Index: Croatia
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Croatia
- World Bank open data
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