Island in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Can you drink tap water in Hvar?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Hvar?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep bottled water on hand.
Key facts
- In Hvar: Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep bottled water on hand.
- Across Croatia: Tap water is safe and good nationwide. Refill bottles at public fountains in old towns.
- Safely managed drinking water: 87% of people in Croatia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Croatia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Split | Yes, drinkable |
| Dubrovnik | Yes, drinkable |
| Zagreb | Yes, drinkable |
| Hvar | Yes, drinkable |
| Zadar | Yes, drinkable |
| Pula | Yes, drinkable |
| Rovinj | Yes, drinkable |
| Makarska | Yes, drinkable |
| Korčula | Yes, drinkable |
| Brač | Yes, drinkable |
| Šibenik | Yes, drinkable |
| Krk | Yes, drinkable |
| Poreč | Yes, drinkable |
| Trogir | Yes, drinkable |
| Vis | Yes, drinkable |
| Rijeka | Yes, drinkable |
| Opatija | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Hvar?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe; summer shortages sometimes interrupt supply, so keep bottled water on hand.
Can you drink tap water in Croatia?
Tap water is safe and good nationwide. Refill bottles at public fountains in old towns.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Hvar Tourist Board
- Jadrolinija ferries
- Croatian National Tourist Board
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