Island, Portugal
Can you drink tap water in Madeira?
Can you drink the tap water in Madeira?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and drunk by locals; very hard in places. Mountain villages may have temporary advisories.
Key facts
- In Madeira: Tap water is safe and drunk by locals; very hard in places. Mountain villages may have temporary advisories.
- 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 Madeira?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and drunk by locals; very hard in places. Mountain villages may have temporary advisories.
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
- Visit Madeira
- Madeira Airport (ANA)
- Horários do Funchal
- SESARAM
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