Spain

Tap water in Barcelona meets EU standards and is safe to drink; if you dislike the mineral taste, use a small filter or buy bottled water for flavor. In restaurants ask for "aigua de l'aixeta" (tap water) if you prefer it, but bottled water is commonly offered to tourists.

City water is safe, but older building pipes may affect taste. Let the tap run briefly before drinking.

Tap water in Seville meets EU standards and is safe to drink, though it can taste hard or slightly chlorinated; buy bottled water or use a small filter only if you prefer a milder taste. In restaurants ask if tap water is served — many will provide it on request.

Valencia's tap water meets EU standards and is safe to drink, though it is often hard and may have a slight chlorine taste; if you prefer a milder flavor, use bottled water or a simple filter.

Seville's tap water meets EU standards and is generally safe to drink; you can use it for drinking, brushing teeth, and ice. If you prefer milder taste or stay in an older building with uncertain plumbing, buy filtered or bottled water.

Zaragoza tap water meets EU standards and is safe to drink for most visitors; if you are sensitive to hard water or the mineral taste, use bottled or filtered water for drinking. Tap water is fine for brushing teeth, ice, washing produce, and showering.

Tap water in Málaga meets EU standards and is generally safe to drink; choose bottled water only if you dislike the taste or are staying in a building with very old plumbing.

Murcia's tap water is potable and meets Spanish standards; tourists can drink it, though it may taste hard or slightly chlorinated — use bottled or filtered water if you prefer a milder flavor.

Tap water in Palma is treated to EU standards and is safe to drink, though it can taste slightly chlorinated or mineral from desalination; if you dislike the taste, buy bottled water or use a small filter.