Is the tap water safe to drink in Cyprus?
Yes. According to WHO and UNICEF, 99.7% of people in Cyprus had safely managed drinking water at home in 2024.
99.7%
of people in Cyprus had safely managed drinking water at home in 2024
WHO/UNICEF: from a protected source, at home, available when needed and free from contamination.
Why a public tap can still be different
Taps on beaches and promenades may be showers or rinsing points, and a tap in a hotel garden can be on a different supply from the water indoors. If it isn't marked as drinking water, don't assume it is.
Check the tap, then tell the next person
Stick to taps clearly marked for drinking, and look at the spout first. When you find one, add it to Fontavio with a note on where it is and what the sign says. On a hot day by the sea, someone will be glad of it.
Sources
Get it before the next long walk.
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