Can I Drink Tap Water in Andorra?
Safe
Quick Answer
Tap water in Andorra is generally safe to drink and is a good option for travelers. Most visitors can use tap water for drinking, brushing teeth, and ice without special precautions.
Andorra is a tap-water-safe destination with strong overall coverage and generally good mountain water quality. World Bank 2024 estimates show 100% basic drinking water access and about 90.6% safely managed drinking water services. Travelers can normally drink tap water in hotels, restaurants, and homes, with only occasional local maintenance notices or taste differences.
Water Quality Details
Andorra benefits from a small, well-managed water system and mountain catchments that support strong drinking water reliability compared with many tourist destinations. World Bank 2024 JMP-based indicators report 100% basic drinking water access and about 90.6% safely managed service coverage, consistent with a high-confidence safe rating for travelers. Government of Andorra environmental reporting also reflects active water quality monitoring. As in many European destinations, taste may vary by parish or building plumbing, but safety concerns are generally low and bottled water is optional rather than necessary.
Water sourceSurface water
TreatmentChlorination, Filtration
HardnessModerate
TDS200 ppm
Taste rating4/5
Taste notesfresh mountain taste · light mineral notes · occasionally chlorinated depending on system
Contaminant Data
Practical Tips
🧊 Ice is safe
🪧 Brushing teeth safe
🍽 Restaurant water safe
🔥 Boiling not needed
💧 No filter needed
- Tap water is generally safe to drink across Andorra
- You can usually use tap water for ice and brushing teeth
- Carry a reusable bottle to refill at your hotel or rental
- If taste is chlorinated, chill the water briefly before drinking
- Check local notices during rare maintenance or storm events
Bottled water~$1 USD (Everywhere)
Traveler Advice
Risk level: Low
Diarrhea risk: Low
Most travelers in Andorra can rely on tap water throughout their stay. Bottled water is easy to find, but it is usually a preference choice rather than a health requirement. If you are staying in a remote mountain property, ask about any local maintenance advisories, but routine use of tap water is generally fine.
Travelers usually do not need to acclimate to Andorra tap water beyond normal taste differences from mineral content.
- Tap water is generally safe in hotels, homes, and restaurants
- Use normal travel food hygiene precautions
- Carry a reusable bottle and refill from the tap
- Check local notices only during rare maintenance events
Health Warnings
⚠ Health Warnings
- No major countrywide tap-water health warning for travelers under normal conditions
Sources & References
Government
Data confidence: Medium
Last updated: 2026-02-23