Doug

Is the water something to worry about in Greece?

Elaine

No. If the tap water isn't good enough to drink, you can always buy bottles very cheaply.

Water

I drink bottled water (cheap) in mainland and some of the islands, because I don´t like the taste of tap water. But for example on Crete I always drink tap water.

sorrytobearsey

it's not a third world country you know.

kate

Although Greek water is safe, many people find that a change of water can upset their system, so it's worth using bottled water for the peace of mind.

April

It may not be a third world country but just try getting toast! We may not have needed to, but we used bottled water. Water bottles probably mark the tourist in Greece more than a camera around the neck.

mpprh

Hi<BR><BR>Good water is important in Greece.<BR>You won't find bad water.<BR>On some of the Islands, it may not taste too good, but it will not harm you.<BR><BR>Peter<BR><BR>

Marion

I have lived in Nafplion for a few months and the water is no problem to drink from the tap. I understand it is filtered. Smaller towns - a bit iffy maybe, but many have mountain spring water. Ask.

Carolina

Lots of loacals drink bottled water and lots drink tap. It's a matter of preference really although I agree that it is worth sticking to bottled if you are prone to stomach upsets. <BR>Carolina

Steve

The tap water in W3estern Crete is better than we have at home in the UK.<BR>

Dee

By the way, bottled water DOES NOT equal tourist!!<BR><BR>My friend walks around with a bottle of water all the time, especially when we're on the islands, walking around all day.<BR><BR>Don't be so paranoid...and if you want toast, say home!

April

Good grief Dee, you're actually getting all worked up about a comment about toast? <BR><BR>By the way, want to make a fortune? Take a truckload of toasters to Greece.

Dee

April,<BR><BR>you're right, I know. It's just that, there's so many wonderful things about Greece,I think lack of toast is the last thing anyone should notice <BR><BR>maybe I will start a "toaster-export" business!!!<BR><BR>d.

sorrytobearsey

i too get irked when foreigners abroad insist on sticking to exactly the same food they eat when at home. ain't it half the fun of being away?! greek breakfast - yoghurt, fresh fruit and honey. fresh bread with oil drizzled on. strong greek coffee. tiropita, spanikopita - bloody gorgeous!!

RobynFrance

How is the coffee in Greece? Is breakfast coffee served with milk in the cafe au lait fashion? How about tea? Is that offered routinely in cafes? One more beverage wine--what variety does the Greek white most resemble? Is it similar to a Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc? Or is it sweeter--Can you recommend some inexpensive dry wines to look for?

Many thanks,
Robyn France

jbrramsey

Water in Greece depends totally on where you are. Of the islands that I know, Lesvos has artesian water, the best I have ever tasted. Halki, Simi and Tilos have little or no water of their own so it all comes in by tanker. O.K. for tea and coffee, but you are reccommended to use bottled for drinking. I would always seek local knowledge.

John

ira

Hi Robyn,

&gt;One more beverage wine--..&lt;

Retsina is the famous Greek wine. It is an acquired taste, but goes well with Greek food.

RobynFrance

Hi Ira--thanks for the response. I keep reading Retsina is unusual, etc.--but is it dry, bitter, sweet--can u provide a bit more--suppose I should go out and buy a bottle but is there a house type wine which u recommend? One perhaps which will appeal without &quot;the acquired taste&quot;--Thanks as always.

Robyn France

SandyMerm

Retsina has a distinct taste of pine. Nothing I can compare it to in the states. It is an aquires taste, most people either really like it or hate it, but on a hot day, sitting outside a cafe, sipping retsina is a treat.

cristine27

The water in Greece is just fine! I always drink tap water and i've never had a problem. All the people i know drink tap water.
Water in Greece is VERY cheap because we drink it A LOT, so you won't have any problem with bottled if you prefer it. (It was a shock for me the price of water in London or Paris).

For RobynFrance: Retsina is a very particular kind of wine and many greeks don't like it.
(Usually you can find it in tavernas).
Greece produces many kinds of wines, some of which are top quality.

Now about coffee... well coffee is a &quot;religion&quot; in Greece. We all drink coffees and every kind of it.. Filtered, cappucino, espresso, frapes, greek coffee... Greeks always say quot;let's go for a coffee&quot; and they gather with friends and chat for 2 hours. It's not a 'quick' thing as in Italy for example.
(Of course you'll be able to find tea everywhere also but not so many people drink tea)