The countries in Europe you can drink tap water in — and where you shouldn't

People around Scotland are making plans to jet off and enjoy some European sun this summer.

There are numerous preparations to make before heading to the airport, for example checking the covid regulations of your destination.

One consideration that may not be obvious, but is very important nonetheless, is checking whether the country you are flying to has drinkable tap water.

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Whilst in Scotland, we are used to tasty and healthy drinking water, many countries in Europe have tap water that is far less pleasant — or even unsafe.

Holiday website TripSavvy has compiled a list of all of the countries where it is safe — and unsafe — to drink the tap water.

If heading to a place where it is not advised, you should consider packing a water bottle with a built-in filter, or even a filter straw.

The countries in Europe where it is safe to drink tap water

• Andorra

• Austria

• Belgium

• Bulgaria — though avoid it in rural areas

• Croatia

• Czech Republic

• Denmark

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Gibraltar — though may not taste very nice

• Greece — though avoid it on the islands

• Iceland

• Italy

• Ireland

• Liechtenstein

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

• Macedonia

• Malta

• Monaco — though it is treated with chlorine so bottled water is recommended

• The Netherlands

• Norway

• Poland

• Portugal

• San Marino

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Spain — in all cities

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• UK

The countries in Europe where you should not drink tap water

• Albania

• Belarus

• Bosnia and Herzegovina — though it is safe in Sarajevo

• Hungary — though it is safe in the major cities

• Montenegro

• Romania — though it is safe in the major cities

• Serbia — though it is safe in the major cities