Drinking water in Spain is known as ‘agua potable’ and, whilst it is considered safe to drink tap water in all major cities in Spain, the Province of Granada, Andalucía, is, quite rightly, proud of the exceptional quality of its drinking water. Being situated at the base of the snow capped Sierra Nevada mountain range and home to the natural springs of Lanjáron, the water is here crystal clear and extremely refreshing.

In the small villages of the Alpujarras, the Lecrín Valley and Los Guajares, can be found free running fountains, from which one can drink directly. People drive for miles to fill their bottles from these many fountains citing their preference for the clarity of taste in this natural phenomenon. 

Because, along the Costa Tropical, it is not advisable to drink water directly from the tap, bottled water from Lanjáron is widely available to buy in supermarkets alongside a range of other keenly priced bottled brands. Some brands can be bought in 5 litre bottles for less than a euro. Most hotels, bars and restaurants also sell water from Lanjáron, although in some establishments, it can cost more than a glass of local wine.