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 here is 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.

If you prefer fizzy water you need to ask for "agua con gas" as opposed to "agua sin gas" for the still variety. Whatever you prefer to drink, tap or mineral, fizzy or still, in the Province of Granada, there is certainly little to restrict you indulging in Earth’s most important resource, water.