Drinking water in Fuerteventura

Drinking water in Fuerteventura is the sore point of this island, which hosts tourists from all over the world every year and many decide to move there .

Tap water in Fuerteventura is of poor quality and is not recommended for drinking or cooking, as it may cause intestinal problems.

The first thing to say is that water for human consumption comes mainly from two sources: tunnels dug into the mountain and desalinated. 

The hardness of the water, mainly due to the presence of a large amount of calcium and, in much of the island, significant quantities of dissolved salts.

Water that is too saline obviously promotes fluid retention and also increases the risk of developing kidney stones, especially in older people.

In addition to the fact that the tap water in Fuerteventura is not recommended to drink, it should also be added that in some areas, especially in the south, water runs out every other day.

In a place like Fuerteventura, where year-round summer temperatures require good hydration, there are a few important things you need to know.

What to know about drinking water in Fuerteventura?

Obviously , drinking water in Fuerteventura is best for making coffee and herbal teas, rice and pasta, it’s best to use bottled water, which can be found in all supermarkets.

You can choose between packs of 6 2-liter bottles, or 5 or 8-liter bottles, which are also less expensive throughout the island of Fuerteventura.

Many holiday homes have tap water purification systems to make it drinkable, where the water is filtered with a reverse osmosis system.

This is the best method both for those coming to Fuerteventura as tourists and for those who decide to move and will have to deal with the lack of drinking water every day.

To avoid constant water cuts, hotels in Fuerteventura and every holiday home in Fuerteventura have one or more water tanks.

Excellent advice also for those who decide to move to Fuerteventura, especially in some areas of southern Fuerteventura such as Costa Calma .

What are the benefits of water purified by reverse osmosis?

Osmosis is a filtration process , where water passes through osmotic membranes under higher pressure.

This purifies it leaving it light and pure, thus providing drinking water in Fuerteventura.

The advantages of osmosis for drinking water in Fuerteventura are many, including the following:

• It allows the achievement of optimal gastric pH values
• Rapid overcoming of acidity states
• It’s great for preparing formula milk for our little ones
• Reduces digestion time
• Helps with urinary tract problems
• It helps overcome intestinal problems in general
• Speeds up the elimination of uric acid in case of slowdowns

Water treated with reverse osmosis is perfectly suitable for food use, so much so that it is even commonly used in hospitals and professional laboratories.

Reverse osmosis is the most effective and safe technology for filtering and purifying water because:

• no chemicals of any kind are used
• the percentage of mineral salts present in the water is drastically reduced and at the same time organic pollutants are eliminated

Is the tap water drinkable?

Many people wonder whether the tap water in Fuerteventura is drinkable, but there are some truths and some lies about this.

In general, it is advisable not to drink tap water, as it is of poor quality and could cause abdominal problems.

But in our experience on the island, tap water is perfect for cooking soups, pasta, rice, herbal teas, and coffee, or for washing fruit and vegetables.

Of course, the gut and immune system are essential to our well-being.

Altered intestinal flora can further lower immune defenses , making people more prone to disorders and inflammation.

Although we are not aware of any serious intestinal problems from drinking water in Fuerteventura, we always recommend caution and prevention when drinking bottled water.