
Water is probably something most people don't consider when they're travelling abroad - until that is, when they get thirsty.

But while many would be savvy enough to buy bottled water in third world countries, perhaps few have stopped to consider destinations in Europe where you really shouldn't drink water straight from the tap.

Indeed, drinking unsafe water can give you anything from diarrhoea and Hepatitis A to typhoid and cholera.

It's not just drinking the water that could be unsafe - even brushing your teeth or accidentally gurgling a mouthful in the shower could leave you feeling ill.

Now a new infographic on European destinations from citybase apartments, based on advice from USA's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has revealed where you should be more vigilant with your water.

A CDC spokesperson told MailOnline Travel: 'CDC recommendations for drinking water are based on the overall risk of gastrointestinal illness among travelers to a country.

'Although municipal water in cities and urban areas may be treated and safe to drink, water quality in rural areas can be less certain. CDC recommendations reflect an abundance of caution, and travelers are encouraged to drink bottled water if any doubt exists.'

So from Albania to the Vatican City, here are the countries where you should change up to bottled water - and the places where you don't need to worry.

A new infographic has revealed the different destinations in Europe where you can and can't safely drink the water straight from taps