Never Flush Toilet Paper in Municipal Plumbing

Across the entire nation—from luxury boutique suites in Santorini to traditional village tavernas in the Peloponnese—the municipal sewer pipes are narrow (typically 50mm in diameter) and lack the capacity to process paper pulp. Flushing toilet paper causes immediate blockages in domestic and municipal drainage.

Always dispose of toilet paper, wet wipes, and sanitary products in the lidded pedal bin placed directly beside the toilet. These bins are emptied daily by housekeeping staff or taverna owners. Ignoring this unwritten rule can result in costly emergency plumbing interventions.