This Mediterranean Country Has the Cleanest Waters in the World—and It's Famous for Its Crystal-Clear Turquoise Beaches

This Mediterranean Country Has the Cleanest Waters in the World—and It's Famous for Its Crystal-clear Turquoise Beaches

To find the clearest waters in the world, you have to go to the Mediterranean.Алексей Облов/Getty Images The clear blue waters and white sand of Nissi Beach in Cyprus.The cleanest swimming water in the world is in Cyprus, according to this year’s report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) that ranks the cleanest bathing water.The report analyzes both inland and coastal swimming spots, Cyprus has ranked the best of the bunch, with 99.2 per…

Cyprus Has the Cleanest Waters in the World

The cleanest swimming water in the world is in Cyprus, according to this year’s report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) that ranks the cleanest bathing water. The report analyzes both inland and coastal swimming spots, Cyprus has ranked the best of the bunch, with 99.2 percent of its 123 tested waters rated as excellent, the highest possible score. The sites that were tested include popular beach resorts as well as quieter, less touris…