Is the Aegean Sea warmer than the Mediterranean Sea?

Generally very warm Ionian sea and central Mediterranean, slightly 'cooler' Aegean sea.



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The average temperature in Europe is 21.8°C. The highest current temperature on the continent according to our data, is in Koper (Slovenia) where water has 28.9 degrees celsius. On the other hand the lowest temperature is in Dalatangi (Iceland) where water has 12.1 degrees celsius.

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Nissi Bay Beach, Ayia Napa, Cyprus It's located on the island of Cyprus, which is known to have some of the clearest waters in all of Europe. A tiny strip of soft, pale sand divides two sections of light blue shallows, ensuring picturesque views no matter where you set up camp.

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Here is a review of current sea surface temperatures around the country. Generally very warm Ionian sea and central Mediterranean, slightly 'cooler' Aegean sea. The western coast of Greece, including the islands Corfu, Lefkada and Cephalonia is very warm, with sea surface temperatures in 28-30 °C range.

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Since over two thousands years ago Greeks swim at least twice a day! The beaches are everywhere, small, medium or large in size. The “Aegean Sea” is famous all over the world; during summers, even under Moonlight the colors are especially wonderful and cannot be described. These nights swimmers enjoy the clearwater.

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What is the warmest body of water on Earth? The hottest ocean area is in the Persian Gulf, where water temperatures at the surface exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Another hot area exists in the Red Sea, where a temperature of 132.8 degrees Fahrenheit has been recorded at a depth of about 6,500 feet.

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The warmest water in Greece is in Corfu where water has 27.5 degrees celsius. On the contrary, the lowest temperature is in Rethimno where water has only 26.6 degrees celsius.

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Most Beautiful Beaches in the Mediterranean
  • Cala Coticcio Beach – Sardinia.
  • Cala Salada & Saladeta – Ibiza.
  • Platja de Ses Illetes – Formentera.
  • Cala Macarelleta – Menorca.
  • Caló des Moro – Mallorca.
  • Navagio Beach – Zakynthos.
  • Monterosso Fegina Beach – Cinque Terre.
  • Lindos Beach – Rhodes.


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16 Best Beaches in the Mediterranean
  • Red Beach • Santorini, Greece.
  • Spiaggia Grande • Amalfi Coast, Italy.
  • Bogatell • Barcelona, Spain.
  • Banje Beach • Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Praia da Marinha • Algarve, Portugal.
  • Super Paradise Beach • Mykonos, Greece.
  • En Vau • Calanque, France.
  • Spiaggia dei Conigli • Lampedusa, Italy.


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So if shimmering translucent waters float your boat, you should check out the following destinations:
  • SARDINIA, ITALY. What is this? ...
  • TURKEY'S TURQUOISE COAST. What is this? ...
  • LITTLE CYCLADES, GREECE. What is this? ...
  • PUGLIA, ITALY. What is this? ...
  • KSAMIL, ALBANIA. ...
  • MENORCA, SPAIN. ...
  • MALTA'S BLUE LAGOON, MALTA. ...
  • FORMENTERA, SPAIN.


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