What island has the clearest blue water?

1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.



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THE MALDIVES This island nation is not the easiest place to get to, but its sheer beauty makes the journey worth it. Sitting between the Indian and Arabian seas, the Maldives' 1,000 coral islands are set in the clearest water in the world accompanied by the purest beaches.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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Maldives. The area known as the Maldives is 99% clear, blue waters and just 1% land.

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The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.

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Top 10 Unexpectedly Clear Waters in the UK
  • Cornwall Beaches, England. ...
  • East Sussex, England. ...
  • Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland. ...
  • Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland. ...
  • Rhossili Bay, Swansea, South Wales. ...
  • Blackpool Sands, Devon, England. ...
  • Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire, Wales. ...
  • Porthcurno, Cornwall, England.


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Discover some of our top picks below, plus a full list of England's Blue Flag beaches broken down by region.
  • Trevone Bay, Cornwall. ...
  • Whitley Bay Beach, North Tyneside. ...
  • Sea Palling Beach, Norfolk. ...
  • Trecco Bay, Wales. ...
  • Scarborough North Bay, Yorkshire. ...
  • Westward Ho!, Devon. ...
  • Central Beach, Skegness.


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Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.

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Myrtos beach in Kefalonia island is definitely one the most impressive beaches in Greece. It's amazing, crystal clear blue waters are uniquely beautiful. Myrtos beach is situated in the region of Pylaros in Kefalonia island, which is part of the Ionian group of islands in the west side of the country.

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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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1. Blue Lake, New Zealand. The Blue Lake is the clearest lake in the world. New Zealand is well-known for its natural beauty, with mountainous terrains surrounding crystal clear lakes whenever you hop out of the city.

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Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel in New Zealand has hot water that reaches up to 64 degrees C. It's not the water in the sea, however, but the water that bubbles up through the sand from the geothermal springs.

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Being situated on the west coast of Barbados means the water is calm, clear, and perfect for swimming. There'll be plenty of watersport offers as you walk down the beach, from jet skis to paddleboarding. The coast is also backed by plenty of lovely restaurants, cafes, and little shops selling essential items.

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18 Best Beaches in the U.K.
  • Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall, England.
  • Durdle Door, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England.
  • Three Cliffs Bay, Wales.
  • Whitstable Beach, Kent, England.
  • West Dunes, Camber Sands, England.
  • Hunstanton Beach, Norfolk, England.
  • Cuckmere Haven, Seaford, East Sussex, England.
  • Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England.


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