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Where are the cleanest waters in Europe?

Austria has the cleanest bathing water in Europe, according to the European Environment Agency. Nearly 98 per cent of its bathing areas - where people regularly swim - were given an 'excellent' rating last year.



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In 2022, 95% of bathing waters in Croatia met the 'excellent' quality standard. This percentage was the highest in Europe. Also sharing this number were Cyprus, Austria and Greece.

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As a country scattered with thousands (168,000 to be exact) of lakes, 85% of which have received good or excellent environmental evaluations, it's no wonder Finland boasts some of the cleanest natural water in the world.

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TURKEY'S TURQUOISE COAST Because the seas in this part of Turkey are so blue that the whole stretch of coastline is named 'The Turquoise Coast'.

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Can you drink tap water in Italy hotels? The water quality across Italy is of a pretty high standard. So you can drink tap water in hotels across Italy with no problems.

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You can help reduce plastic waste and save money by bringing your own reusable water bottle. You can refill it in destinations where it's safe to drink the tap water, or use the filtered water at your hotel, or drinking fountains and refill stations found across Europe.

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Elafonisi, Crete. The island of Elafonisi in Crete, Greece is often referred to as the Maldives of the Mediterranean. The island is located on the southwest coast of Crete and is renowned for its crystal clear, shallow waters. It's also known for its pink sand.

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Denmark. With a total EPI score of 77.9, Denmark is the cleanest and most environmentally friendly country, according to the 2022 EPI Results. Denmark stands out for its high scores in several categories, including wastewater treatment (100), marine protected areas (100), and heavy metals (100).

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