Spain leads the list with a hidden beach, Torrente de Pareis, in the Balearic island of Mallorca, followed by Bordeira Beach in Portugal's Algarve coast and Spain's Amio Beach in Pechon, Cantabria, in second and third places.
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.
Elafonisi Beach, Crete, GreeceElafonisi Beach is a beautiful beach located on the southwestern coast of the Greek island of Crete. The beach is known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine white sand, and pinkish-hued sand dunes that create a stunning contrast against the blue sea.
1. Spain. During my travels throughout Europe, I had the opportunity to discover some truly amazing places, but no other country made me feel more alive and inspired than Spain, with its monumental cities, dazzling costas, and gloriously laid-back way of life.
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.
Chia Coast, Southern SardiniaOn the very southern end of Sardinia, Italy's second largest island, the Chia coast is comprised of an undulating nine miles of wide, sugar-sand beaches, lofty dunes, and shallow, clear waters that stretch for dozens of meters into the sea.
Maldives. All beaches of this beautiful island nation are so clean that it is difficult to pick just one. You'll know it once you're here. The Maldives is divine!
1. Lake Baikal, Siberia. This lake plunges down to about 2,000 feet, making it the deepest lake in the world, as well as one of the freshest. The reason Lake Baikal is so fresh is due to it's volume.