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Where is the clearest tropical water in the world?

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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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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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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Grand Anse Beach, Grenada One of the big attractions here is some of the clearest water in the Caribbean, the pristine sea floor sloping away gently at first and dropping off into navy blue depths. But even 90 feet from the shore, the visibility is exceptional and the sea teeming with life.

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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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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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Where in Greece has the clearest water? If clear water is what you're after, head to Balos Beach in Crete, which has some of the clearest water in Greece. What's better, Corfu or Crete? Both Corfu and Crete have incredible Greek beaches.

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Maldives water is known for its abundance of coral reefs. The waters of Maldives are known to consist of coral reefs and “phytoplankton” which absorbs blue and green colours from the sunlight due to which it causes clean water and you can see crystal clear reflection.

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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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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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Nightlife: Barbados has a lot more bars and nightspots, plus it hosts world-famous festivals. Natural beauty: Besides the beaches, St Lucia has more spectacular scenery. Golf: Barbados has numerous golf courses including world-class options. St Lucia only has one 18-hole course.

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Puerto Colón beach Located in San Eugenio, Playa Puerto Colon is your ideal destination. It has clear and calm waters that often shade the shoreline turquoise. This makes it a beautiful scenery for photos, especially early in the morning or the sunsets.

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