Where is the most crystal blue water?

20 Bluest Waters In the World
  1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. ...
  2. Palawan, Philippines. ...
  3. Crater Lake, Oregon. ...
  4. Ambergris Caye, Belize. ...
  5. Exuma, Bahamas. ...
  6. Hanauma Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. ...
  7. Egremnoi, Greece. ...
  8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.




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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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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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This glorious blue colour is due partly to the reflection of the blue skies and partly to the fact that the sea does not contain large quantities of solid matter such as plankton, mud and dust floating in the water. The way in which the Greek Sea sparkles is like no other the world over.

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A deep blue colored wave viewed from the water surface near Encinitas, California, United States. The Pacific Ocean contains some of the most deep blue colored waters in the world.

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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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Top 5 Clear Water Beaches in the Mediterranean
  1. 1) Spiaggia dei Conigli, Lampedusa, Italy. ...
  2. 2) Cala Macarelleta, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. ...
  3. 3) Navagio Beach, Zakynthos Island, Greece. ...
  4. 4) Nissi Beach, Aya Napa, Cyprus. ...
  5. 5) Blue Lagoon, Comino Island, Malta, Europe.


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Most nutrients are found in the bottom layers, but algae thrive in the top layers, where the sun shines, as they need light to grow. The result of all these factors is the clear, blue water that all mediterranean divers know and love so well.

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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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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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20 Best Beaches in Greece With the Bluest Water You've Ever Seen
  • Navagio Beach, Zakynthos. miljko/Getty Images. ...
  • Sarakiniko Beach, Milos. Cavan Images/Getty Images. ...
  • Elafonissi Beach, Crete. ...
  • Voidokilia Beach, Messinia. ...
  • Golden Beach, Paros. ...
  • Voutoumi Beach, Antipaxos. ...
  • Seychelles Beach, Ikaria. ...
  • Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia.


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Elafonisi Beach, Crete, Greece Elafonisi 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.

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Our survey of the most beautiful countries in the world saw Switzerland praised for its “spectacular scenery” and “beautiful spotless cities. It's also one of the best summer destinations in Europe. Switzerland sparkles at pretty much every turn, with dozens of ways to enjoy exhilarating outdoor experiences.

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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.

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The Pacific and Atlantic oceans are both salt water bodies, but they have different colors because of the different types of phytoplankton that grow in them. The Pacific has more blue-green algae, while the Atlantic has more diatoms.

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