Why is the water clearer in Greece?

As we know, light and CO2 are abundant in the Mediterranean sea, but nitrates and ammonia (a form of phosphorus) are in short supply. The water column is also stratified – the top rarely mixes with the bottom due differences in temperature – forming thermoclines.



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In Greece, the water is this beautiful turquoise color because the bottom is either white sand or white rocks, Feldman explains. What occurs is the light hits the seafloor and then bounces back up, reflecting light and projecting the beautiful light blue color you see in the water.

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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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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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For the most part, the beaches of Greece are safe. Shark attacks are unheard of, and tides are barely perceptible throughout the country (with few exceptions). But, perhaps it's this perception of being in a very safe place that leads to swimmer's getting in trouble.

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Yes you can. For the most part the waters at Greek beaches begin to get cold after January.

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White and light colors (choose an outfit in light colors such as white, blue, pink, or light beige to emphasize the natural beauty of the island, which is famous for its beautiful white architecture, white beaches, and clear blue sea);

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The average cost of a trip to Greece for two ranges from $1000 for a budget stays to $3500 and up for a luxury stay of 7 days. For a budget trip, you could plan on spending about $150-$200 a day. You could have a very nice romantic Greek vacation for around $300 per day.

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At the beginning of the 20th century, during the war, serious deceases, like cholera, plagued the Greek islands. Whitewash is a cheap, disinfectant material that was used regularly to limit the contagion. Back to that era, it was probably the most effective or even the only medium available for disinfection.

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