In Europe, Croatia recently topped the list for the cleanest coastal waters, with 99.1 percent of its beaches rated ‘excellent’ by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency. Out of 894 sites tested, 886 Croatian beaches met the highest standards of water quality. Greece, Cyprus, and Austria followed Croatia in the rankings.
According to the Bathing Water Directive, waters are assessed using microbiological data and classified as poor, sufficient, good, or excellent. The findings highlighted that Europe’s coastal waters are generally cleaner than its inland waters, a trend reflected in Türkiye’s Blue Flag achievements.
Popular Blue Flag beaches in Türkiye
Beautiful lagoon with turquoise, aquamarine seawater, a Blue Flag beach in Oludeniz, Fethiye district, Türkiye. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Türkiye’s renowned Blue Flag beaches include Kaputas Beach in Antalya, Kelebekler Vadisi (Butterfly Valley) in Mugla, and the historic Patara Beach, also in Antalya. These beaches attract tourists from all over the world with their crystal-clear waters, natural beauty, and strict adherence to environmental standards.
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Publish date : 2024-06-26 13:06:22
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