The latest study by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows Cyprus is in the top five countries in Europe with the cleanest bathing waters.
The report puts Cyprus in the first place with 99.1%, Austria in the second place with 98.5%, followed by Malta with 97.7%, Greece with 95.7% and Croatia with 95.6%.
The European Environment Agency notes that the quality of bathing water is generally better in coastal locations than inland, with 87.4% of coastal bathing areas being classified as excellent, compared to 79.15% inland waters.
The annual assessment of European bathing sites shows how well environmental protection measures are implemented, allowing people to make informed decisions on where in Europe to go for bathing.
