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FILE: Two tourists take a selfie photo on the beach in southern coastal city of Larnaca in the south east Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

Video. Which European countries have the cleanest swimming water?

Updated: 17/06/2026 - 13:21 GMT+2

European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.

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