Crystal Clear: Croatian Coast Among the Cleanest in Europe

The European Environment Agency (EEA) published a report in May 2024 on the quality of bathing water, indicating that Croatia remains among the countries with the highest water quality in Europe. The quality of bathing water in Croatia is renowned for its exceptional cleanliness and high standards, making the Adriatic Sea coast one of the most attractive destinations for tourists.

Based on monitoring results, individual, annual, and final assessments of sea water quality are provided. Of the 1,113 locations where sea water quality was tested in Croatia during the 2023 season, according to national regulation criteria, 95.96% were rated as excellent, 2.34% as good, 1.26% as satisfactory, and 0.45% as unsatisfactory.

The European Environment Agency (EEA) stated that "the highest proportion of excellent bathing waters is found in Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, and Austria," and that "of the 22,081 bathing waters reported in Europe in 2023, around 85% were of excellent quality. In four countries—Cyprus, Austria, Croatia, and Greece—95% or more of the bathing waters were of excellent quality."

It is also noteworthy that many Croatian beaches and marinas bear the Blue Flag, an international recognition awarded for high standards of sea cleanliness and safety on beaches. This recognition further confirms the excellent quality of the water.

Below is a gallery of some of the most popular Croatian beaches inside the campsites: