Countries with the best and worst drinking water. The cleanest bodies of water in the world
When you get ready to travel to places with the most clean water in the world, take a better camera with you: great underwater shots and photos of the best beaches are guaranteed.
1. Verzaschi River Valley, Switzerland
The clear waters of the 30-kilometer Verzaschi River flow through a rocky valley in southern Switzerland. The dam of the same name, featured in the James Bond film GoldenEye, blocks the river's flow and forms the artificial lake Lago di Vogorno. And downstream the river flows into Lake Maggiore.
2. Sabah, Malaysia
The remote state of Malaysia, located in the northern part of the island of Borneo, is surrounded by coral reefs. A favorite meeting place for divers is the Semporna resort.
3. Pupu Springs, New Zealand
On the edge of the South Island, on the shores of Golden Bay, the springs release 1,400 liters of crystal clear water every second.
4. Panari Island, Okinawa, Japan
Panari, one of the islands in the Yaeyama group, is located in the most remote area of Japan. These islands are one of the best diving destinations. Local coral reefs are not inferior in the number of flora and fauna to the Great Barrier Reef: around Okinawa there are more than 400 species of corals, five species sea turtles, stingrays, whale sharks and many tropical fish.
5. Jiuzhaigou Valley, Sichuan, China
Located in the north of Sichuan Province in China National Park Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this area there are crystal lakes, multi-stage waterfalls, and snowy mountains. Tourism came to these areas recently, but is actively developing. Swimming in the valley is prohibited, but those who like to swim without clothing often violate the ban at night.
6. Lake Königssee, Germany
If you want to take a photo in a boat that seems to be floating in the air, go to Germany. A suitable backdrop can be found on Lake Königssee in southern Bavaria, on the border with Austria.
7. Bak Bak Beach, Borneo, Malaysia
Bak Bak Beach is located in the north of Sabah in Malaysia, near Kudat. The beach with absolutely clear water can be reached in three and a half hours from the city of Kota Marudu.
8. Lake Marjorie, California, USA
Mountain lakes can have a variety of colors. Aquamarine Lake Marjorie looks like a swimming pool - the water is so blue and clear. There is also something to see around the lake: mountains reach into the sky, offering stunning views.
9. Maldives
The Maldives is formed from 26 atolls located 400 kilometers south of the Hindustan Peninsula. The rich reef fauna (even whale sharks are found there) and incredibly clear water attract tourists. In addition, rare species of endangered animals can be found in the Maldives.
10. Rio Sucuri, Brazil
Located in the Pantanal National Park in Brazil, the Rio Sucuri is one of the cleanest spring rivers on our planet. Local travel agencies offer to drive to the river to snorkel.
11. Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA
Glacial Lake Tahoe is located on the border of California and Nevada. Transparent water and bonsai growing on the rocks - what else do you need for beautiful photographs?
12. Palawan Province, Philippines
In a remote part of the Philippines, in the province of Palawan, you can often find beaches with incredibly clear water.
13. Bay d'En-Vaux, France
Koen/Filckr.com A small bay on the southern coast of France, connected to the sea only by a narrow channel. The atmosphere of seclusion emphasizes the beauty and purity of the water in the bay.
JayVeeAre/Flickr.com Jenny Lake is located at the base of the Grand Teton Range. This is the purpose of hiking, mountain trails and adventure tours. Despite the fact that motor boats are allowed on the lake, the water is still considered impeccable.
15. Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia
Stingray Causeway is the most popular dive site in Bora Bora. You can even see giant sea devils in the water.
16. San Blas Archipelago, Panama
In Panama, on an archipelago surrounded by clear water, lives an independent tribe of Kuna Indians. The islands have not yet been spoiled by civilization, although tourists are increasingly coming here for diving and fishing.
17. Crater Lake, Oregon, USA
Crater Lake is one of the deepest and clearest in the world, the water is so clear that visibility does not disappear at a depth of 43 meters. You can swim in the lake, but to get to the beach you need to walk one and a half kilometers along a steep path. Otherwise, you will have to jump, but this is not the most pleasant activity: the water in the lake is cold.
18. Cayo Coco, Cuba
A resort island on the northern coast of Cuba, connected to the main part of the country by a 27-kilometer artificial road. Located in clear waters, the coral reef has turned Cayo Coco into an internationally recognized diving resort.
19. Primosten, Croatia
Tobwie/Flickr.com The town of Primosten on the Adriatic Sea is famous for two attractions: vineyards and beaches.
20. Cala Macarelleta, Menorca, Spain
Cristina E/flickr.com Cala Macarelleta beach in the southern part of Menorca can only be reached on foot or by boat. This is the most deserted and cleanest beach in Spain.
Chris Gin/Flickr.com Blue Lake claims to be the cleanest lake on the planet. It is located in Nelson Lake National Park in New Zealand, in the mountains of the South Island.
September 18 marks World Water Quality Monitoring Day to raise awareness of the problem of pollution. water resources. We have compiled a rating of Russian cities with the worst drinking water, where this problem is especially acute.
According to UN statistics, from poor quality drinking water About three million people die every year. Most deaths occur in third world countries, where there is acute shortage water resources. In Russia, although everything is not so dire, serious environmental problems are still observed in most regions of the country.
Every resident of Smolensk is well aware that in order to drink tap water, it must first be carefully filtered, then boiled and stored in a bottle. According to sanitary and epidemiological organizations, Smolensk is the leading city in terms of drinking water pollution. Here, water of very high hardness with impurities flows from the tap heavy metals. When living in this city, it is better to use bottled water from the store.
Yekaterinburg is not far from Smolensk: cold water It smells strongly of bleach here, the warm room is quite dirty and sometimes smells of rotten eggs. Most of the city's water comes from open sources, which are not very well filtered. The result of this method of water supply is dirty drinking water, which contains prohibitive amounts of heavy metals and intestinal infections.
Even the city administration has reported more than once that there is a catastrophic water situation in Tula. In 2010, a decree was even signed on temporary deviations from the sanitary standard for city drinking water. This situation in the city has developed due to poor equipment and worn-out water supply infrastructure, which cannot provide citizens with water of adequate quality.
Water in Khabarovsk very often deteriorates greatly with the onset of heating season(although she’s not very good even before that). The water has a bad smell and a clear hint of rust, which cannot but irritate civilians. The water supply of Khabarovsk directly depends on the condition of the Amur water, which very often deteriorates due to industrial discharges in China. Often, it is the negligent attitude of the neighboring country towards water sources that causes problems in border cities.
Poor environmental conditions and not the most comfortable climate are not full list shortcomings of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. One of the most unpleasant drawbacks: water flows from the tap, which should not be consumed raw. The water here also suffers from toxic waste from plants and factories, so residents of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are better off using filters and boilers.
As summer approaches, we increasingly dream of taking a dip in cool and clean water. True, accessible beaches are not always impeccably clean. There are, however, places on Earth where the water is truly transparent and practically untouched by civilization.
In today's top ten we have collected the cleanest bodies of water in the world. Yes, not all of them are suitable for swimming, but enjoying the contemplation of the bottom through a 40-meter layer of water is a special pleasure.
This crater lake is famous for its clear water and deep blue color. The lake was formed more than 7,700 years ago. One of the attractions of the Crater is a huge log that has been floating vertically across the entire surface for more than a hundred years.
9. Bak Bak Beach (Borneo Island)
The water here is so clean that you can see every blade of grass near the algae covering the huge boulders. This beach is unpopular among tourists because entering the water is very inconvenient. It was this circumstance that allowed us to keep the water crystal clear.
8. Lake Mashu (Japan)
The reservoir in Akan National Park is considered one of the cleanest in the world. The lake is located at the foot of the mountain of the same name. The transparency of the water here is amazing – it reaches more than meters. So that tourists can appreciate the local beauty, several observation platforms are equipped above the water.
7. Flooded Red Rock Cave (Australia)
Tourists love to visit this place, spending hours looking at the smallest pebbles at the bottom of a rather deep lake. The transparency of the water is somewhat reduced by light ripples arising from the nearby waterfall.
6. Peyto Lake (Canada)
The clearest lake, located in Banff National Park, was formed as a result of the melting of a glacier at an altitude of 1860 meters. One of the highlights of the lake is the tropical turquoise water.
5. Lake Baikal (Russia)
boasts unusually clear water. In some places you can see the bottom located at a depth of over meters. Baikal waters reach particular purity in the spring.
4. Lake of Five Colors (China)
This extraordinary lake is located in Sichuan province. The bottom of the lake is covered with trunks of fallen trees, which can be seen in great detail thanks to the crystal clear water. The lake is fed by underground springs, the warmth of which prevents it from freezing even in severe winters.
3. Jenny Lake (Wyoming, USA)
The reservoir was formed about thousands of years ago during the melting of glaciers. By the way, the lake got its name from an Indian girl who married the British pioneer Richard Lee.
2. Rio Sucuri (Brazil)
This river is so clean and transparent that it creates the illusion that fish swimming in the water are fluttering in the air. Together with its banks covered with lush greenery, the Sukuri River creates a very picturesque landscape that attracts tourists. One of the most popular activities in Sukuri is snorkeling.
1. Lake Königssee (Germany)
This one is one of the cleanest bodies of water in the world formed as a result of melting glaciers. Only vessels with electric motors, rowing boats and pedal catamarans are allowed to travel on the lake. In the very middle of the lake you can hear an unusually pure and clear echo, helped by the surrounding mountains.
Do you safely drink tap water? Do you swim in local ponds with a light heart? Do you eat freshly caught river fish with appetite?
First, a little “water educational program”.
Water is one of the most important, necessary elements for maintaining life on Earth. Our planet is called blue because from space it looks exactly like this: 2/3 of the Earth’s surface is water, 99% of which is oceans and only a small part is freshwater bodies.
According to experts, water and its quality are one of the main factors that radically influence the quality of life. Of course, one can argue with this, because water seems to be a trifle, but a penthouse, a leopard rug under your feet, a cool car - have a much greater impact on the standard of living. But let's imagine for a moment what all this costs if there is no water...
Although it is a familiar component of our daily existence, which always flows from the tap in abundance, it is available in bottles in pharmacies and stores, despite its underestimation - water is the bloodstream that maintains the pulse of the Earth.
About 2 billion people, that is, a third of the world's population, suffer from diseases acquired as a result of the use of contaminated water.
And then there is Africa, Ethiopia, Indonesia, etc., where water is either almost absent or polluted... And every drop of water there is worth its weight in gold, and many people talk about such innovations as showers or sewerage local residents and didn’t hear.
The food that a person eats consists of 90% water, he himself consists of 80% water, and in old age (after 60 years of age), with a decrease in metabolism, a person’s “water composition” decreases to 60%.
In general, water is everywhere, water is necessary for all living organisms. Human health depends 80% on water quality, according to scientists who conducted special studies.
Of course, if you use clean water that meets all standards, but live in an unfavorable area where the air is filled with toxic emissions, and eat junk food, there will be few health benefits. Agree that a set of measures is needed. However, you can move to an area with the cleanest air, eat village products, but if you drink “bad” water, the effect of the first two steps will be less than just improving the quality of the water. Water is our everything, together with everything else, of course.
How and what kind of water appears in the tap?
From the river water intake, through several stages of purification, water enters the city water supply, or from artesian well. The source of water is mainly freshwater reservoirs, rivers, and reservoirs.
« How is water intake done on the river? They are laid on the shore hydraulic jacks, with the help of which the river bottom is penetrated steel pipes. The water, partially filtered by sand and clay, flows through pipes into the water intake structure. Here, large mechanical impurities are retained with the help of meshes and gratings. Then the water enters treatment stations, passes through numerous filters, is freed from the remaining suspended matter, while moving quite slowly and undergoing chemical treatment before entering the settling tanks. The water then passes through filters, and the treatment plant is capable of removing 99% of the bacteria contained in natural water, and the water is considered potable. However, in each city or town, the degree of purification, despite all-Russian standards, may be different. The time of year also matters - during a flood, when melting snow penetrates the water intakes, the water will be dirtier and the risk of catching any infection increases.
Water is supplied from artesian wells according to a slightly different pattern. Conventionally, it can be considered cleaner, because in this case the water is raised from a depth of 100, or even more meters- at such a depth it is sufficiently filtered by the soil and is less susceptible to pollution environment. At artesian wells, deferrization stations are usually installed, which make it possible to remove excess salts and metals from the water; the rest of the purification is carried out according to the plan already described.”
Water in reservoirs is replenished due to the action of the water cycle in nature, including the “harvest” of melt and rain. IN recent years Due to the reduction in fresh water reserves, experts are trying to implement artificial extraction of fresh water.
« According to various estimates, the share of fresh water in the total amount of water on Earth is 2.5-3%.
About 85-90% of fresh water is contained in the form of ice .
In connection with the increasing pollution of water sources, population growth, and the development of new territories, the task arises artificial production fresh water. This is achieved by:
— desalination of sea water, including solar desalination;
— condensation of water vapor from the air, using deep sea water;
– condensation of water vapor in daily cold accumulators, in particular those of natural origin, such as caves in coastal rocks" (Wikipedia)
In theory and in practice, all pollution, drainage, sewage, sewage water and the rest of the nastiness does not go anywhere forever, they remain on the planet, settle in a thick layer on the walls of reservoirs, wander as impurities in fresh water, and in the end, sometimes - In order to save money, wastewater is purified and returned to our tap. If, nevertheless, part of the waste is capable of transforming quite noblely, becoming fertilizers, that is chemical compounds, which do not decompose into natural environment. They poison the entire ecosystem. Water affected by factory emissions transmits the disease to the surrounding flora and fauna. And we, not only do we drink partially poisoned and insufficiently clean water (sometimes purified sewer water), but we also breathe in emissions from enterprises and car exhaust.
In addition to all the delights of the water cycle in nature, we are faced with an additional risk: if after passing through the purification systems, city tap water can still be considered relatively clean, depending on the sophistication of the equipment and the region, but after passing through the pipes and all communications, it becomes “clogged” by complete.
The urban system is something like a huge tubular web, no one has cleaned the pipes for decades, and no one will do it, as a result of the so-called “secondary pollution” the water comes to us charged with everything that the steel tanks have accumulated. Rust, harmful impurities, construction waste, in case of insulation failure sewer pipes— it is possible for waste water to enter the running water. Night water also contains an increase in the number of bacteria that accumulate as a result of stagnation of fluid.
“Colonies of bacteria need standing water or at least a slow flow of water to reproduce. Plus the opportunity to “settle” on a rough surface - well, they have it in rusty pipes - in order to grow and multiply. Chlorine, which is added to water at treatment plants, stays in it for quite a long time, but sooner or later it is consumed and simply stops working. It is then that in the very center of the city there is a danger of contracting an infectious disease from tap water.
It is very dangerous if tap water contains bacteria from the group of coliforms and enteroviruses that affect the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the hepatitis virus. These microorganisms enter the reservoirs from which water is taken from city sewers; washed away by rains and river floods from fields that are fertilized with manure. In water, pathogenic microflora begins to actively multiply, and the water has to be excessively chlorinated, especially during floods.”
— O.V. Efremov, “Caution: the water we drink. Latest data, current research"
Cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, gastritis, duodenal ulcers, nephritis, hepatitis, metabolic disorders - all these diseases are often a consequence of drinking low-quality water.
What should the water be like?
Clean. But since for the most part we are not free to influence the process of its purification ourselves, guided by our own standards, there are standards that are basic for everyone. IN regulatory document San-PiN 2.1.4.559–96 “Drinking clean water” clean water indicators are divided into four groups: epidemic, radiological, chemical, organoleptic.
“That is, we are talking about bacteriological safety, the absence of foreign taste and smell, radiation not exceeding natural levels, as well as the absence of chemically hazardous impurities.
According to these current standards and regulations, high quality drinking water is:
water with appropriate organoleptic characteristics - transparent, odorless and with a pleasant taste;
water with pH = 7–7.5 and hardness not higher than 7 mmol/l;
water in which the total amount of useful minerals is no more than 1 g/l;
water containing harmful chemical impurities either make up tenths to hundredths of their MPC, or are completely absent (that is, their concentrations are so small that they are beyond their determination by modern analytical methods);
water in which there are practically no pathogenic bacteria and viruses
At the same time, in Russia as a whole, every fourth sample of drinking water does not meet the hygienic requirements for sanitary and chemical standards, and every ninth sample does not meet the bacteriological indicators of the current standards.”
— O.V. Efremov, “Caution: the water we drink. Latest data, current research"
Chlorine, which is used to disinfect water (depending on the quality of the water and the infectious status of the locality - saturation with chlorine can be increased by 6 times compared to the usual dose) will not save you from some pathogens, in addition - with frequent use of such water, the risk of cancer increases diseases, premature aging, cardiovascular diseases, dysbacteriosis. In general, chlorine is both a disinfectant and a poison.
“Chlorine has a mutagenic effect and can cause infertility in men. When washing the floor, chlorinated water is absorbed through the skin (albeit a little, but we wash the floor often), and a little bit of chlorine gets into the air. Research has found that frequent visits to a swimming pool, where chlorine vapors are above the water, is tantamount to systematic smoking. The lungs become damaged, like a heavy smoker. Taking a bath with chlorinated water has the same effect on the body as ten liters of chlorinated water taken orally.
But that's not all. The danger is not limited to the fact that we drink water treated with chlorine. Water must be purified not only for drinking, but also for use for household purposes.
According to SanPiN, the concentration of chlorine in tap water after disinfection is not dangerous for a healthy person. But! Only for healthy people! Are there many healthy people in our country now?”
— O.V. Efremov
In general, you should not overdo it with Domestos for economic purposes. However, what about showering and bathing? There are special filters that are easily installed in the elements of the plumbing system and purify the water from impurities, chlorine, etc. It’s just that, unfortunately, very often people begin to think about the seriousness of the problem and ways to solve it when the seriousness is already evident, and in advance - many they don’t want to think. The sooner you install high-quality filters, the more potential health will remain unspent. Although there is also a point that you can make a business out of any fear. Here we go dirty water and the fear of becoming infected with something from its use was no exception. There are now countless variations of filters and “pseudo-filters”. Some, in addition to the banal sale of a product, are promoting an entire ideology to create a society where there is only clean water. It is still worth choosing filters and water ionizers that actually work and work well.
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Regions with the cleanest and dirtiest water
“The most unfavorable regions in terms of the quality of tap water are the Northern, Far Eastern and Kaliningrad regions. According to the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision, the quality of drinking water is very low in Buryatia, Dagestan, Kalmykia, the Primorsky Territory, Arkhangelsk, Kaliningrad, Tomsk, Omsk, Kemerovo, Kurgan, Kaluga, Saratov and Yaroslavl regions. In Kalmykia, Karelia and Karachay-Cherkessia, more than 70% of water samples do not meet sanitary standards and norms. Tap water in Yekaterinburg is recognized by experts as “technical”, that is, not suitable for drinking and cooking.
According to specialists from the Research Institute of Human Ecology, the dirtiest tap water is in the northern and northwestern regions of Russia, since a significant number of various chemical and oil refineries are concentrated there.
According to Moskompriroda, the water in the Moscow River belongs to pollution classes 4–6 (from polluted to very dirty). Moreover, over the past 12 years, the amount of sulfates that come from waste water Moscow enterprises in Oka increased 4 times, chlorides - 1.5 times. The content of iron, copper, nitrite nitrogen, and phenol in water increased greatly.
As a result of studies in nine cities of the Siberian region, it was found that the effect of contaminated water on morbidity ranges from 7.7 to 41%. Every year the number of epidemic outbreaks of acute intestinal infections increases infectious diseases, which are caused by transmission of infection through water"
— O.V. Efremov, “Caution: the water we drink. Latest data, current research"
The cleanest natural reservoirs are: lakes Baikal, Ladonezhskoye, Onega, Taimyr, Khanka, Chany (West Siberian region), Teletskoye ( Altai region), Svetloyar, Seliger (Tver region), lakes of Karelia.
The cleanest rivers are small ones in Siberia and Far East. The dirtiest are Tom, Oka, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei, Ob, Volga.
What are you proud of?
"Russia by resources surface waters takes leading place in the world. About 20% of the world's lake fresh water reserves and more than 80% of Russia's reserves are concentrated in the unique Lake Baikal alone. With a total volume of 23.6 thousand km³, about 60 km³ of rare purity natural water is reproduced in the lake annually.” (Wikipedia")
Baikal is generally a separate reason for pride , in addition to being the deepest and cleanest lake in the world, it is also a huge reservoir of fresh water.
It was a discovery for me how important it is for flowers good water, or at least settled. There was a period when I watered indoor plants water from the tap - and they all started to get sick, the reason was not obvious. When I began to settle the water before watering, they appearance has improved significantly. These are flowers. And what can we say about a person?
To sum it up. What can be done in a situation with “bad” water? In Africa, even a liter of such water is in short supply... And in villages where there is no running water, too. Now don’t miraculously wash the pipes from the inside. It is possible, of course, to create innovative, fantastic equipment that tests the inner surface of pipes from the inside and, in case of contamination, removes them. But the problem is not only secondary pollution... You cannot change the entire system.
You can stock up on bottles of water extracted from a clean artesian well (the water must be extracted from a well located in a remote place - at least 50 km - from the city and packaged there), you can put additional filters on the taps, you can separately filter the water in special tanks. This way the problem is more solvable.
Ecology of life: Most people try to spend their holidays where it is warm, where there is no cold and snow. There is nothing more refreshing than swimming in clean, cool water, be it the sea, lake or river. Luckily for us, we live on beautiful planet, where there are amazing, completely transparent reservoirs. So why not take a trip to one of the places with the cleanest water?
Most people try to spend their holidays where it is warm, where there is no cold and snow. There is nothing more refreshing than swimming in clean, cool water, be it the sea, lake or river. Luckily for us, we live on a beautiful planet with amazing, crystal clear bodies of water. So why not take a trip to one of the places with the cleanest water?
Linapacan Island
The province of Palawan is home to some of the most amazing beaches not only in the Philippines but throughout the world. Palawan is made up of many small islands, one of which is Linapacan. This island has a beautiful beach with clear waters and white sand, unspoiled nature and approximately 14,000 inhabitants.
Clear sea in the Maldives
There's a reason why the Maldives has become one of the most romantic destinations in the world - its beaches. Located in the Indian Ocean, the island group offers some of the clearest waters and most colorful, diverse ecosystems on the planet. Not surprisingly, tourism is the main source of income in the Maldives. In recent years, the number of resorts has increased significantly, so everyone who wants to experience a piece of paradise will find a place for themselves here. The clear sea and many resorts in the Maldives will happily welcome all guests.
Waters of Peyto Lake
You won't find warm beaches here, as Peyto Lake is located in the Canadian Rockies - some of the most impressive in the world. Peyto Lake is fed by glacial meltwater and is located in Banff National Park, which is best visited in the summer. For warm months glacial mountain streams flow into Peyto, giving the lake a special turquoise color. Because of its beauty, this place is especially popular among photographers and tourists.
Purity of Crater Lake
Almost all Crater lakes have clear, clear water, and the lake in Crater National Park is no exception. The lake was formed when the Mazama volcano collapsed thousands of years ago. The deepest lake in the United States, Crater Lake is also known as “the old man” because of a huge tree that has stood upright in the middle of the lake for over 100 years.
Holbox Island
Known as the party and vacation spot for Hollywood stars, Holbox Island in Mexico boasts the most... clear sea in the world (at least the locals are sure of this). Isla Holbox is located on the Yucatan Peninsula and is popular destination for kiteboarding because of its ideal conditions: shallow waters, wide sea area, and suitable winds.
Sea in Cayos Cochinos
For tourists who want to avoid commercialized attractions, Cayos Cochinos in Honduras is a great holiday destination. A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea is virtually untouched by humans and has no roads. There are hiking trails that connect one beach to another. The waters here contain some of the purest marine life, making Cayos Cachinos an ideal spot for swimming and diving.
The purest waters of Rio Azul
One confirmation of how clean the water in Rio Azul is is its second name - “blue river”. The water here is so pure that you can drink it. This is because the river, located in Argentina, gets its perfectly pure water from glaciers and snow plains in the Andes. While safe to drink, the water of Rio Azul is completely clear and blue.
Colombian Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca, which means “white beach”, truly lives up to its name. This is a very clean remote beach located 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena. Here you can wander along the powdery white sand and swim in its completely clear waters in complete privacy. You won't doubt for a second that the trip was worth it. In addition, here you can try fresh ceviche, which is sold right on the beach.
Sea in Bodrum
Türkiye is very rich in history, and the port city of Bodrum especially stands out in this regard. Once upon a time, the legendary Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was built here - one of the Seven Wonders Ancient World. Bodrum is also famous for its amazingly clear waters. Many divers say that the water is so clear that the boats seem to be floating in the air!
Italian Sardinia
A beautiful Mediterranean island off the west coast of Italy, Sardinia is known for its breathtaking beaches and stunning views of the mountains and seas. A visit to Sardinia allows you to kill two birds with one stone. You can comprehend history while viewing the ancient sights of Sardinia, or you can swim in the perfectly clear sea. The islands have remained untouched by commercial tourism and are considered the jewel of the Mediterranean.
Waters of the Verzasca River
In southern Switzerland flows the 30-kilometer mountain river Verzasca, which flows into the famous Lake Maggiore. In addition to crystal clear turquoise waters and exotic colored rocks, the river also has a very strong and dangerous current. But despite all the factors, this famous place for snorkeling, and the valley is often used for bungee jumping.
The purest source of Pupu
The beauty of New Zealand cannot be matched by any films or photographs, even if it is The Lord of the Rings. The beauty of the country is best appreciated physically by going on a trip here. One of the most beautiful places country - Pupu Spring, located on the South Island of the country. The spring is believed by Maori to have spiritual healing powers. Most likely they think so because of the absolute purity of the water and its powerful flows, releasing 14,000 liters per second!
The Beauty of Wineglass Bay
Australia's Gold Coast is known around the world for its beautiful beaches and excellent surfing conditions. But many people don't know about Wineglass Bay, located in Tasmania's Freycinet National Park. The bay has a crescent shape, white sand beaches and clear sea water. All this is complemented by a picturesque backdrop of pink and gray granite peaks. Read more about Wineglass Bay in a separate article on LifeGlobe.
Clean waters of Belo Sur Mer
On the shores of the Indian Ocean in Madagascar lies the coastal town of Belo Sur Mer. The local waters are among the cleanest in the world. 80 kilometers from the coast is the chain of the Virgin Islands, where the water is even cleaner and the beaches are completely deserted. Snorkeling is the most exciting activity of these islands, filled with amazing marine life. Here you can meet the brightest and rarest representatives of the underwater world.
Egyptian Marsa Matruh
Egypt is famous for its Red Sea, pyramids and deserts, but not many people know that it also has a Mediterranean resort with some of the clearest waters in the world. Mars has Matruh, located to the west of ancient city Alexandria has very beautiful beaches with clear waters and soft white sand. Its relatively calm sea is a result of the island being protected by a number of rock formations, making Marsa Matruh a calm and serene destination for beach lovers.
