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The cleanest seas of the European Union located in Cyprus ...!

In the annual report of the European Environment Agency (EEA), which monitors water quality at 22,000 bathing sites across the European Union, Cyprus topped the list.

In 2013 Cyprus was the only EU country that met the quality criteria for marine waters throughout the bathing areas, according to the annual report of the European Commission.

In Cyprus, in particular it was found that 100% of the samples of marine water not only meet the minimum requirements, but also the strictest level, and was called "excellent". In second place enlisted Malta by 100% to meet the minimum quality requirements and 98.9% strict.

Also important is the fact that Cyprus 57 beaches, acquired or retained the "Blue Flag"!

"The Cypriot bathing waters have excellent quality, and this is confirmed by the continued award of our country, which in 2012 and 2013, became the first in Europe, with 100% compliance as to the most stringent requirements set by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency ", said among others, the Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Nick Kougialis, under the award ceremony of the beaches!