CTO welcomes Cyprus ranking in clean beaches in Europe

CTO Director General Marios Hannides said in a statement that the fact that the European Commission and the European Environment Agency have certified the excellent quality of Cyprus bathing waters is an honour and a remarkable distinction for the country.

He noted that through this certification, foreign travelers have another important reason, among many other reasons, to choose Cyprus for their holidays. “Our country is a quality destination and this becomes clear through a series of parameters,” he added.

A European Commission press release issued on Tuesday said that Cyprus and Luxembourg stand out with all listed bathing sites achieving excellent water quality, according to the European Environment Agency`s annual report on bathing water quality in Europe.

Ninety-four per cent of bathing sites in the European Union meet minimum standards for water quality. Water quality is excellent at 78 % of sites and almost 2 % more sites meet the minimum requirements compared to last year`s report.