Briefing

European bathing water quality in 2021

Briefing Published 03 Jun 2022 Last modified 19 Jul 2023

14 min read

Photo: © Luka Snoj, Gran Canaria, Spain, TC VODE

Bathing is an extremely popular and important leisure activity in Europe. This annual assessment of European bathing sites shows how well environmental protection measures are implemented, allowing people to make informed decisions on where to bathe without health risks at 21 551 officially identified bathing sites in the EU as well as 119 in Albania and 189 in Switzerland.

Up one level

Disclaimer

The country assessments are the sole responsibility of the EEA member and cooperating countries supported by the EEA through guidance, translation and editing.

For references, please go to https://eea.europa.eu./publications/bathing-water-quality-in-2021/european-bathing-water-quality-in-2021 or scan the QR code.

PDF generated on 23 Nov 2024, 04:37 PM