Albania ranks last in Europe in terms of sea quality

Albania was at the bottom of the European bathing water quality rankings, with only 16,8 percent of beaches rated excellent. In Croatia, 86,2 percent of beaches were rated "excellent."

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Author  HrTurizam.hr

29. July 2026.
In recent years, Albania has become one of the most sought-after summer destinations in the Mediterranean. Because of the turquoise sea, white sandy beaches and more favorable prices, it is often called the "European Maldives". But new research shows that behind the attractive photos there is another side to the story. According to analysis by British consumer organization Which?, which is based on more than 22.000 classifications...
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Author  HrTurizam.hr

29. July 2026.