Croatia is often ranked among Europe’s top destinations for those who like to swim, with many arriving to take advantage of the sea and the summer sun. The Adriatic averages in the upper 70s Fahrenheit, around 25-26 Celsius, and the European Environment Agency’s annual reports rate the vast majority of its areas for swimming as excellent, meaning mostly free of pollutants that can harm the environment and/or human health. Croatia, in particular, is among the top five countries with the highest number of such sites boasting outstanding water quality of 95 percent or more, with 99.6 percent of its 997 beaches tested declared to be of excellent quality.
For the most memorable swims, you’ll want to head to at least one of these destinations.