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Crystal clear water, Europe, not too busy and safe. Any ideas?

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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 16:21

Looking for somewhere where the water is calm and clear in Europe with teenagers where it feels safe and not too commercialised. Any ideas please? 🙏 thanks so much!!!

So far I've been looking at Croatia, Greek Islands, Majorca, canaries(although not sure about the beaches)

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Hateitissues · 16/07/2023 16:23

Where I’m going tomorrow, 3 year we have been because it’s exquisite

but I’m sorry - not going to mention as so worried that will change if hoards come!

Hateitissues · 16/07/2023 16:24

I’ve been to all you mention though

and croatia had memorably clear water

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 16/07/2023 16:26

Orkney

I'm not joking either! Not not hit and sunny, not cheap and easy to get to - or stay on - but meets all your other requirements.

TallulahMazda · 16/07/2023 16:29

Portugal. Look at vilamoura

Phineyj · 16/07/2023 16:31

Corfu?

SwedishEdith · 16/07/2023 16:32

What do they want to do in the water? If just swimming and not snorkelling or something what about lakes - look around the Alps.

BlastedPimples · 16/07/2023 16:32

Bulgaria

Blarn · 16/07/2023 16:34

Alghero, Sardinia. Very different to the East side with its super yahts and everything. Very Sardinian, a lot of European tourists, beautiful coast and beaches.

tilestoclean · 16/07/2023 16:36

Google Albania - European Maldives - I've not been but it looks sensational!

For clear water avoid the med or Atlantic. Aegean Sea is very clear, as is the Ionian.

Humphriescushion · 16/07/2023 16:38

Corsica? Went last year and the sea was amazing.

Wotwotwotwotwot · 16/07/2023 16:40

Wow, Albania and Bulgaria look amazing!

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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 16:40

Hateitissues · 16/07/2023 16:23

Where I’m going tomorrow, 3 year we have been because it’s exquisite

but I’m sorry - not going to mention as so worried that will change if hoards come!

You can PM if you like? :-) 😀

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MissAmbrosia · 16/07/2023 16:40

Corsica or Sardinia

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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 16:42

Hateitissues · 16/07/2023 16:24

I’ve been to all you mention though

and croatia had memorably clear water

It does look amazing!

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Haveallthesongsbeenwritten · 16/07/2023 16:44

Proud2care · 16/07/2023 16:42

It does look amazing!

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croatia is very touristic now, used to be quieter few years ago. Check out montenegro, albania.

pornyshroudofturin · 16/07/2023 16:45

Menorca. White sand beaches and sea crystal clear. I was amazed!

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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 16:48

pornyshroudofturin · 16/07/2023 16:45

Menorca. White sand beaches and sea crystal clear. I was amazed!

Lovely, thank you! I'll look

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BabsDylan · 16/07/2023 16:52

Majorca or Menorca.

I found the sea very cold in Lanzarote so tend to stick to the Med now.

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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 17:01

I've looked at Menorca and looks lovely.

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pornyshroudofturin · 16/07/2023 17:02

This was one of the beaches in Menorca. Not my finest snap but you will get the idea!

Crystal clear water, Europe, not too busy and safe. Any ideas?
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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 17:02

pornyshroudofturin · 16/07/2023 17:02

This was one of the beaches in Menorca. Not my finest snap but you will get the idea!

Lovely, thats what I'm looking for!

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pornyshroudofturin · 16/07/2023 17:03

If you want any info, PM me- we've just got back and loved it!

Clymene · 16/07/2023 17:06

There are lots of coves in menorca which are a bit tricky to get to and as most holiday makers have young kids,they tend to stick to the easy beaches. Brilliant snorkelling and very peaceful if you go off the beaten track. You need a car (or boat)

Canaries is hopeless. It's the Atlantic!

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Proud2care · 16/07/2023 17:10

Clymene · 16/07/2023 17:06

There are lots of coves in menorca which are a bit tricky to get to and as most holiday makers have young kids,they tend to stick to the easy beaches. Brilliant snorkelling and very peaceful if you go off the beaten track. You need a car (or boat)

Canaries is hopeless. It's the Atlantic!

My 16 year old would love to go snorkeling

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Munches · 16/07/2023 17:11

Hateitissues · 16/07/2023 16:23

Where I’m going tomorrow, 3 year we have been because it’s exquisite

but I’m sorry - not going to mention as so worried that will change if hoards come!

Don’t blame you ! Enjoy xx

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