"A picturesque Cypriot beach characterized by striking clear blue waters and powdery white sand; it exemplifies the island's exceptionally high coastal water quality—Cyprus was ranked by the European Environment Agency as having the cleanest bathing water in Europe, with 99.2% of tested sites rated excellent—making this a popular spot for swimming and relaxed beach holidays." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines