There are many studies that show how important it is for people to spend time around water. It makes us calmer, more creative, and all-around better people. But why spend time around any old water source when you can spend the day next to the bluest water in the world?
To help people find the bluest waters, CV Villas collected unfiltered Google Map images of 200 beaches around the globe, then analyzed them to show their RGB color code and combined it with the color code of the certified bluest shade of blue, YInMn Blue, which was discovered by scientists at Oregon State University in 2009.
After doing all that homework, the team discovered that Mirror Beach (Plazhi i Pasqyrës) in Albania has the bluest water in the world.
“Mirror Beach claims the top spot, with its sea being just 12.4 points shy of the YInMn Blue shade,” the company said in findings provided to Travel + Leisure. “Known worldwide as ‘Mirror Beach,’ it is considered to be a highlight of the Albanian coastline as the sun’s rays hit the sea’s surface, creating a mirror-like effect.
The beach is located on the southern tip of the country, right across from the Greek island of Corfu, and nestled between large rock formations that help protect it from the wind. Due to its semi-remote location, the beach only has one restaurant and bar, but that’s more than enough to make for a fantastic day at the beach. And while it does take a bit of effort to get there, this beach is far from a hidden gem, so expect crowds if you visit. But again, it’s all worth it to lay your eyes on the bluest waters anywhere.
Joining Pasqyra Beach on the list of bluest waters is Paralia Mpouka (Long Beach) in Greece in second place, just 13.6 points behind YInMn Blue, followed by Kassiopi in Greece in third place, just 14.1 points behind. They are joined by Plage de la Vernette in France and Kaputas Beach in Turkey, rounding out the top five.
According to CV Villas, seven of the top 30 places for the bluest waters in the world belonged to Greece, including the two already mentioned, Crete's Voulisma Beach, Foki Beach in Kefalonia, Omprogialos also in Crete, Antisamos in Kefalonia and Dafnoudi Beach. . The moral of the story is if you want to see some seriously blue water, book a flight to Albania and Greece as soon as possible. See more at cvvillas.com.
