Observed arrival · 2026-09-14

The European Bathing Water Finder

bathingwaterfinder.com Observed source

Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A searchable interface for comparing official annual bathing-water classifications across European beaches, lakes, and rivers.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-14 issue.

Field notes

The interface combines annual EEA classifications with filters for country, quality threshold, and water type, and it supports searches by bathing-water name, country, or major city. Its coverage includes 22,289 reported sites across the EU-27, Albania, and Switzerland, with 2015–2025 history where available. A browser-based “Nearest to me” option calculates distance locally, while the site directs swimmers to national authorities for current notices.

Observed signals

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

○OpenPublic substance visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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