Eye on Earth

If you're planning on taking a beach trip to anywhere in the EU this site is a must to bookmark, as it will help you find your way to the cleanest spots in Europe.

Made by the European Environment Agency, it allows users to check the EU water quality ratings for over 21,000 swimming spots in beaches, rivers, and lakes around Europe.

Laid out in a familiar click and zoom map style, it's really easy to find the watery spot you're heading to, marked on the map with a pop-up flag. Clicking between Road and Arial on the map controls will switch between a graphical and satellite image version of the map. The flags represent either the Environment Agency rating, or a user vote. See the key on the left for the options - green is good, red is bad.

Once you zoom right in you'll see a tiny satellite picture of the location together with an option to leave your own vote. As time goes by this site should build into a really nice resource for beach lovers everywhere looking for a clean and safe spot to swim.

www.eyeonearth.eu