Cypriot Authorities and British Bases to Jointly Monitor Water Quality at Lady's Mile Beach

The quality of swimming water at Lady’s Mile Beach in Limassol will now be monitored more closely through a new joint initiative between the Department of Environment of the Republic of Cyprus and the British Bases.

Under this updated plan, water samples will be collected weekly, and the number of testing points will increase throughout the bathing season. Authorities say the goal is to help the public feel more confident about safety, with tighter and more consistent monitoring of the area.

The announcement comes after the British Bases issued a warning last week advising against swimming at Lady’s Mile due to suspected E. coli contamination. In response, the Department of Environment conducted additional tests, which showed that the water is safe for swimming.

Despite these findings, the British Bases maintained their advisory, pointing to possible differences in sampling techniques, locations, or timing. A second round of testing also found no traces of enterococci bacteria.

Results from four separate water samples collected from different parts of the beach, and analyzed by the State Laboratory, showed no presence of dangerous bacteria. Authorities have now officially declared the area safe for swimming. Nevertheless, water quality checks will be stepped up as a precautionary measure.

So… are you ready to return to Lady’s Mile? If yes, check out our beach guide here.