Clouds may have been looming over Spain’s economy but according to Blue Flag, the outlook for its beaches is bright. Spain beat stiff competition from beach heavyweights Greece and Italy after it scooped a record breaking 638 “blue flags”. “The blue flag is a safe guard for tourists, as it shows that we worry about [...]
The prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ eco label bestowed upon 3,550 beaches and marinas in 41 different countries across the globe has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags for its beaches and 92 for its marinas, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation’s beautifully pristine beaches. The Blue Flag is a highly recognised [...]
The Balearic Islands lost 13 of their blue flags for quality beaches this year and won three new ones, leaving them with 63 in total. They also retained the 22 blue flags previously granted to water sports marinas. The awards were announced on Wednesday by the Environmental Education division of the Consumer Association. The Blue [...]
Clean, safe, accessible and environmentally friendly. This is what Spain’s beaches are like, and for this reason they are the chosen destination for thousands of people every year. Their quality is recognised internationally. Did you know that Spain is the European country that received most blue flags in 2010? Some of them also have the [...]
