What is the Blue Flag Programme?
The 'Blue Flag' programme is an international award given to beaches, marinas and boats that meet certain criteria of environmental quality, safety, services and sustainable management. The programme is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), a non-profit organisation based in Denmark, and is awarded annually on a global level.
The main areas covered by the Blue Flag programme include:
Beaches: Blue Flag beaches are characterised by clean water, sustainable management of natural resources, accessibility for all, and adequate sanitation and safety.
Marinas: Marinas can also be awarded the Blue Flag if they demonstrate high standards in terms of environmental management, boat safety, services and the promotion of sustainable practices.
Boats: Some countries also allow boats, such as sailboats and yachts, to receive the Blue Flag if they meet specific sustainability and safety criteria.
What are the requirements for a Blue Flag?
L'awarding the Blue Flag is based on some 30 parameters including:
- water quality
- waste management
- the preservation of the environment
- accessibility
- security
- environmental education.
Le Blue Flag beaches demonstrate a commitment to the protection of the marine and coastal environment, contributing to sustainable tourism and the promotion of ecosystem-friendly practices.
Blue Flag Beaches in Sardinia: what are they?
There are several beaches in Sardinia that have been awarded Blue Flag status again this year, let's see them all
Sassari Blue Flag Beaches and Surroundings
- Badesi - Li Junchi, Li Mindi, Baia delle Mimose-Pirotto Li Frati, Lu Poltu Biancu
- Castelsardo - Sacro Cuore / Ampurias, Madonnina / Stella Maris, Ex Palazzo Americani
- Sorso - Spiaggia della Marina, Marina di Sorso (fourth/fifth/seventh comb)
- Sassari - Porto Ferro, Porto Palmas, Platamona Rotonda
- Santa Teresa Gallura - Rena Ponente (Loc. Capo Testa), Rena Bianca, Zia Culumba (Loc. Capo Testa, Rena di Levante), La Taltana- Santa Reparata, Conca Verde
- Aglientu - Vignola Mare, Rena Majore, Lu Chiscinagghju
- Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola - La Marinedda, Cala Sarraina, Spiaggia Lunga Isola Rossa
- La Maddalena - Tegge, Monti D'a Rena, Bassa Trinità, Porto Lungo, Spalmatore, Caprera Relitto, Caprera Due Mari
- Palau - Palau Vecchio, Isolotto
- Budoni - Bay of Budoni
Blue Flag Beaches Oristano, Nuoro and Cagliari
ORISTANO
- Oristano - Torregrande
NUORO
- Tortolì - Lido di Cea, Lido di Orrì (I and II Beach), Muxì (Il Golfetto), Orrì Foxilioni, Ponente (known as 'La Capannina'), Porto Frailis, San Gemiliano
- Bari Sardo - Bucca 'e Strumpu/Torre di Barì/Sa Marina
CAGLIARI
- Quartu Sant'Elena - Mare Pintau
SOUTH SARDINIA
- Sant'Antioco - Maladroxia/Coacuaddus