Blue Flag beach

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A Blue Flag beach is a maritime or freshwater recreational beach that has met stringent quality standards during the whole of the previous bathing season. Blue Flag status is also applied to marinas.

Blue Flag status is awarded to beaches in more than thirty countries in Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean based on standards and criteria owned and managed by an independent non-profit organisation, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) Campaign.

Compliance with Blue Flag status requires adherence to water quality standards, safety, the provision of services and general environmental management.

In Europe, the water quality standards are enshrined in the EC Bathing Waters Directive.

The right to fly a Blue Flag at a beach or recreational water is a strong indication of high environmental standards and is a much sought after accolade by local authorities and providers of water-based recreational facilities.

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[Blue Flag Campaign]

[List of Blue Flag beaches in Portugal]

[List of Blue Flag beaches in Ireland]

[List of Blue Flag awards in England and Wales]

[List of Blue Flag beaches in Scotland]

[List of Blue Flag (Bandera Azul) beaches in Spain]

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