When you're looking for a trip to the beach, on holiday or just at home, you'll often discover so called 'blue flag' beaches being mentioned. But what is a blue flag beach, what does it mean, and does it mean you should avoid other beaches? If you're looking for the answer to those questions, you're in the right place?
What are blue flag beaches?
They are beaches which have been given an award to declare their quality. These flags are awarded every 6 months by an international council. The awarded sites are listed on the website, blueflag.org, and are allowed to fly a visible blue flag with the official logo. If a beach has been awarded a blue flag status, it means it complies with several standards of quality and care.
What does the flag mean?
It means that the standards or services below are met or exceeded at the beach awarded the blue flag.
What does the flag mean?
It means that the standards or services below are met or exceeded at the beach awarded the blue flag.
