Puerto Morelos, Q.R. — The municipality of Puerto Morelos is hoping to join other districts in the area by qualifying
for Blue Flag beach status.
Head down to one of the private coves for secluded bliss, drive to Pissouri
for its Blue Flag beach, or take a shuttle along to Avdimou Bay for crystal - clear water and seafood tavernas.
Water quality is key
for Blue Flag beaches One of the biggest obstacles to certification has been water quality.
Not exact matches
For a lively date, try King's
Beach, a Blue Flag beach where you can swim in between rounds of mini-golf and lunch at a beachfront restau
Beach, a
Blue Flag beach where you can swim in between rounds of mini-golf and lunch at a beachfront restau
beach where you can swim in between rounds of mini-golf and lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
While many
beaches belong to hotels and are private (although you can often enter
for a fee), there are numerous public options to visit, including Mazer
Beach Park, which has
Blue Flag status, is a perennial favourite and offers lots of great facilities.
There are several
Blue Flag accredited
beaches in Liguria such as Finale Ligure, which, with fine sands and calm warm waters, is ideal
for days out with children of all ages.
It has a fantastic sandy
beach (which has been awarded a
Blue Flag for the clarity of the water and excellent amenities), plus a couple of wonderful nearby coves to explore.
It has lots of public
beaches, including those at Cannobio and Cannero Riviera, which have each been awarded a
Blue Flag for the cleanliness of the water and the excellent facilities.
Other good
beaches in the area (easily accessed by bus) include the sandy swathe at Cala Blanca (which has also been awarded
Blue Flag status
for its amenities and the clarity of its water), and Cala d'en Bosch, which is the largest sandy
beach in the area, and offers warm, clear waters and excellent facilities.
With the most
beaches of any Caribbean island designated by the
Blue Flag program
for meeting high environmental standards, you'll find beautiful, clean, sandy stretches all along its 20 - mile Coconut Coast.
The Emirates Wildlife Association will encourage managers of the
beaches to apply
for a
Blue Flag designation and meet international standards
for water quality and cleanliness.
What with the
Blue Flag beaches and a range of accessible accommodation, from self - catering apartments and villas, to all - inclusive hotels, this resort caters
for all ages.
Alternatively, Sao Rafael is famous
for its dramatic rock formations and incredible
Blue Flag Beach.
Another family - friendly
beach can be found at Bitez — a
Blue Flag beach which is great
for swimming and snorkelling.
Perfectly located
for that ideal holiday or your business trip, this establishment is close to all major roads, La Lucia Ridge and Umhlanga Village which boasts beautiful
Blue Flag beaches.
Binibeca is a small, relaxing resort with a
Blue Flag beach and a range of restaurants and hotels; Es Grau, a hidden gem on Menorca, is popular with the locals, so visit Es Grau
for a taste of the traditional Menorcan lifestyle and Cala Galdana, where you'll find the best
beaches on Menorca and a range of facilities to make your summer holiday as smooth as possible.
For starters its 450 km coastline combines some 10 rivers and lagoons,
blue flag beaches, malaria - free game reserves, a rich cultural history, first - rate birding and the only national park in the country to host the Big 7.
It is also a university town, has a
blue flag beach, a river navigable
for 22 km, a little theatre and many attractions — the Kowie Canoe Trail, Shipwreck hiking trail, Great Fish River Reserve, dune boarding at Mpekweni River mouth, Kap River Nature Reserve, Richmond House Museum, and the little hamlet of Kasouga.
The
Blue Flag beaches found at the resort of Torrevieja are perfect
for families, with safe waters
for the kids to play in, keeping the parents relaxed.
The
beach resort of Torrevieja where there are five
Blue Flag beaches to choose from is an ideal location
for families pining
for beach holidays in Murcia.
«We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth - we must take care of it, so it will thrive and sustain all of us,» added Mr. Hoffman, «We applaud and support the efforts by our VI Conservation Society and VI Hotel & Tourism Association in achieving the prestigious internationally - recognized, eco-label
BLUE FLAG program certification
for a number of our
beaches.»
The Santa Teresa area
beaches of Playa Hermosa, Playa Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal Pais all received Ecological
Blue Flag Awards
for 2014, along with a record 104 other Costa Rica
beaches, at a ceremony in March 2015.
La Costa de Papito is a Carribbean style lodge located in Puerto Viejo in front of the gorgeous white sand Cocles
beach, winner of Costa Rica's
blue flag for pristine
beaches.
This beautiful spotless
beach has been awarded a «
Blue Flag of Ecology»
for being one of the most ecologically well managed
beaches on the planet.
This
Blue Flag beach offers kilometres of soft white sand and is perfect
for long walks,
beach games, surfing, and other water sports.
The effort was recognized recently when Playa Hermosa was honored once again with the Costa Rica Ecological
Blue Flag Award by the Costa Rican Tourism Board
for being one of the cleanest
beaches in the country.
One would be remiss
for not mentioning Gonubie
beach,
for although not exactly a local
beach, it's proximity to East London (it's just 25 kilometres north of the city at the mouth of the Gonubie River) and its
blue flag status make it a «must» to visit.
Playgrounds, parks and
Blue Flag beaches also make this part of Crete suitable
for families.
Crete is known
for its sandy
beaches, the vast majority of which have been awarded
Blue Flag status.
The shallow, crystal - clear waters (with the
Blue Flag seal of quality), the long sandy
beach and the warmth of the local people make it ideal
for a laid - back family holiday.
It's a calm
beach, so perfect
for a family holiday, and it has
blue flag status.
The apartments are situated just 50m from the
Blue Flag beach of S'Illot in the east part of the island, making
for a very comfortable base
for couples and families from which to explore the area.
The three largest
beaches, Les Amplaries, Morro de Gos and La Concha are fully accessible and have been awarded
Blue Flags for cleanliness.
Astir
beach on Apóllonos Street with its shallow, delicately turquoise water, smooth sand, excellent facilities and
blue flag certification
for cleanliness is one of Attica's most luxurious and most popular
beaches.
The
blue flag awarded
beach offers a perfect setting
for a family day in the sun.
The four - star hotel, perched above the Vilamoura Marina, offers unparalleled access to some of the finest
beaches on Portugal's south coast, with the golden Paria da Marina to the left of the marina and to the right, the
blue -
flag Praia da Rocha Baixinha, which stretches
for eight miles, where you can relax on sun beds under thatched parasols.
With its award winning
Blue Flag, the
beach is ideal
for swimmers, is easily accessed and has plenty of sun beds on offer.
The Jumeirah
Beach, on the amazing Palm Jumeirah island, boasts some of the best hotel beach clubs, while Mazer Beach Park is one of the most popular public beaches, and has been awarded a Blue Flag for the clarity of the water and the excellent facili
Beach, on the amazing Palm Jumeirah island, boasts some of the best hotel
beach clubs, while Mazer Beach Park is one of the most popular public beaches, and has been awarded a Blue Flag for the clarity of the water and the excellent facili
beach clubs, while Mazer
Beach Park is one of the most popular public beaches, and has been awarded a Blue Flag for the clarity of the water and the excellent facili
Beach Park is one of the most popular public
beaches, and has been awarded a
Blue Flag for the clarity of the water and the excellent facilities.
From here you can easily reach
beaches like Quarteira, Vilamoura and Rocha Baixinha Leste, all
Blue Flag beaches that offer a choice of water sports, clear blue waters and soft golden sand for relaxing and topping up your
Blue Flag beaches that offer a choice of water sports, clear
blue waters and soft golden sand for relaxing and topping up your
blue waters and soft golden sand
for relaxing and topping up your tan.
Closer to hand, the smaller
beach at San Agustin has been awarded a
Blue Flag, has lots of amenities, and is also a great option
for bodyboarding and surfing.
With a scenic mountain backdrop and a private section of a
Blue Flag beach, the Beach Club Doganay is a dream destination for holidays in Tu
beach, the
Beach Club Doganay is a dream destination for holidays in Tu
Beach Club Doganay is a dream destination
for holidays in Turkey.
The
beach is made up of private hotel areas and «free
beach»
for everyone to enjoy so you're sure to find a spot on this
Blue Flag gem.
This chic five - star venue is practically a stone's throw from a terrific
Blue Flag sandy
beach, and is in the photogenic region of Antalya, renowned
for its very sunny climate and striking ancient sights.
If you want to bathe in the lake, the most central option is the Casinò
beach, which has earned a
Blue Flag for the clarity of the water and the excellent facilities.
Ölüdeniz is one of Turkey's most sought after holiday destinations and is revered
for its lagoon nature reserve and
Blue Flag beach.
17 Magneten is a self - catering holiday home located in Whale Rock, Plettenberg Bay, a short drive from 6
blue flag beaches this seaside town is famous
for, and less than 3 km to Beacon Isle shopping centre.
Muizenberg IS BEST KNOWN
FOR its endless and unspoilt beach (with Blue Flag status) and for having a good surf on the long running wav
FOR its endless and unspoilt
beach (with
Blue Flag status) and
for having a good surf on the long running wav
for having a good surf on the long running waves.
Kariega, its main
beach, has
blue flag status (stand in the car park overlooking the
beach and it's not difficult to work out why), whilst Middle
beach is a find
for families, its long strip of gentle
beach and sea riddled with tidal pools
for paddling and snorkelling.
You will probably want to avoid King's
Beach, despite its popularity, during peak season, and head to Humewood beach or Wells Estate (each of the aforementioned have had or have Blue Flag status) but Hobie beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly for wind sur
Beach, despite its popularity, during peak season, and head to Humewood
beach or Wells Estate (each of the aforementioned have had or have Blue Flag status) but Hobie beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly for wind sur
beach or Wells Estate (each of the aforementioned have had or have
Blue Flag status) but Hobie
beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly for wind sur
beach just off Shark Rock Pier is also popular, particularly
for wind surfing.
With
Blue Flag beaches and a little more peace than Puerto del Carmen, Matagorda is a good choice
for families.