Space position again as the country with more beaches with blue flag in the world in 2025. This year, a total of 642 beaches have been recognized with this badge, in addition to 101 sports ports y 6 sustainable tourist vessels. The Blue flag It is an International recognition that guarantees the Water qualitythe securitylos servicesthe environmental Management and the Education for sustainability In coastal areas.
This recognition, granted by the Environmental and Consumer Education Association (Adeac)not only certifies the excellent state of the Spanish coast, but also the joint effort of Local Administrations, Autonomous communities y Citizens for maintaining some Clean, safe and accessible beaches.
Valencian Community: in the head
One more year, the Valencian Community leads the national ranking with 143 beaches awarded. Alicante It is the most awarded province in Spain con 89 Blue flagsfollowed by Valencia y Castellón. The diversity of its sands, added to the quality of your services and municipal involvementkeeps this community in the lead in coastal sustainability. As a novelty, this year highlights the incorporation of a playa continental in Montanejoswhich expands the traditional concept of awarded coast.
Andalusia: consolidation of the quality tourist model
Andalusia occupies the Second national place con 138 distinguished beaches. This region not only offers extensive and sunny costs, but also a firm commitment to the Environmental quality and the accessibility. In the province of Cádizbeaches such as The victory in the Cadiz capital, which renews its recognition, and the beach of The Barrosain Chiclanafor its combination of nature, services y Sustainable planning.
In Almeríabeaches like San Miguel in The ejido, The Ancon in Carboneras o Quitapelos in Almanzora Cuevas They are consolidated as referents of the Quality Tourism. In addition, many of these areas include adapted services, Children’s areas, sports facilities y environmental protection measures.
Galicia and Catalonia: balance between nature and management
Galicia has obtained 108 blue flags In 2025. Beaches like Riazor in A Coruña o America in Nigious They are examples of well -managed natural environments. The Galician community also stands out for its commitment to the Environmental Education and the Coastal Ecosystems Recovery.
CataluñaFor its part, add 101 awarded beaches. Are Mediterranean coastvery frequented during the summer months, maintains high levels of quality and safety. The effort in the surveillancethe accessibility and the cleaning It has been key to conserve these badges.
Canary Islands and Balearic Islands: Insular Excellence
Las Canary Islands have been recognized with 56 blue flags on beaches and Natural pools. Emblematic places like Maspalomas, English beach o The views reaffirm the potential tourist and environmental of the archipelago.
Whaarse addition 46 beaches with blue flagkeeping like a destination attractive and sustainable. Las crystalline waters of Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza y Bump They continue to meet the most demanding requirements to guarantee an experience safe and responsible.
Towards a more sustainable tourism
In this edition they have been granted special mentions to municipalities for their excellence in areas such as accessibilityhe rescue and the Environmental Education. The implementation of Good practices in sustainabilitylike the Reduction of showers To save water or Promotion of sustainable tourist boats.
With these figures, Spain represents 15% of the total blue flags in the worlda clear sample of the country’s commitment to the Marine medium conservation and the development of a responsible tourism. Las Spanish beachesin addition to being leisure and rest spaces, they have become International Examples of Good Environmental Management.
For those who plan to enjoy the sea this summer, the Blue flag beaches son QUALITY GUARANTEE, security y respect for the environment. And national pride that invites you to continue taking care of the coast and enjoying it responsibly.
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