Record number of European Blue Flag beaches in Wales
Wales has achieved a record number of elite Blue Flag status beaches, all of them passing the test for bathing water quality and beach management. A total of 43 beaches and 4 marinas met the tough standard.
Beaches are judged against 26 different criteria, including standard of bathing water, litter management and sustainable environmental management. Marinas have to meet 16 land-based criteria including reception facilities for hazardous waste and a commitment to safeguard their local environment.
The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to around 3100 beaches and marinas in 35 countries across Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean in 2005.
The Blue Flag Campaign is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services.
The Blue Flag Campaign includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators. Read more about Blue Flag here.
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