The best beaches are blue flag. The Blue Flag award: what is it and what is it for? What are the criteria for evaluating beaches

It's time to find out which beaches of the world have received the prestigious international Blue Flag award this year. Where will we sunbathe and swim in the most environmentally friendly and comfortable environment?

So ... Drum roll!

Spain is simply overwhelmed with the blue flags of the 2018 season - it is in first place, and it has 590 awards. Greece has noted 519 ideal beaches for relaxation. Turkey also burst into the top three - with 459 beaches. In fourth place is France, and 399 Blue Flags are now flying here. Italy closes the TOP-5 countries with the best beaches (368 beaches). This is followed by Portugal, Denmark, Croatia, Ireland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Mexico, Israel, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Montenegro ... In Russia, only 7 beaches were awarded, and in Ukraine - 14.

Blue Flag beaches are not only distinguished by the cleanliness of the sand and water, which are constantly checked until the end of the season (until September 1 - 30, depending on the resort). They are equipped with changing cabins, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas, and rescue stations. There are no industrial enterprises nearby, only natural beauty, parks, cafes, parking and great hotels... Ideal for the whole family! Which ones deserve special attention? Compiled the TOP 10 eco-beaches in the world with recommended hotels. Take your pick!

Playa de Muro on the island. Majorca

Picturesque, long spanish beach Playa de Muro in the north of Mallorca - true paradise for families with small children. There is soft snow-white sand, a clean and warm Mediterranean Sea, a gentle entrance to the water. In the morning - calm, and after 4 pm - waves with which you can play. To get to the sea depth, you have to walk about 50 meters. The beach has showers, toilets, cafes, sun loungers and umbrellas. You can roast in the sun, or you can wonderfully relax in the shade of the spreading pine trees. Well, on the streets along this beach you will find restaurants, shops, attractions for children - trampolines, electric motorcycles, carousels.

Nikolina beach (Nikolina Beach) in Croatia

Nikolina Beach, located in the municipality of Baska Voda (Makarska Riviera), is not only the most popular beach in the resort, but also in almost all of Croatia. The pebble coast is surrounded by a majestic mountain range Biokovo, palms and lush pine trees and washed by the cool waters of the cleanest Adriatic Sea. There are lifeguards, an ambulance, changing cabins, showers, toilets, sun loungers and umbrellas, a water entertainment center, a beach bar, fruit and ice cream shops. Along the beach you can find cafes, pizzerias and restaurants, a playground with trampolines, bike rental.

Vale de Centeanes beach in Portugal

Vale de Centeanes, one of the best urban beaches in Portugal, awarded this season with the Blue Flag, is located on the sandy coast of the ocean, in Carvoeiro.

On the one hand, it is surrounded by the blue waters of the Atlantic, and on the other, by high cliffs cut by the sea and the wind, with natural grottoes and arches. Its advantage is that there are no constant boat trips near it. The water is very clean, suitable for small children. And the downside is that there can be a lot of vacationers during the peak season.

The cliffs offer incredible views of the ocean distance. There is a restaurant at the entrance to the beach, there is a kiosk with drinks and ice cream, toilets, a parking lot, a gentle descent to the coast for people with disabilities.

Vai Beach on the island. Crete

In every region of Crete, in Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, there are magnificent, clean beaches awarded with "Blue Flags". At least once it is worth visiting the pink coast of Elafonisi (with the obligatory annual eco-award), as well as the incredibly beautiful Balos lagoon.

The beautiful Matala Beach is located in a cozy bay of the Libyan Sea, in the south of the island. It is surrounded by rocks with numerous caves where hippies once lived. The Rolling Stones performed here.

A favorite of all holidaymakers on the island of Crete is the palm beach of Vai, with golden sand and a grove of green date palms. This year he is again with the Blue Flag. Although it is located in the very east of the island, where, for example, it takes a very long time to get from the other end of Crete. The beach is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, changing cabins and showers. There are bars and taverns, parking.

"Massandra" beach in Yalta

For the first time "Massandra" beach, located on South Shore Crimea, was awarded the "Blue Flag" in 2010. The certificate was confirmed in 2016, in 2017 and now and in 2018. This means that the purity of the water and the quality of services on the Yalta coast are invariably beyond praise.

The length of the Massandrovsky beach is about 500 meters. 6 breakwaters divide it into six well-groomed, comfortable sections. Free entrance to the beach, there is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as personal bungalows, many cafes, restaurants from the simplest to the most sophisticated, a children's pool and playground, shower, toilet. Frequent guests of the coastal zone are Black Sea dolphins. Many people call this beach "Little Europe". Recommended for families with children.

Kumburnu beach in Oludeniz, Turkey

The Turkish village of Oludeniz, which is 15 km from Fethiye, is famous not only for its unforgettable landscapes, over which people fly on paragliders, but also for its wonderful beaches with "Blue Flags".

Sandy spit Kumburnu (continuation of Belcekiz beach), a peninsula cutting into the sea, was awarded the "Blue Flag" and belongs to the national natural park " Blue Lagoon". The left side of the spit is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, with free entrance and sun lounger rental. The right side hugs a shallow bay with the warmest water, and this is already the territory natural park with paid entrance. The place is ideal for families with small children. Here you can rent a catamaran, see the fishes and turtles Caretta-Caretta.

There are many quality beaches in Oludeniz! Choose according to your preferences and budget.

Canal d'Amour beach on the island. Corfu, Greece

Canal d'Amour is a famous landmark on the Greek island of Corfu with the prestigious Blue Flag award. The Channel of Love is definitely worth a visit. Especially if you are looking for your soul mate or want to perpetuate an existing love.

It is located in the resort town of Sidari and is a narrow sea strait surrounded by wild sheer cliffs... Thanks to the sea, caves and tunnels were formed in the rocks. The bank of the channel is with golden soft sand and a small grove. Due to the influx of tourists, it is well equipped with sun loungers, beach umbrellas and other amenities. Nearby taverns and bars serving delicious traditional Greek food and drinks. You can also sunbathe on the rocks themselves.

Here you can meet families with children, because entry into the sea is shallow and gentle, there are never waves, and the water is warm.

Beach Blue Beach in Budva Riviera, Montenegro

Of all the beaches of Montenegro, the Budva Riviera has collected the most awards. Among the awarded are selected sections of the picturesque bay of Jaz, which is as popular as Copacabana in Brazil and is considered one of the most beautiful in Montenegro. Madonna and the Rolling Stones performed here at the concert venue, the atmosphere of endless celebration reigns. Despite the distance from Budva, there are always plenty of vacationers here.

Plavo Plaza or Blue Beach is a perfectly equipped stretch of the wide sandy Jaz beach. The beach has modest parameters (only about 150 meters in length), but it has been awarded the Blue Flag for many years. Equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, rescue station, parking lot. There is a playground and a cafe. The entrance to the sea is sandy and gentle.

Together with Blue Beach, "Blue Flags" received the neighboring beaches Escarella Beach, C&I Beach Life.

Baia Blu beach in Lerici (Liguria), Italy

The Italian beach Spiaggia Baia Blu in the San Terenzo area is incredibly picturesque! It is located between the capes of Punta Santa Teresa and Punta Galera. Transparent, sparkling waters of the purest sea wash the beautiful bend of the sandy coast, framed by century-old oaks and olive groves. It is not surprising that there are so many positive reviews about him!

The beach is small, only 200 meters long, but well equipped: there is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, free shower, toilet, changing room, 3 bars, a restaurant, 2 parking lots and even a compressor for inflating mattresses and balls.

If you go from San Terenzo towards Lerici, you will come across several more Blue Flag beaches. For example, Venere Azzura Beach. It is equipped with rental of umbrellas and sun loungers, pedal boats, animation and cafes. Moving on towards Fiasquerino, you will find the exclusive Blue Flag beach Eco del Mare.

Shakhta Anna beach, in Yantarny, Kaliningrad

The pride of the Kaliningrad region is the Shakhta Anna beach in the village of Yantarny, winner of the Blue Flag 2018. A wide beach strip 300 meters long is strewn with soft white sand. The entrance to the water is gentle, the Baltic Sea is almost always calm.

The beach has wooden decks for easy movement, there are showers and drinking fountains, changing rooms and benches, a playground, beach sports areas. You can sunbathe on the sand, or you can rent a lounger, which comes with an umbrella and a towel. Families should try out the unusual "soft baskets" for sunbathing, which can fit two or even three people.

Near this wonderful beach you will find parking and cafes, a lake and a chic green park by Maurice Becker.

The Blue Flag is an international environmental award that has been awarded annually since 1987 to only the safest and cleanest beaches around the world. In 2019, 463 beaches in Turkey were awarded the Blue Flag.

Thus, Turkey took 3rd place in the international ranking of the best beaches in the world with high water quality. In this ranking, in terms of the number of environmentally friendly beaches, Turkey was second only to Spain (566 beaches) and Greece (515 beaches).

Turkish Blue Flag beaches

Turkey is proud of its third place in the world ranking for the number of beaches marked with “ Blue flag". The Mediterranean province of Antalya has the largest number of Blue Flag beaches in Turkey.

Would you like to visit a country with some of the best beaches in the world? Then take your swimsuit and fly to Turkey! You can choose from 463 beautiful beaches that have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. Crystal clear water, picturesque bays, sandy beaches - and everything is bathed in bright sun.

South Aegean coast of Turkey

Mugla Province: The province of Mugla is home to some of the most popular beaches in Turkey. 102 of these scenic beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag.

Eastern Mediterranean

Mersin Province: In the eastern part Mediterranean Sea located resort town Mersin with a very long coastline. Mersin attracts many tourists with its beautiful wild beaches... "Blue Flag" flaunts on 8 beaches of the Mersin province.

North Aegean coast of Turkey

Balikesir province: 22 beaches of Balikesir have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag.

Canakkale Province: There are 13 Blue Flag beaches in the Canakkale area.

Other Turkish Blue Flag beaches

Other beaches along the Turkish coast that are also marked with the Blue Flag: 1 beach in Istanbul, 7 beaches in Tekirdag, 1 beach in Yalova, 6 beaches in Kocaeli, 2 beaches in Ordu, 12 beaches in Samsun, 3 beaches in Sakarya, 1 beach in Kirklareli, 3 beaches in Duzce and 1 beach in Van.

A complete list of the best Blue Flag beaches in Turkey: http://www.mavibayrak.org.tr/en/

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When planning trips, many vacationers are guided by the Blue Flag ratings. It is an international award given annually since 1987 to beaches and marinas whose water meets high quality standards and is suitable for safe bathing. The Blue Flag nomination is administered by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). More than 40 countries are participating in the program.

In 2013, Spain ranked first among the countries with the largest number of Blue Flag beaches (550 holiday destinations). The top five also includes Greece, Turkey, France and Portugal.

European countries are leaders in the number of beaches marked with the "Blue Flag" BlueFlag.Org data (2013)

1. Spain

The Spanish coastline with a total length of 8,000 km attracts more than 43.5 million tourists annually. At the regional level in terms of the number of clean beaches (127) leads autonomous community Galicia, inside which there are a lot of "Blue Flags" in A Coruña. The beaches of Riazor and Orzan are widely known. However, for those who are used to swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, the water here may seem cold.

2. Greece

Among the Greek regions, the most Blue Flags (36) went to Lassithi, a large tourist center located in Crete. Clean beaches especially in the capital of this nome, the city of Agios Nikolaos. The best is considered to be Almiros, long sand beach, in which the cold current flows into the warm sea. In windy weather, it is better to choose pebble beaches, which are abundant here.

3. Turkey

In 2013, 383 Turkish beaches were awarded the Blue Flag, of which more than half (197) are located in Antalya. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is the most popular region among Russian tourists... The most famous beaches are Konyaalti (in the west of Antalya city) and Lara (in the east). The latter is the focus of all-inclusive vacations in four and five star hotels.

4. France

In France, every day you can relax on a new beach marked with the "Blue Flag", because there are 365 of them. Provence - Alpes - Côte d'Azur region is especially rich in them (96 beaches with "Blue Flag"). To the west of Nice (Cannes, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Saint-Tropez) sandy beaches stretch, while in Nice itself and further towards Italy they are pebbly. The coast is not wide - about 30-40 m.

5. Portugal

The Algarve is the most sophisticated and sought-after region in Portugal. Of the 279 Blue Flags, a quarter went to the beaches of this particular area. The main resorts are Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, as well as the Golden Triangle, which includes Goldra, Loule and Santa Barbara de Neche. There are also the best beaches in Portugal. The coastline stretches for 150 km from east to west from Monte Gordo to Lagos. It is protected from northern winds mountain ranges... In the west there are rocky beaches, in the east there are sandy ones.

6.Italy

Italy has the most Blue Flag beaches in Liguria (35). The best resorts- Portofino, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure. Walkers will love to walk along the Via del Amore, or the Road of Love, a trail that winds along the coast of the Cinque Terre. Breathtaking sea views will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

7. Denmark

Denmark has coastline 7,400 km long - about the same as in Brazil and longer than in India. There is a Blue Flag beach for every 180 km² of the country. There are especially many of them (71) in the south of Denmark, where there are many islets where city dwellers go to rest on weekends (which is why so many Danes have chocolate tan). Business card this region has marinas.

8. Croatia

Little Croatia, which is smaller Krasnodar Territory, has a coastline of about 2,000 km. At the same time, on average, every 20 km there is a beach marked with the "Blue Flag". The Istrian County is especially rich in clean shores - there are 43 such beaches. This region is located in the west of Croatia and includes most of the Istrian peninsula on the Adriatic Sea.

9.UK

Unlike, for example, Turkey or Croatia, the UK does not have a reputation for resort country... However, even here there were 95 beaches worthy of the Blue Flag nomination. Among the regions there are most of them in Wales (33 beaches). Compared to 2012, there are 10 fewer Blue Flags in this part of the UK - last year was too humid, which had a negative impact on water quality.

10. Ireland

Ireland is slightly behind the UK, with 70 Blue Flag beaches. Most of them (19) are located in the west of the country, in the province of Connacht, in just two counties - Galway and Mayo. The local beaches are famous only on the scale of Ireland and are not in demand among wealthy foreigners, as, for example, in the case of Liguria and the Côte d'Azur.

Long-term observations show that people prefer to relax on clean sand and swim in clean water... This feature was first appreciated by the French and in 1985 they established a certain certificate. quality of beaches as blue flag... It was named so -.

Since 1987, Europe represented by the EU once again failed to resist French fashion and joined the program Blue flag.
In 2001, the whole world followed Europe and now about 50 countries are participating in the program as of December 2017. Of these, 45 countries have Blue Flag properties.
Besides beaches the program evaluates marinas (boats and yachts) and ships.

The program is conducted by the International Federation for Environmental Education - FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education - FEE). Only she has the right to extradite. The marina or ship receives a flag for one year, and the beach for bathing season this year. After a year, all of them must reaffirm their right to fly the blue flag. Update time blue flag certificates in the Northern Hemisphere every year in late May - early June. For the Southern Hemisphere and the Caribbean, this occurs around November 1st.

Beach over which flutters blue flag, guarantees vacationers that

• free access to the beach
• the water is clean and tested weekly
• garbage is collected and sand is cleaned
• there is a surveillance and rescue service on the beach
• if necessary, emergency assistance can be provided right on the beach
• showers available
• motor vehicles do not run on the beach
• pets use a different beach

This list can be continued since in total there are 29 criteria for evaluating beaches... The norms laid down in them are very strict and tend to become even more stringent over time. Comprehensive information about the program can be found on the website of the Blue Flag program.

For us, ordinary vacationers, there is no need to learn all the subtleties of the program. It's enough to know that Blue flag on the beach it is a reliable indicator and guarantor highest quality beach holiday.

Unfortunately, Russia's position in the Blue Flag is not yet as strong as we would like it to be. But in 2016, it finally appeared the first Russian beach with the Blue Flag... The beach is located in the Kaliningrad region, in the village of Yantarny. The certificate was issued from June 1, 2016 to September 1, 2016.

Number of Blue Flags by country.

So that you can navigate the state of affairs with the quality of beaches in different countries I give you a table with the number of Blue Flags by country. Using the buttons, you can select the year for which you want to view the data. Columns with "+ -" signs reflect the change in the number of flags in relation to the previous year.

Unfortunately, the site of the Blue Flag program does not differ in quality and convenience, in addition, it is constantly "refined" and not always in better side... Therefore, some years are missing from my database, sorry ...

Blue Flag 2017

And in conclusion of this completely non-commercial topic, I would like to say the following. Friends, believe me, the French are not to blame for the fact that Russian beaches not yet blue flags... If it is in your power, try to make them appear with us. And if you are lucky and you will rest on the beach already awarded blue flag, try to leave him as clean as he met you!

All over the world, the Blue Flag is a symbol of the flawlessness and cleanliness of the beaches. This international award was first presented in 1985 and has been held annually since 1987. If the beach is marked with the Blue Flag, you can be sure that it is safe to swim here, and the coast meets international standards. In 2018, 3,687 beaches in the world were awarded the highest award, and many of them are located on the Greek island of Crete - one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe.

Greece has long and deservedly occupied the highest places in the list of countries, the beaches of which receive the Blue Flag. In 2018, it took the second place out of 47 possible, surpassing “competitors” from the seventh part of the whole world. In Greece, 519 beaches have received the Blue Flag, and dozens of them are located in Crete. This largest greek island- a real mecca for tourists and a pearl of Greece with a clean ecology, sights of different eras and, of course, an impeccable coastline. In Chania, 34 beaches have received the Blue Flag, in Rethymno - 16, in Heraklion - 22 and in the Lassithi region 41 beaches.

To receive the Blue Flag, the beaches of Crete must not only be clean, but also deserve top marks in over 30 categories. This includes taking into account the safety of bathers, the availability of information boards and convenient access to the beach, the chemical indicators of water and the protection of the coastal environment.

Crete Blue Flag beaches for 2018 - full list:

Chania region - 34 Blue Flag beaches

Chania is an area with amazing nature, ancient ruins, picturesque gorges, monasteries and villages lost in the mountains. Chania itself, the center of the nome, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. Eras are mixed here: you can see houses of the Venetian and Turkish periods, and their historical appearance is forbidden to change. The main wealth of Chania is its beaches, including the world famous Elafonisi.

Kandanos-Selinos:

In this area of ​​Chania, there are mainly pebble beaches. Candanos Selinos is the ideal choice for those looking for a place to quiet rest despite the fact that the number of hotels here is limited. Among the famous beaches of this area is Halikya, which is worth a trip through the mountains and deservedly receives the Blue Flag from year to year for its cleanliness, beauty of landscapes and excellent infrastructure.

• Woolizmeni
• Grammeno
• Pahya Ammos
• Halikia (Paleochora)

Kissamos:

In this area, there are many clean and well-equipped beaches, each of which is equipped with sun loungers and everything you need to a decent rest... But Kissamos became famous, first of all, for the famous beaches of Falasarna and Elafonisi. The latter not only earned the Blue Flag, but is also one of the most paradise beaches the world.

• Kasteli / Mavros Molos-Plaka
• Falasarna / Pahya Ammos 1
• Falasarna / Pahya Ammos 2

Platanias

Platanias is famous for its long beaches that stretch for several kilometers and deservedly receive the Blue Flag. Among them, the most famous is Kolymvari, where, in addition to a beach holiday, you can enjoy lunch in the best taverns in the Chania region. The beaches of the lively town of Platanias are incredibly popular in summer, also because the resort has a well-developed infrastructure.

• Platanias / Hotel Porto Platanias Beach
• Platanias / Geraniotis Hotel
• Rapagnana / Hotel Cavo Spada

Chania

The beaches in the area of ​​the city of Chania also did not stand aside and were noted for their cleanliness. It is especially worth highlighting the sandy beaches of the three peninsulas of Agia Apostoli, the endless sandy line of the resort of Agia Marina, next to which there is everything - from clubs to shops. You cannot drive past Chrisi Akti, whose name literally translates as "Gold Coast".

• Agii Apostoli 1
• Agii Apostoli 2
• Agios OnufriosAgios Onufrios
• Galatas
• Marathi
• Nope Hora
• Stavros
• Chrisi Akti

Apokoronas

This area is considered one of the greenest in Chania. For a family and relaxing holiday, you can choose the Kalyves beach. Another calm and picturesque beach is Almyrida in the village of the same name, where excellent taverns and hotels of different categories work.

• Kavros (Georgioupolis) / Hotel Anemos
• Kavros / Eliros Mare Hotel
• Kavros / Georgioupolis Resort
• Kavros / Mythos Palace Hotel
• Kiani
• Maistral
• Perasticos / Hotel Mare Monte
• Perasticos / Pilot Beach Hotel

Rethymno Region - 16 Blue Flag Beaches

Rethymno rightly considered the best area Crete for relaxation. Nearby are the island's most famous day-trip attractions and the Chania region, and finally the city of Rethymno - the "Venice of Crete". What else attracts the Rethymno region is the longest beaches in Crete, many of which have been awarded the Blue Flag for several years.

Rethymno

In the region of the city of Rethymno there is a concentration of excellent sandy beaches. Many of them are located a few meters from first-class hotels and are equipped with sports fields. The beaches of Rethymno are not overcrowded due to their long length, and next to them there are numerous taverns, souvenir shops and supermarkets.

• Adellanos Kampos A / Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel
• Pianos Kampos / Grecotel White Palace Hotel
• Platanias B / Hotel Minos Mare Resort
• Rethymno 1 / hotel Aquila Porto Rethymno
• Rethymno 1 / Ilios Beach hotel
• Rethymno 1 / Kriti Beach hotel
• Rethymno 2 / Pearl Beach hotel
• Rethymno 3 / Steris Beach hotel
• Rethymno 4-Missiria / Creta Palace Hotel
• Skaleta / Creta Star Hotel

Mylopotamos

The beaches of Mylopotamos are a place for a relaxing holiday in the atmosphere of a Cretan village that is developing rapidly without losing its traditional spirit. The beaches of Mylopotamos are protected from the waves and are well organized. In this area, Panormo Beach is especially famous, which is safe for families with children and offers water activities for all tastes.

• Lianos Kavos Lavris / Iberostar Creta Panorama Hotel
• Panormo / Grecotel Club Marine Palace hotel

Agios Vasilios

The beaches of the Agios Vasilios area are surprisingly diverse. It is not the first year that the Blue Flag has been given to the beach of the picturesque village of Agia Galini - they are covered with a sand and pebble mixture and "look" at the slopes of Mount Psiloritis. Plakias is one of the most famous beaches on the Libyan coast of Crete, near which the sea always remains calm.

• Agia Galini / Istero Varkotopi
• Plakias
• Rodakino (Corakas)

Heraklion Region - 22 Blue Flag Beaches

Heraklion region is the closest region to international airport, the main attractions of the island (Knossos Palace, Crete Aquarium) and the numerous resorts that are concentrated around the capital of Crete. Heraklion itself - lively city with clubs, shops and monuments of architecture from different eras.

Malevizi

The beaches of the Malevizi area stretch from the borders of the city of Heraklion to the municipality of Rethymno. These are some of the cleanest and most comfortable beaches in Crete. Only one sandy beach of Ammoudara stretches for 5 km - open to the winds, it is especially loved by fans of windsurfing. Fodele is another popular Malevizi beach, which, unlike Ammoudara, is reliably protected from the waves.

• Ammoudara 1 / Agapi Beach hotel
• Ammoudara 4 / Candia Maris Hotel
• Ammoudara 5 / Santa Marina Hotel
• Ammoudara / Atlantica Akti Zeus Hotel
• Ellinoperamata / Apollonia Beach Hotel
• Made / Athina Palace Hotel
• Fodele / Fodele Beach Hotel

Hersonissos

The beaches of Hersonissos are invariably popular with tourists. Besides cleanliness and quality rest a lot of entertainment awaits here. Holidays in Hersonissos are non-stop fun, including at the beach bars dotted along the coast.

• Agios Georgios 1 / Hotel Aldemar Knossos Royal Village
• Agios Georgios 2-Panagia Risi / AKS Annabelle Village
• Agios Georgios 3 / Aldemar Royal Mare Hotel and Cretan Village
• Agia Pelagia Menopetra / Akrogiali Beach Hotel
• Anissaras / Lyttos Beach Hotel
• Anissaras / Mitsis Laguna Resort
• Drapanos / Nana Beach Hotel
• Castries / Creta Maris Hotel
• Klondzani / Sirens Hotels
• Kokkini Hani / Knossos Beach Hotel
• Kokkini Hani / Hotel Rinela
• Kokkini Hani / Themis Beach Hotel
• Hersonissos 5 / Silva Beach Hotel
• Potamos / Cretan Malia Park Hotel

Phastos

The Phastos area is associated with archaeological sites and the famous Matala beach. It has long been a hippie haven. Today it is a coastline of impeccable cleanliness for a relaxing holiday.

• Matala

Lassithi Region - 41 Blue Flag beaches

Lassithi is an area that has no equal in natural beauty. It is a region of green valleys, olive groves, first-class resorts and the famous plateau that has given its name to the entire area. The beaches in Lassithi are varied: there are lively ones, and there are hidden gems that mass tourism has not reached.

Agios Nikolaos

The area of ​​Agios Nikolaos is a whole scattering of beaches. The coast near the capital of the nome is overcrowded with tourists, but does not know the lack of entertainment and infrastructure, and was awarded the highest award for its cleanliness. The area is also home to the beaches of the famous Elounda - one of the most fashionable resorts in Europe.

• Agios Nikolaos 1 / Saint Nicolas Bay Hotel
• Agios Nikolaos 2 / Minos Palace hotel
• Agios Nikolaos 3 / Minos Beach hotel
• Agios Pantelemonas
• Almiros
• Ammos / Marina
• Ammos / city beach
• Ammoudara
• Ammoudi / Hermes Coral Hotel
• Vulism
• Driros / Hotel Domes of Elounda
• Elounda / Hotel Porto Elounda
• Elounda 1 / hotel Elounda Blu
• Elounda / Hotel Elounda Mare
• Caravostasi
• Kitroplatia
• Mirabello / hotel Mirabello Beach & Village
• Pigaidakya Eloundas / Hotel Elounda Village
• Pylos / Istron Bay Hotel
• Plaka / Blue Palace hotel
• Poros 1 / Elounda Bay Palace hotel
• Poros 2 / Elounda Beach hotel
• Spiliada / Kalimera Kriti Hotel
• Schism
• Havanya 1 / hotel Candia Park Village
• Havanya 2
• Hiona

Sitia

Sitia coastline - beaches for families and romantics. Silence reigns here, and sand and pebble shores are washed by a clean calm sea. Sitia is worth a visit for at least one palm beach of Vai - the most exotic place in Crete, recognized as a protected area.

• Analipsi
• Vai / Palm forest
• Kato Zakros
• Kuremenos
• Lagufa / Mikri Poli Creta Hotel
• Makrigialos Lagoufa / Sunwing Makrigialos Beach Hotel
• Sitia 1 / Gallico
• Hiona

Ierapetra

Foreign tourists have not yet discovered the beaches of Ierapetra - the very southern city in Greece. It is not crowded or noisy here, while the infrastructure is at a decent level. Many beaches in the Ierapetra area are characterized by dark sand and small pebbles.

• Agia Fotia
• Ahliya Shinokapsalon
• Ierapetra 1 / City Beach
• Kutsunari 2 / Kakkos Bay hotel
• Kutsunari-Agios Ioannis / Sunshine Kreta & Sunshine Crete Village
• Myrtos

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