Italy reaches new goals with Blue Flags 2024, resulting in a total of 236 coastal locations awarded, marking a notable increase over the previous year. This prestigious award, now in its 38th edition, represents a symbol of environmental excellence and the quality of marine waters. Awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (Fee), it certifies the commitment of Italian coastal locations in maintaining high standards of sustainability and environmental management.
Blue flags 2024, new records in Italy
This year, the Blue Flag banner will fly high 485 Italian beaches, marking an increase of 27 compared to 2023 and representing approximately 11,5% of the beaches awarded globally. Italian lakes also saw an increase, with 23 blue flags awarded, including two new entries.
La Liguria confirms itself at the top of the regional ranking with 34 awarded locations, despite the loss of two flags and the entry of two new ones.
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Puglia marks significant progress going up to 24 flags thanks to three new municipalities awarded, while Campania and Calabria are tied with 20 flags each, both with one more recognition than the previous year.
Among the 14 new inputs include Ortona (Abruzzo), Parghelia (Calabria), Cellole (Campania), Borgio Verezzi and Recco (Liguria), Porto Sant'Elpidio (Marche), Lecce, Manduria and Patù (Puglia), Letojanni, Scicli and Taormina (Sicily) , Tenno and Vallelaghi (Trentino Alto Adige). Four municipalities were not reconfirmed: Ameglia and Taggia (Liguria), Margherita di Savoia (Puglia) and Marciana Marina (Tuscany).
Evaluation criteria, tourism and sustainability
Each Blue Flag represents a continuous commitment to training, the involvement of local communities and promotion of sustainable tourism.
The awarded locations and marinas were evaluated on the basis of 32 rigorous criteria blue flag program. The evaluation commission saw the participation of numerous institutional and private bodies, including various ministries, universities and unions in the seaside sector.
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The awarded tourist destinations reflect a consolidation of sustainable choices undertaken, guaranteeing the quality and quantity of the services offered while respecting the environment. Fee, headquartered in Copenhagen and active in 81 countries, continues to promote sustainable practices through environmental education and training programs.
Italy confirms itself as one of the main world destinations for those looking for quality and sustainability in seaside and lakeside resorts.
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