Greece

Thirty-eight beaches in Greece were removed from the prestigious "blue-flag" program, judged to have failed in meeting the strict criteria. The blue-flag, the most recognizable ecological symbol in the world, was removed from beaches located in Achaia, Thessaloniki, Zakynthos, Santorini,...

394 Greek beaches and 9 marinas made it second place of the international “Blue Flag” award. With that great number of beaches, Greece succeeded in ranking second among 48 countries across the world one more time, as usual during the...

The expanded Municipality of Aghios Nikolaos has won 23 blue flags in 2011 and is among the first four municipalities nationwide. "Spinalonga, Elounda and the clean beaches are a major tourist attraction for thousands of visitors, because they provide safety...

With eighteen "Blue Flags" on its coasts, Rethymnon occupies the 11th position in the list of the awarded counties for the year 2011, from the Greek Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).  The organization acts as coordinator of...

A total of 545 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2021, putting the country in second place among 49.

The Foundation for Environmental Education has awarded its prestigious "Blue Flag" to over 500 Greek beaches, giving the country the distinction of being ranked second out of 47 countries worldwide for its strong environmental and accessibility standards. According to the...

What would the Greek Summer be without its innumerable pristine beaches and their crystal-clear, azure swimming waters? As the country opens up to tourists after the coronavirus lockdown it is worth remembering that Greece is the number two country worldwide...

Greece is the number two country worldwide for the number of its Blue Flag beaches, according to the environmental group The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature. Almost 500 of the country’s beaches were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag status...

Greece is the second country worldwide for its number of blue-flag beaches according to the Association for Environmental Education and the Consumer (ADEAC). Almost 520 of the country's beaches were awarded the prestigious blue-flag status. The top area in Greece, for...

A total of 19 beaches in Greece were stripped of their blue flag status for failing to maintain the high environmental standards set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The Blue Flag label is an international symbol of quality,...

Greece is a number one destination for vacation-goers wishing to relax, visit ancient ruins and beautiful beaches the country has to offer and recently, it has been ranked number two in the world on the 2017 Blue Flag quality...

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) announced today the list of beaches and marinas that won a Blue Flag for 2016. This year, Greece was again in third place among 50 countries, regarding awarded beaches. The Chalkidiki municipality came first, with...

For the first time, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) will organize this year's award ceremony for the Blue Flag international program in Greece. The international event, described as a "historical event for Greece, will take place in Chalkidiki, on Wednesday...

395 Greek beaches and nine marinas won the international quality Blue Flag award this year, putting Greece in third place worldwide among 50 countries, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). The announcement was made during a...

The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF), the national operator of the international “Blue Flag” program, announced a further 21 Greek beaches and one marina have been awarded Blue Flags for 2014 on Wednesday. With 408 beaches and 10 marinas...