Blue flags for Costa Blanca beaches

Alicante province has the highest number of blue flags flying with a total of 60 blue flag beaches and 14 marinas.

Torrevieja has been awarded five flags this year for La Mata, Los Locos, El Cura, Los Náufragos and Cala Piteras beaches along with the international marina.

Guardamar has three blue flags and Orihuela Costa has been awarded seven flags to beaches and two for marinas. The municipality of Cartagena has 10, two more than last year.

The internationally recognised blue flags are awarded to beaches, ports and marinas for the water quality, accessibility, environmental conditions and the facilities for visitors.