BLUE FLAG CERTIFIED

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Blue Flag is Europe's oldest and most recognized beach certification, awarded each season by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to beaches that pass a strict annual audit across four areas: water quality, environmental management, safety and services, and environmental education. A beach doesn't earn the flag once and keep it forever; it is re-assessed every year, so a Blue Flag badge on this site means the beach met the standard for the current season, not just at some point in the past.

Below are 17 Blue Flag beaches currently indexed across Europe, drawn from our full directory of 737 verified coastal locations. Use the country and sea-temperature filters to narrow down to your trip, as every listing links through to full detail including water temperature, sand type, and nearby car rental options. Read our Complete Guide to Blue Flag Beaches in Europe →

Selection criteria: Certified by Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) under 33 standardized criteria including EU Bathing Water Directive excellent rating.
All Europe (263)Turkey (32)Portugal (29)Croatia (24)Spain (22)Cyprus (21)Greece (17)Italy (16)Bulgaria (13)Montenegro (11)Denmark (10)United Kingdom (10)Ireland (8)France (6)Sweden (6)Germany (6)Malta (5)Netherlands (5)Poland (4)Lithuania (4)Latvia (4)Belgium (3)Norway (3)Estonia (2)Slovenia (1)Finland (1)

17 Verified Destinations

Ranked by Blue Flag Certified
Xi Beach in Lixouri, Kefalonia, Greece
#1
Lixouri, Kefalonia, GreeceIonian Sea
25.9°C sea
42/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Tsambika Beach in Rhodes, Greece
#2
Rhodes, GreeceAegean Sea
27.1°C sea
40/day
Golden Sand
36°C Kids
Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece
#3
Crete, GreeceLibyan Sea
25.3°C sea
41/day
Sand
36°C Kids
St. Paul's Bay (Lindos) in Dodecanese (Rhodes / Lindos), Greece
#4
Dodecanese (Rhodes / Lindos), GreeceAegean Sea (Mediterranean)
27.1°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
32°C Kids
Koukounaries in Skiathos, Greece
#5
Skiathos, GreeceAegean Sea
26.2°C sea
40/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Anthony Quinn Bay in Dodecanese (Rhodes / Kallithea), Greece
#6
Dodecanese (Rhodes / Kallithea), GreeceAegean Sea (Mediterranean)
27.1°C sea
50/day
White Sand
32°C Kids
Damnoni Beach in Plakias, Crete, Greece
#7
Plakias, Crete, GreeceLibyan Sea
25.5°C sea
44/day
Golden Sand
36°C Scenic
Falassarna Beach in Crete (Kissamos / Chania), Greece
#8
Crete (Kissamos / Chania), GreeceAegean Sea (Cretan Sea)
26.4°C sea
45/day
Sand
31°C Kids
Vai Beach in Palekastro, East Crete, Greece
#9
Palekastro, East Crete, GreeceLibyan Sea
25°C sea
43/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Vai Palm Beach in Crete (Lasithi / Sitia), Greece
#10
Crete (Lasithi / Sitia), GreeceAegean Sea (Cretan Sea)
26.4°C sea
45/day
Golden Sand
31°C Kids
Perissa Beach in Santorini, Greece
#11
Santorini, GreeceAegean Sea
24.4°C sea
42/day
Black Sand
35°C Kids
Agios Prokopios in Naxos, Greece
#12
Naxos, GreeceAegean Sea
23.8°C sea
40/day
White Sand
34°C Kids
Sarti Beach in Sithonia, Halkidiki, Greece
#13
Sithonia, Halkidiki, GreeceAegean Sea
26.1°C sea
57/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Mylopotas Beach in Ios, Greece
#14
Ios, GreeceAegean Sea
24°C sea
59/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) in Paros, Cyclades, Greece
#15
Paros, Cyclades, GreeceAegean Sea
24.1°C sea
40/day
Golden Sand
34°C Kids
Kamari Beach in Santorini, Greece
#16
Santorini, GreeceAegean Sea
24.4°C sea
56/day
Black Sand
35°C Kids
Elia Beach in Mykonos, Greece
#17
Mykonos, GreeceAegean Sea
23.8°C sea
56/day
Golden Sand
34°C Kids