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 8 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)

8 Verified Destinations

Ranked by Blue Flag Certified
Keem Bay in County Mayo (Achill Island), Ireland
#1
County Mayo (Achill Island), IrelandAtlantic Ocean
16.4°C sea
40/day
White Sand
19°C Kids
Barleycove Beach in Mizen Peninsula, West Cork, Ireland
#2
Mizen Peninsula, West Cork, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
16°C sea
48/day
Golden Sand
27°C Scenic
Ballymastocker Bay in Portsalon, Donegal, Ireland
#3
Portsalon, Donegal, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
14.9°C sea
48/day
Golden Sand
25°C Scenic
Derrynane Beach in County Kerry (Ring of Kerry), Ireland
#4
County Kerry (Ring of Kerry), IrelandAtlantic Ocean
16.4°C sea
40/day
White Sand
19°C Kids
Curracloe Beach in County Wexford, Ireland
#5
County Wexford, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
15.1°C sea
51/day
Golden Sand
26°C Kids
Banna Strand in County Kerry, Ireland
#6
County Kerry, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
15.8°C sea
53/day
Golden Sand
27°C Scenic
Inch Beach in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland
#7
Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
15.8°C sea
50/day
Golden Sand
27°C Kids
Inchydoney in County Cork, Ireland
#8
County Cork, IrelandAtlantic Ocean
16.2°C sea
53/day
Golden Sand
27°C Kids