The list of beaches that have obtained the Blue Flag award in 2023 has already been published. This distinction recognizes the quality of beaches taking into account a series of parameters that are reviewed annually. These include water quality, environmental management, safety services and measures, and information and environmental education initiatives organized by the city council.
In this post we’d like to introduce you to the beaches in Spain and Portugal that have been awarded the blue flag for the first time in 2023:
New blue flag beaches in Spain
In Andalucia: Espigón (Huelva) and El Chaparral (Mijas)
Espigón
Huelva
El Chaparral
Mijas
In Cantabria: Brazomar (Castro-Urdiales)
Brazomar
Castro-Urdiales
In Catalonia: La Marina (Badalona) y El Far de Sant Cristófol (Vilanova i la Geltrú)
La Marina
Badalona
El Far de Sant Cristófol
Vilanova i la Geltrú
In Galicia: Caranza (Ferrol) and Do Adro (Vigo)
Bouzas, Do Adro, De Mar
Vigo
Caranza
Ferrol
New blue flag beaches in Portugal
In the North region: Praia de Beijinhos (Matosinhos) and Pedras da Agudela (Matosinhos)
Praia de Beijinhos
Matosinhos
Praia de Pedras da Agudela
Matosinhos
In the central region: Praia do Labrego (Vagos) and Praia do Cabedelo (Figueira da Foz)
Praia do Labrego
Vagos
Praia do Cabedelo
Figueira da Foz
In the Açores region: Calhetas da Maia (Ribeira Grande)
Calhetas da Maia
Ribeira Grande
Did you know any of these beaches? If so, don’t forget to leave your reviews and photos in the app. And remember you can always check all the information about any of them, including the weather forecast, on the app.