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 6 Blue Flag beaches currently indexed across Europe, drawn from our full directory of 737 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.

6 Destinations

Ranked by Blue Flag Certified
Palombaggia Beach in Corsica (Porto-Vecchio), France
Corsica (Porto-Vecchio), FranceMediterranean Sea
Clearest water in Mediterranean Sea
25.4°C sea
75/day
White Sand
29°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Santa Giulia Beach in Corsica (Porto-Vecchio), France
Corsica (Porto-Vecchio), FranceMediterranean Sea
3rd Warmest water in France (Aug)
25.4°C sea
75/day
White Sand
29°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Espiguette Beach (Camargue) in Occitanie (Le Grau-du-Roi), France
Occitanie (Le Grau-du-Roi), FranceMediterranean Sea
Cheapest day in France · €35/day
25.4°C sea
35/day
White Sand
28°C Kids
Cars from €28/d
Pampelonne Beach (St. Tropez) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Ramatuelle), France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Ramatuelle), FranceMediterranean Sea
25.4°C sea
95/day
White Sand
29°C Kids
Cars from €28/d
Plage d'Argelès-sur-Mer in Argelès-sur-Mer, Roussillon, France
Argelès-sur-Mer, Roussillon, FranceMediterranean Sea
22°C sea
77/day
Golden Sand
32°C Kids
Cars from €34/d
Hendaye Plage in Basque Coast, France
Basque Coast, FranceAtlantic Ocean
22.2°C sea
64/day
Golden Sand
32°C Kids
Cars from €34/d