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 22 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.

22 Destinations

Ranked by Blue Flag Certified
Cala d'Hort in Balearic Islands (Ibiza), Spain
Balearic Islands (Ibiza), SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
Warmest water in Balearic Sea (Aug)
26.5°C sea
70/day
Golden Sand
30°C Kids
Cars from €22/d
Cala Mondrago in Santanyi, Mallorca, Spain
Santanyi, Mallorca, SpainBalearic Sea
26.1°C sea
50/day
White Sand
35°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Cala Salada & Saladeta in Balearic Islands (Ibiza), Spain
Balearic Islands (Ibiza), SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
2nd Warmest water in Balearic Sea (Aug)
26.5°C sea
65/day
White Sand
30°C Kids
Cars from €22/d
Cala Llombards in Balearic Islands (Mallorca / Santanyí), Spain
Balearic Islands (Mallorca / Santanyí), SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
3rd Warmest water in Balearic Sea (Aug)
26.5°C sea
55/day
White Sand
30°C Kids
Cars from €22/d
Cala Agulla in Cala Ratjada, Mallorca, Spain
Cala Ratjada, Mallorca, SpainBalearic Sea
26°C sea
47/day
Golden Sand
34°C Scenic
Cars from €26/d
Barceloneta Beach (Platja de la Barceloneta) in Barcelona (Ciutat Vella), Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona (Ciutat Vella), Catalonia, SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
25.8°C sea
48/day
Golden Sand
29.5°C Kids
Cars from €22/d
Cala Formentor in Pollenca, Mallorca, Spain
Pollenca, Mallorca, SpainBalearic Sea
26°C sea
65/day
White Sand
34°C Kids
Cars from €26/d
Calella de Palafrugell in Baix Empordà, Costa Brava, Spain
Baix Empordà, Costa Brava, SpainMediterranean Sea
2nd Clearest water in Spain
23.5°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
28°C Kids
Cars from €24/d
Playa del Postiguet in Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain
Alicante, Costa Blanca, SpainBalearic Sea
26.2°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Cars from €26/d
Playa de Levante in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
Benidorm, Costa Blanca, SpainBalearic Sea
26.2°C sea
62/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids
Cars from €29/d
Cala Aiguablava in Begur, Costa Brava, Spain
Begur, Costa Brava, SpainBalearic Sea
23.5°C sea
48/day
Pebbles
33°C Kids
Cars from €29/d
Playa de las Teresitas in San Andres, Tenerife, Spain
San Andres, Tenerife, SpainAtlantic Ocean
2nd Longest swim season in Atlantic Ocean · 191 days
23.2°C sea
61/day
Golden Sand
37°C Kids
Cars from €26/d
Playa de la Concha in San Sebastián, Spain
San Sebastián, SpainAtlantic Ocean
22.2°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
32°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Tossa de Mar in Costa Brava, Spain
Costa Brava, SpainBalearic Sea
24.6°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
33°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Zarautz in Basque Country, Spain
Basque Country, SpainAtlantic Ocean
22.2°C sea
46/day
Golden Sand
32°C Kids
Cars from €26/d
Playa de la Barrosa in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz, SpainAtlantic Ocean
22.9°C sea
63/day
Golden Sand
34°C Kids
Cars from €26/d
Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, SpainAtlantic Ocean
22.7°C sea
65/day
Golden Sand
37°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Playa del Duque in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain
Costa Adeje, Tenerife, SpainAtlantic Ocean
Longest swim season in Atlantic Ocean · 193 days
23.1°C sea
64/day
Golden Sand
37°C Kids
Cars from €32/d
Platja de Tamariu in Baix Empordà, Costa Brava, Spain
Baix Empordà, Costa Brava, SpainMediterranean Sea
23.5°C sea
60/day
Golden Sand
28°C Kids
Cars from €24/d
Rodas Beach in Cíes Islands, Spain
Cíes Islands, SpainBalearic Sea
2nd Cheapest day in Balearic Sea · €40/day
17.2°C sea
40/day
Golden Sand
30°C Scenic
Cars from €32/d
Playa del Sardinero in Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Santander, Cantabria, SpainAtlantic Ocean
21.5°C sea
61/day
Golden Sand
32°C Kids
Cars from €29/d
Praia da Lanzada in O Grove, Galicia, Spain
O Grove, Galicia, SpainBalearic Sea
2nd Clearest water in Balearic Sea
17.1°C sea
42/day
Golden Sand
30°C Scenic
Cars from €26/d