The “Blue Flag” is an internationally recognized eco-label awarded to beaches and marinas that meet stringent criteria for cleanliness, organization, safety, and environmental management. The award is valid for one year and is renewed following annual evaluations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greece maintains its second-place ranking globally with a total of 652 awards: 625 beaches, 18 marinas, and 9 tourist boats. The country accounts for 15% of the world’s awarded beaches, according to the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once again, Halkidiki holds the crown with 95 beaches<\/strong> awarded the Blue Flag in 2024. Yet the spotlight this year shines brightly on the Municipality of Kassandra<\/strong>, which leads the way with an outstanding 32 awarded beaches<\/strong> \u2014 the highest in the region. Notably, many of these beaches are fully equipped with lifeguards, accessibility ramps, and eco-friendly facilities \u2014 a perfect combination of beauty and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Highlighted Blue Flag beaches in Kassandra:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Halkidiki: Still Leading \u2013 Municipality of Kassandra Dominates with 32 Blue Flags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This achievement reflects Kassandra\u2019s ongoing investment in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, environmental responsibility, and modern beach infrastructure. From the luxurious shores of Sani<\/strong> and Pefkochori<\/strong> to the charming coastline of Afytos<\/strong>, Hanioti<\/strong>, and Polichrono<\/strong>, the area offers exceptional variety and accessibility for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n