The Blue Flag Programme "works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services."

The assignment of a Blue Flag to a beach is on a per season basis. Therefore all beaches with the status would be expected to comply with requirements that are imperative (I) and some of which are guideline (G).

Blue Flag provides a listing of countries and a search function where you can zoom down to the individual beaches that meet the requirements of the Blue Flag Programme.

Blue Flag beaches