Thursday, 24 May 2007

Blue flags in our beaches

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded. Blue Flag 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 Blue Flag Programme includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators.

Today it was announced the list of beaches which will have a blue flag in 2007:


Alcobaça – Légua;

Nazaré - Praia da Nazaré;


Caldas da Rainha – Praia do Mar;


Peniche – Baleal Norte, Baleal Sul, Cova de Alfarroba, Gambôa, Medão Supertubos and Consolação;


Lourinhã – Porto Dinheiro and Valmitão;


Torres Vedras – Santa Rita Norte;

Mafra – São Lourenço, Ribeira de Ilhas, Baleia e Foz do Lizandro.

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