Which places are included in the blue flag. The second beach of the international standard "Blue Flag" appeared in Russia

Do you pay attention to the color of the flag on the beach where you come to swim and sunbathe?

Today, there is an international classification of beach flags, thanks to which you can indicate the cleanliness of the beach or the existing dangers. Let's figure out what each color means and learn how to read these encrypted messages to tourists.

Blue flag, patterned or unpatterned

The blue flag is the pride and coveted prize for any beach. It testifies that the beach has successfully passed the test according to 27 international criteria, it is clean and meets environmental standards. If the flag has white stripes on it, it means it's a beach. superior comfort. European beaches are evaluated annually, before the start of each season. Otherwise, the year of receipt may be indicated on the flag.

green flag

You can safely go into the water, the sea is calm. This is the most standard sign, often it is not installed at all.

Yellow/orange flag

You need to be careful - there are moderate waves on such a beach or there are undercurrents. As a rule, lifeguards are on duty on the beach and they have the right not to let you into the water if there are dangerous waves.

Red flag

Swimming is prohibited.

double red flag

The danger is increased - it is strictly forbidden to enter the water. The reasons can be very different - ranging from a storm, the beginning of the hunting season for local animals and sharks, ending with strong low tides that can drag into the open sea or ocean, and even quicksand.

Purple flag (sometimes blue)

It indicates the activity of dangerous marine animals in the coastal zone - rays, jellyfish, sharks.

brown flag

The beach is polluted.

Black flag or balloon

High chance of shark attacks.

Black and white checkerboard flag

On this beach there are areas for surfers, in the sea - areas for surfing. Swimming is not recommended due to the possibility of injury in a collision with an athlete.

Red and yellow flag

This color of the flag indicates that the beach has certain boundaries, in which lifeguards are on duty. As a rule, two such flags are set, which outline the boundaries of the zone. Lifeguards have the right to prohibit you from swimming outside the boundaries. If you swim outside a certain area, lifeguards are unlikely to be able to help you.

Black circle on yellow background

In the US, this flag means you can't surf here.

blue triangular flag

Such a flag can often be seen on the beaches of Vietnam. He says that there is a certain danger on this beach - most likely, strong waves or undercurrents.

White flag

Bathing is allowed.

shark flag

It is a green, black, red or white flag with a printed silhouette of a shark. Determines the degree of threat of shark attacks along the coast.

According to the list published by the organization Blue Flag programs, in 2017 the Russian beach became the winner of the award for the second time in a row "Amber", located in Kaliningrad region . Moreover, the list of the best was also Russian "Massandrovsky" beach in Yalta.

The total length of the coastline in Amber- six kilometers, a plot of three hectares has been allocated for an exemplary "blue-flag" beach - three hundred meters long and about a hundred wide, picturesque place near the old Anna mine, where amber was mined before the war. Nearby is a beach stadium with stands, cafes, parking and other amenities.

The length of the beach complex "Massandrovsky" small, it is about 500 meters. The beach is divided by concrete breakwaters into six sectors. There are several cafes and restaurants, a swimming pool with a flowing mountain water, shower, toilet and playground.

However, before the leaders of the rating domestic resorts still far. So, in the first place this year is Spain, which has 579 awarded beaches. On the second - Greece (485 beaches). France closes the top three (390 beaches). The top ten also included Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany and Croatia.

An international award given annually since 1987 to beaches and marinas whose water meets high quality standards and is suitable for safe swimming. France is considered the birthplace of the Blue Flag, where the first award took place in 1985.

Long-term observations show that people prefer to relax on clean sand and swim in clear water. The French were the first to appreciate this feature and in 1985 they established a certain certificate. beach quality as blue flag . That's what they called him.

Since 1987, Europe, represented by the EU, once again failed to resist the French fashion and joined the program blue flag.
In 2001, Europe was followed by the whole world and now 47 countries are participating in the program (49 countries were in May 2016). Except beaches the program assesses marinas (moorings of boats and yachts) and ships.

The program is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), an international federation for environmental education. Only she has the right to issue. A marina or a ship receives a flag for one year, and a beach for bathing season V current year. A year later, they must all reaffirm their right to fly the blue flag. Update time blue flag certificates in the Northern Hemisphere annually in late May - early June. For the Southern Hemisphere and countries Caribbean this happens around November 1st.

Above which flutters blue flag, guarantees vacationers that

• access to the beach is free
• water is clean and tested weekly
• garbage is collected and sand is cleaned
• there is a surveillance and rescue service on the beach
• if necessary, emergency assistance can be provided right on the beach
• there are showers
• motor vehicles do not drive on the beach
• pets use another beach

This list can be continued because there are 29 criteria for evaluating beaches.

The Blue Flag is an international environmental award given annually since 1987 to only the safest and cleanest beaches around the world. In 2018, 459 beaches in Turkey received the "Blue Flag", thus ranking 3rd in international ranking the best beaches in the world with high water quality. In this ranking, Turkey is second only to Spain (590 beaches) and Greece (519 beaches) in terms of the number of ecologically clean beaches.

Turkey is proud of its third place in the world ranking for the number of Blue Flag beaches. The Mediterranean province of Antalya has the largest number of Blue Flag beaches in Turkey.

Would you like to visit the country with the most the best beaches in the world? Then take your swimsuit and fly to Turkey! You can choose from 459 beautiful beaches received the prestigious Blue Flag. Crystal clear water, picturesque bays, sandy beaches - and everything is flooded with bright sun.

South Aegean

Mugla Province: Muğla Province has some of Turkey's most popular beaches and has 101 Blue Flag beaches.

It's time to find out which beaches in the world received this year's prestigious international Blue Flag award. Where will we sunbathe and swim in the most environmentally friendly and comfortable environment?

So… Drumroll!

The Blue Flags of the 2018 season simply overwhelmed Spain - it is in first place, and it has 590 awards. In Greece, noted 519 ideal beaches for relaxation. Turkey also burst into the top three with 459 beaches. In fourth place is France, and 399 Blue Flags are now flying here. Closes the TOP-5 countries with the best beaches Italy (368 beaches). Next come Portugal, Denmark, Croatia, Ireland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Mexico, Israel, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Montenegro ... In Russia, only 7 beaches were awarded, and in Ukraine - 14.

Beaches with "Blue Flags" are not only distinguished by the purity of sand and water, which are constantly checked until the end of the season (until September 1 - 30, depending on the resort). They are equipped with changing cabins, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas, rescue stations. There are no industrial enterprises nearby, only natural beauty, parks, cafes, parking lots and great hotels. Ideal for the whole family! Which ones deserve special attention? We have compiled the TOP 10 eco-beaches in the world with recommended hotels. Choose!

Playa de Muro on about. Majorca

Scenic, extended spanish Playa beach de Muro in the north of Mallorca - true paradise for families with small children. There is soft white sand, clean and warm Mediterranean Sea, a gentle entrance to the water. In the morning - calm, and after 16 hours - waves with which you can play. To get to sea ​​depth, you have to walk about 50 meters. The beach has showers, toilets, cafes, sunbeds and umbrellas. You can roast under the sun, or you can have a wonderful rest in the shade of sprawling pines. Well, on the streets along this beach you will find restaurants, shops, attractions for children - trampolines, electric motorcycles, carousels.

Nikolina beach (Nikolina beach) in Croatia

Nikolina Beach, in the municipality of Baska Voda (Makarska Riviera), is not only the most popular beach resort, but also almost the whole of Croatia. Pebble coast surrounded by majestic mountain range Biokovo, palm trees and lush pines and washed by the cool waters of the purest Adriatic Sea. There are rescuers, an ambulance, changing cabins, showers, toilets, sunbeds and umbrellas, a center water activities, beach bar, fruit and ice cream shops. Along the beach you can find cafes, pizzerias and restaurants, a playground with trampolines, bike rental.

Vale de Centeanes beach in Portugal

Vale de Centeanes, one of the best urban beaches in Portugal, marked this season with the Blue Flag, is located on the sandy coast of the ocean, in Carvoeiro.

On the one hand, it is surrounded by the blue waters of the Atlantic, and on the other, by high rocks, turned by the sea and wind, with natural grottoes and arches. Its advantage is that next to it there are no constant landings of tourists on boats. The water is very clean, suitable for small children. The downside is that there can be a lot of tourists during the peak season.

Incredible views of the ocean distances open from the rocks. At the entrance to the beach there is a restaurant, a kiosk with drinks and ice cream, toilets, parking, a gentle slope to the coast for people with disabilities.

Vai Beach on about. Crete

In every region of Crete, in Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, there are magnificent, clean beaches awarded with Blue Flags. Worth a visit at least once pink coast Elafonisi (with a mandatory annual eco-award), as well as in the incredibly beautiful Balos lagoon.

The beautiful Matala beach is located in a cozy bay of the Libyan Sea, in the south of the island. It is surrounded by rocks numerous caves where hippies once lived. The Rolling Stones performed here.

The favorite of all holidaymakers on the island of Crete is the palm beach of Vai, with golden sand and a grove of green date palms. This year he is again with the Blue Flag. Although it is located in the very east of the island, where, for example, it takes a very long time to get from the other end of Crete. The beach is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, cabanas and showers. There are bars and taverns, parking.

"Massandra" beach in Yalta

For the first time "Massandrovsky" beach, located on South Shore Crimea, was awarded the "Blue Flag" in 2010. The certificate was confirmed in 2016, in 2017 and now in 2018. This means that the purity of water and the quality of services on the Yalta coast are invariably beyond praise.

The length of the Massandrovsky beach is about 500 meters. 6 breakwaters divide it into six well-groomed, comfortable sectors. To the beach free entry, there is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as personal bungalows, many cafes, restaurants from the simplest to the most sophisticated, a children's pool and playground, shower, toilet. Frequent guests of the coastal zone are Black Sea dolphins. Many call this beach "Little Europe". Recommended for families with children.

Cumburnu beach in Oludeniz, Turkey

The Turkish village of Oludeniz, which is 15 km from Fethiye, is famous not only for its unforgettable landscapes over which paragliders fly, but also wonderful beaches with Blue Flags.

The sandy spit of Kumburnu (continuation of Belcekiz beach), penetrating into the sea as a peninsula, was awarded the "Blue Flag" and belongs to the national natural park " Blue Lagoon". The left side of the spit is washed mediterranean sea, co free entry and sunbed rental. The right side hugs a shallow bay with warm water, and this is already the territory natural park With paid entrance. The place is ideal for families with small children. Here you can rent a catamaran, see fish and turtles Caretta Caretta.

There are many quality beaches in Oludeniz! Choose according to your preferences and budget.

Canal d'Amour beach on about. Corfu, Greece

Canal d'Amour - famous landmark Greek island Corfu with the prestigious Blue Flag award. The Love Channel is definitely worth a visit. Especially if you are looking for your soulmate or want to perpetuate the already existing love.

He is in resort town Sidari and is a narrow sea ​​strait surrounded by wild sheer cliffs. Thanks to the sea, caves and tunnels formed in the rocks. The bank of the canal is with golden soft sand and a small grove. Due to the influx of tourists, it is well equipped - it has sun loungers, beach umbrellas and other amenities. There are taverns and bars nearby, where you will be offered delicious traditional Greek dishes and drinks. You can sunbathe on the rocks themselves.

Here you can meet families with children, because. entry into the sea is shallow and gentle, there are never waves, and the water is warm.

Blue Beach in Budva Riviera, Montenegro

Of all the beaches in Montenegro, the Budva Riviera collected the most awards. Among those awarded are some parts of the picturesque Yaz Bay, which is about as popular as Copacabana in Brazil, and is considered almost the most beautiful in Montenegro. Madonna and the Rolling Stones performed at the concert venue here, the atmosphere of an endless holiday reigns. Despite the distance from Budva, there are always plenty of vacationers here.

Plavo Plaza or Blue Beach is a well-equipped section of the wide sandy beach of Jaz. The beach has modest parameters (only about 150 meters in length), but it has been awarded the Blue Flag for many years now. Equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, rescue station, parking. There is a playground and cafe. The entrance to the sea is sandy, gentle.

Together with Blue Beach, Blue Flags received neighboring beaches Escarella Beach, C&I Beach Life.

Baia Blu beach in Lerici (Liguria), Italy

The Italian beach Spiaggia Baia Blu in the San Terenzo area is incredibly picturesque! It is located between the capes of Punta Santa Teresa and Punta Galera. Clear, sparkling waters the purest sea washed by a beautiful bend of the sandy coast, framed by century-old oaks and olive groves. No wonder it has so many positive reviews!

The beach is small, only 200 meters long, but well equipped: there is a rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, a free shower, toilet, changing room, 3 bars, a restaurant, 2 parking lots and even a compressor for inflating mattresses and balls.

If you go from San Terenzo towards Lerici, you will find several more Blue Flag beaches. For example, Venere Azzura Beach (Blue Venus Beach). It is equipped with rental of umbrellas and sun loungers, water bikes, animation and cafes. Moving further towards Fiascherino, you will find the exclusive Blue Flag beach Eco del Mare.

Mine Anna beach, in Yantarny, Kaliningrad

The pride of the Kaliningrad region is the beach "Mine Anna" in the village of Yantarny, the owner of the "Blue Flag" 2018. A wide beach strip 300 meters long is strewn with soft white sand. The entrance to the water is gentle, the Baltic Sea is almost always calm.

Wooden decks have been built on the beach for easy movement, there are showers and drinking fountains, changing rooms and benches, a playground, and areas for beach sports. You can sunbathe on the sand, or you can rent a sunbed, which comes with an umbrella and a towel. Families should try unusual "soft baskets" for sunbathing, which will fit two or even three people.

Amber and Massandra - that's where you need to go to relax on the beach. It is there, according to the international experts of the Blue Flag award, that the best in Russia are located beach areas. Rest Russian beaches, it turns out, g *** o?
Looking at the rating and the number of world-class beaches in other countries, it is striking that there are so few of them in Russia. Even on / in Ukraine there are already 10 such beaches (!!!).

By the way, according to the official data of the award, the beach in the village of Yantarny (Kalingrad region) is generally the only one in Russia awarded this prestigious quality mark, because Massandra is considered Ukrainian in Europe (the Massandrovsky beach in Yalta received its first Blue Flag back in 2010, and in this he once again confirmed).

In the top three in the world beach top: Spain (579 beaches), Greece (485 beaches) and Turkey (454 beaches). The top 10 also includes France (390), Italy (342), Portugal (320), Denmark (225), Croatia (99), Ireland (81) and England (68). In total, there are 43 countries with 3662 beaches in the top. Yacht marinas and boat stations- Russia is not on these lists yet. For comparison: there are 10 Blue Flag beaches in Ukraine - in Kyiv and Odessa.

Blue Flag is the highest quality standard for beaches. To raise it above the coastal zone, one desire is not enough and pure water infrastructure is needed. The international commission certifies the place according to 33 criteria, and every year the requirements grow. The main ones are:
access to the beach is free;
the water is clean and tested weekly;
garbage is collected and sand is cleaned at the end of the day;
lifeguards work on the beach;
emergency assistance is provided on the spot;
there are showers;
motor vehicles do not drive along the beach;
pets use another beach.
In fact, Blue Flag is an environmental program based on respect and conservation of the surrounding ecosystem, natural phenomena and biological diversity.

As for the Massandra beach.
It was he who became the first owner of the Blue Flag in the "Russian-speaking" countries former USSR” (a phrase from the Blue Flag release). In addition, it is considered the best equipped beach in Yalta and the entire South Coast for the disabled.
The length of the Massandrovskiy beach complex is 460 m. It is divided by concrete breakwaters into seven sectors: with free access and VIP zones from 8 to 10 euros. The beach is equipped with several cafes and restaurants, a sports club, a playground, a swimming pool with running water, a shower and a toilet.
The useful territory of the beach has been expanded through the use of the so-called "terraces" - special buildings located above the groins. Part of it is given over to sunbathing areas, part of it is for walking, some of them serve cafe visitors.

The beach is pebbly, but you can walk to the water along specially equipped wooden paths. Entrance to the territory is free. Sun loungers, umbrellas and other equipment are available for rent for additional fee. There are designated areas for smokers

By the way, Massandrovsky is not the only one in the Crimea who raised the Blue Flag on the flagpole. A similar award in 2013 and 2014 was received by the beach of the Aquamarine Hotel in Sevastopol, but ... everything flows, everything changes, someone loses, and someone gains, and the flags are handed over to the best of the best.

Officially, the first in Russia to receive the Blue Flag award in 2016 (and confirmed in this) coastal zone in the village of Yantarny, Kaliningrad region - sand beach Anna Mine.

Leads to him wooden bridge co viewing platforms. The length of the beach complex is about 500 m. Electricity, water supply, sewerage are installed in the recreation area, changing cabins and toilets are installed.

The beach is equipped with showers and taps with drinking water. In addition, children's and sports grounds have been installed. Behind the dunes on the lake, there is a separate place for children to swim. For a fee you can rent umbrellas, comfortable sunbeds different types and price categories. There are several cafes and a restaurant on the beach. The post of rescuers is equipped with communication with the police, ambulance and administration of the village.

And what happens, in the whole of Russia there is no one else and there is nothing to equip resorts for a NORMAL vacation? Indeed, diamonds are not handed out on these beaches or a UFO lands - only people are resting, but they are resting, and not running in search of water or a toilet ...

The Blue Flag is an international award given annually since 1987 by the non-profit organization Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The birthplace of the award is France, where the first award took place in 1985.
The blue flag is awarded to the beach for one swimming season in the current year. In a year, the coastal area must again prove the high quality of the services provided. The renewal time for Blue Flag certificates in the Northern Hemisphere is annually at the end of May - beginning of June.

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