Blue Flag Beaches: here are the 18 that have obtained this recognition in Sicily

As always, this year the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has also compiled the list of Blue Flag beaches throughout Italy. In Sicily there are 18 beautiful beaches that in 2020 have earned this recognition. Below is the complete list.

What is the Blue Flag

But let’s start from the beginning: what is the Blue Flag? We are talking about the well-known and important international recognition that is awarded every year by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to the best beaches in Italy. It is the most coveted prize that a beach can receive, as it certifies that the resort in question, whether it is marine or lakeside, is a seaside tourist destination that meets certain criteria relating to the sustainable management of the territory. The criteria assessed are: environmental education and information, water quality, environmental management, services and safety. This recognition, therefore, does not draw up the ranking of the most beautiful beaches, but of the cleanest, most comfortable and environmentally friendly ones.

The 2020 Blue Flag beaches in Sicily

AGRIGENTO

• Menfi: Lido Fiori Bertolino, Porto Palo Cipollazzo.

MESSINA

• Tusa: Spiaggia Lampare, Spiaggia Marina.
• Lipari: Stromboli Ficogrande, Vulcano Gelso, Vulcano Acque Termali, Canneto, Acquacalda.
• Santa Teresa di Riva: Lungomare di Santa Teresa di Riva.
• Alì Terme: Lungomare di Alì Terme.

RAGUSA

• Ispica: Ciriga primo tratto, Ciriga secondo tratto, Ciriga terzo tratto, Santa Maria del Focallo.
• Pozzallo: Pietre Nere, Raganzino.
• Ragusa: Marina di Ragusa.

How to get to Sicily

In order to visit the largest number of Blue Flag beaches on the island, the best solution is to move around by car or motorbike. To do this, you can rent a vehicle once you arrive at your destination, or bring your vehicle with you on one of the ferries to Sicily.