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Greece Second in the World in Number of Blue Flag Beaches
A total of 581 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2022, putting the country in second place among 49 countries, according to data released on Monday by the Greek section of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Halkidiki...
Environment
Greece is Home to Some of the Best Swimming Waters in Europe
Greece is home to some of the cleanest, highest quality swimming waters in all of the European Union, according to data from the EEA.
Environment
More Than 500 Greek Βeaches Awarded Blue Flag Status
A total of 545 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2021, putting the country in second place among 49.
Education
Athens Area Boasts 19 Blue Flag Beaches With Crystal Clear Waters
The Foundation for Environmental Education has awarded its prestigious "Blue Flag" to over 500 Greek beaches, giving the country the distinction of being ranked second out of 47 countries worldwide for its strong environmental and accessibility standards.
According to the...
Greece
Greece Offers 497 Blue Flag Beaches and Pristine Swimming Waters for Summer 2020
What would the Greek Summer be without its innumerable pristine beaches and their crystal-clear, azure swimming waters?
As the country opens up to tourists after the coronavirus lockdown it is worth remembering that Greece is the number two country worldwide...
Economy
Tourism Growth Continues as Visitors to Greece set to Surpass 32 Million in 2018
Greece is expected to attract more than 32 million tourists in 2018, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, speaking at the "Blue Flags" annual meeting organized by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, the municipality of...
Greece
19 Greek Beaches Lose Blue Flag Status
A total of 19 beaches in Greece were stripped of their blue flag status for failing to maintain the high environmental standards set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Blue Flag label is an international symbol of quality,...
Greece
430 Greek Beaches Win a Blue Flag for 2016 (interactive map)
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) announced today the list of beaches and marinas that won a Blue Flag for 2016.
This year, Greece was again in third place among 50 countries, regarding awarded beaches. The Chalkidiki municipality came first, with...
Greece
FEE's 'Blue Flag' Ceremony to be Held in Greece for the First Time
For the first time, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) will organize this year's award ceremony for the Blue Flag international program in Greece.
The international event, described as a "historical event for Greece, will take place in Chalkidiki, on Wednesday...
Environment
Greece Ranks 3rd Worldwide in 'Blue Flag' Beaches
395 Greek beaches and nine marinas won the international quality Blue Flag award this year, putting Greece in third place worldwide among 50 countries, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).
The announcement was made during a...