Greece ranks second worldwide with 624 Blue Flag beaches

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A total of 624 beaches crossed Greece person been awarded Blue Flag status this year, placing the state 2nd among 51 countries assessed, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).

The state continues to grounds a steady upward trend, surpassing the 600-award threshold erstwhile again and accounting for 14% of each Blue Flag beaches among participating countries successful the planetary program, which promotes precocious standards successful formation cleanliness, safety, and biology management.

Within Greece, Crete and Halkidiki ranked among the top regions, with 154 and 93 Blue Flag beaches respectively.

Spain topped the database with implicit 642 Blue Flag beaches. 

Worldwide, the International Blue Flag Committee awarded 4,378 beaches, 747 marinas, and 158 tourist boats.

EEPF President Nikos Petrou said the Blue Flag programme has served for 40 years arsenic an planetary benchmark for formation prime and safety, highlighting the sustained efforts and committedness of section managers and municipalities.