Qby the desire to dive into crystal clear waters becomes irresistible, Here comes punctual as a verdict of natural beauty, The announcement of the blue flags. And, also this year, The thirty -ninth edition of this authoritative seal of environmental quality and servicesreleased by the fee, Foundation for Environmental Education, Delivery an unprecedented map of beaches and aquatic paradises, where the quality of the sea is combined with impeccable services and a growing commitment to the protection of the environment. But not only: 2025 also brings with it a pact with the future, A concrete commitment to sustainability That tinges with Green, the most beautiful blue in Italy.
2025 blue flags, a new mosaic of excellence
Overall, the 2025 edition Celebrate 246 coastal resorts and 84 tourist landings, For a total of 487 beaches where the blue will be able to wave proudly. A number that marks growth compared to the previous year, confirming the virtuous tendency of a program that stimulates local administrations to take a path of continuous improvement. And the current year, above all, brings with it A fan of noveltywhich redesign the geography of the blue flags.
New entry and confirmations
Fifteen new gems make their entry into this exclusive clubready to reveal to visitors their uncontaminated beauty and the attention to the well -being of those who live them. Among the new entries, municipalities like Turin of Sangro in Abruzzo, Cariati, Corigliano Rossano And Cropans in Calabria, Sapri in Campania, Catholic in Emilia Romagna, Campofilone in the Marche, Castrignano del Capo, Margherita di Savoia And Pulsano in Puglia, San Teodoro in Sardinia, Messina And Nice of Sicily in Sicily and Marciana Marina in Tuscany.
Sardinia, San Teodoro (Getty Images)
In parallel, the program, however, also records some releases. Five municipalities temporarily greet the blue banner: the famous Capaccio Paestum in Campaniathe lively Ceriale in Liguriathe quiet San Maurizio d’Opaglio in Piedmontthe suggestive Ispica and Lipari in Sicily.
A pact with nature: the “green” turning point of the 2025 blue flags
But the real innovation of this year, It is the green shade that is used to obtain the blue flag: Each municipality, in fact, had to present an ambitious action plan for sustainability. A concrete commitment for the three-year period 2025-2027which outlines strategies and actions to combat global overheating and climate change, in line with the European directives and the objectives of the 2030 Agenda. For the first timethe FEE Italia, integrates the climatic challenge in its program in an organic wayasking the administrations for a transversal vision that involves all sectors in the construction of a more resilient future.
The geography of Paradise: the regions that shine
Observing the map of regional excellence, Liguria is confirmed as a lighthouse With 33 blue flags, while recording a slight flexion. Puglia consolidates its ascent With 27 awards, thanks to a trio of new entrances.
Calabria surpriseshoisting himself to third place with 23 banners, overcoming the Campaniawhich stands at 20, despite a dynamism of new adhesions and missed confirmations. The brands reach Campania at an altitude of 20, Tuscany rises to 19. Sardinia and Abruzzo conquer Both 16 blue flags, with a new entrance each. Sicily confirms 14 banners.
The Trentino-Alto Adige keeps its 12 lake gemsWhile Lazio adds onereaching 11. Emilia-Romagna rises to 10, Veneto remains at 9. Basilicata stable with 5, Lombardy with 3 and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia and the Moliseboth with 2. The Piedmont goes down at 4. Overall, Italian lakes shine with 22 blue flags.
Taormina, in Sicily it is a reconfirmation of the blue flags (Getty)
Not only beaches: when sustainability arrives in ports
A Special recognition goes to the 84 tourist landingswho have been able to combine quality services with a profound respect for the environment, within the Blue Flag Project – Fishing and Environment. An important sign of how tourist port is embracing sustainable choices, in synergy with the world of fishing and its traditions.
The 2025 edition of the blue flags It is therefore, therefore, Much more than a simple guide to the most beautiful beaches in Italy. It is an invitation to explore a national treasure, where the beauty of the landscape marries a concrete commitment for the protection of our planet. For a summer of a blue and an increasingly aware and sustainable green and green.
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