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Italy shines: 487 Blue Flag beaches for the best water quality!
Italy has improved water quality at 487 beaches, according to the FEE Foundation, which gives out annual awards.
Italy shines: 487 Blue Flag beaches for the best water quality!
In Italy, water quality has improved significantly on many coasts, according to the latest annual survey by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). On May 14, 2025, a total of 487 Italian beaches were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. This award stands for clean water and sustainable environmental protection. Compared to the previous year, two more beaches received this honor, which underlines the positive developments in water quality.
Most of the awarded beaches are in the popular holiday regions of Liguria and Puglia, where 33 and 27 beaches respectively carry the Blue Flag. Numerous lakes in Trentino, such as Lake Levico and Lake Caldonazzo, also enjoy the award. A total of twelve water bodies in the region received awards, confirming the increasing standards of water quality in this area.
Verification and criteria
The Blue Flag is awarded across Europe according to uniform criteria that are regularly reviewed by national organizations. These checks are carried out on a random basis during the bathing season to ensure compliance with the established standards. The FEE is made up of a large number of European assessors who evaluate the environmental conditions of the beaches.
In South Tyrol, however, the FEE environmental foundation does not list any bodies of water with particularly good water quality. This is notable because other regions in Italy can enjoy the quality improvements. The President of the FEE Italia Foundation, Claudio Mazza, has aimed to encourage municipalities to submit a Sustainability Action Plan for the years 2025 to 2027.
Sustainability goals for the future
Mazza named five important goals for the three-year period: sustainable mobility, sustainable cities and communities, preserving life on earth, protecting life under water and combating climate change. These goals are part of a comprehensive plan to further improve the environmental situation in Italy and ensure long-term water quality standards.
Overall, it can be said that Italy is making progress both on its coasts and in its inland waters. The awarding of the Blue Flag is not only an award, but also an incentive for further efforts in environmental protection.
For more information about water quality improvements in Italy, read reports from t online and Rai News.