Awards Blue Flags Removed from 19 Greek Beaches by GTP editing team 11 September 2017 written by GTP editing team 11 September 2017 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 8 Kamari 2 Coast – Thira, Santorini, Cyclades Nineteen Greek beaches that had been honored with the quality “Blue Flag” award in May were recently dropped from the 2017 list, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) said on Monday. According to EEPF, inspections revealed that coastal managers had failed to maintain the required cleanliness of the beaches, protect the environment and provide the necessary information, services and safety measures to bathers. EEPF underlined that the bathing water quality of the beaches that lost their flags remains at an “excellent” level. “The members of the National Crisis Committee and the Program Coordinating Committee have decided to withdraw the awards in order to preserve the prestige and credibility of the institution,” EEPF said. The ‘Blue Flag’ award of the following coasts were revoked for 2017: Agiokampos Coast / Golden Beach – Agia, Larissa • Agiokampos Coast / Golden Beach – Agia, Larissa • Elani Bay, Elani Bay Resort – Kassandra, Halkidiki • Potamos Coast A – Hersonissos, Heraklio • Vourlia Coast – Sitia, Lassithi • N. Messagala Coast 3 – Tempi, Larissa • Vlychada Coast – Lokron, Fthiotida • Ierapetra II Coast – Ierapetra, Lassithi • Voulisma Coast -Agios Nikolaos, Lassithi • Agia Triada Coast – Thermaikos, Thessaloniki • Myrtos Coast – Kefallonia town, Kefallinia • Argasi Coast/Golden Beach – Zakynthos town, Zakynthos • Laganas Coast/Central – Zakynthos town, Zakynthos • Laganas Coast/Agios Sostis 2/Limanaki – Zakynthos town, Zakynthos • Laganas Coast/Zante – Zakynthos town, Zakynthos • Banana Coast – Zakynthos town, Zakynthos • Agia Marina Coast – Egina, Attica • Kamari 1 Coast – Thira, Santorini, Cyclades • Kamari 2 Coast – Thira, Santorini, Cyclades • Agios Giorgios Coast – Thira, Santorini, Cyclades The “Blue Flag” is a voluntary eco-label awarded to beaches across the world and is run by the independent, non-profit organization Foundation for Environmental Education based in Copenhagen. The EEPF is the program’s coordinator for Greece. A total of 486 beaches and 12 marinas were honored with the quality “Blue Flag” award in Greece for 2017. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Gastronomy, Art and Travel on Autumn ‘Thessbrunch’ Menu next post Ermionida Selected as Film Location for Sweden’s Survivor-like Reality TV Show You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Greek Ministries Team Up to Form National Cycling Strategy 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
