With as many as 19 Blue Flags for the Marche, summer 2024 promises to be a radiant one for the Marche’s coastline. Thanks to the new banner won by Porto Sant’Elpidio, the region confirms and amplifies its commitment to sustainability and quality of tourism services. The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has announced the Italian resorts that can boast this prestigious award for 2024.
The Awarded Locations in the Marches
The municipalities in the Marche region that have been awarded the Blue Flag for 2024 are:
- Gabicce Mare
- Pesaro
- Fano
- Mondolfo-Marotta
- Senigallia
- Ancona-Portonovo
- Sirolo
- Numana
- Porto Recanati
- Potenza Picena
- Civitanova Marche
- Porto San Giorgio
- Porto Sant’Elpidio
- Fermo
- Altidona
- Pedaso
- Cupra Marittima
- Grottammare
- San Benedetto del Tronto
The Importance of Recognition
Blue Flag recognition is a strong signal of the excellence of the Marche’s coastline, not only for the quality of bathing water, but also for the cleanliness of beaches and services offered to tourists. This recognition has been awarded for 38 years by the FEE to European coastal resorts that meet 33 strict quality criteria. These include parameters such as:
- Bathing water quality
- Beach cleanup
- Landing management
- Pedestrian areas and bicycle lanes
- Manicured street furniture and green areas
- Waste collection and management
- Level of beach services
- Hotel hospitality
- Commitment to environmental education
A Success for the Marche Region
The President of the Marche Region and Councillor for Tourism expressed great satisfaction with this important recognition, stressing that the priority strategy of the regional administration is to ensure high quality reception services in a protected and sustainable landscape. This commitment is reflected in the increase in the number of locations awarded the Blue Flag, a symbol of excellence and environmental sustainability.
The Quality of Marchigian Beaches
The award-winning resorts are an example of how Marche manages to combine natural beauty with high-quality services, offering tourists an unforgettable experience. From the northern shores of Gabicce Mare to the southern beaches of San Benedetto del Tronto, each resort offers a unique mix of nature, culture and hospitality. Marche’s 19 Blue Flags for 2024 are a clear indicator of the region’s quality and commitment to sustainable, high-quality tourism. This prestigious award not only attests to the purity of the waters and the beauty of the beaches, but also to the attention paid to the services offered and the protection of the environment. All the more reason to choose Le Marche as a destination for your next summer vacation.
