Panic has erupted as 22 beaches in different parts of Greece have been stripped of their Blue Flag certification. Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.

THE Blue Flag is an internationally-recognised award for a beach environment, and is awarded in 48 countries around the world. But what does a beach have to do to gain Blue Flag status – and … ...

Number of Blue Flag beaches: 457 With a coastline of about 4,971 miles, Italy is one of the most popular destinations for beach tourism with 457 Blue Flag certified beaches.

Beaches with a Blue Flag are some of the most beautiful in the world. Here’s a look at the list as per the latest ranking. Thassos, Greece. Advertisement.