Blue Flag beaches in Asturias

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Blue Flag beaches must meet certain requirements to obtain their rating.

• Environmental education . There must be information panels about the beach, coastal ecosystems, and, where applicable, nearby protected natural areas, along with a code of conduct for these areas. The municipality where they are located must organize at least five environmental education activities per year.

The water quality during the previous bathing season must be excellent at all sampling points, in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Directive. A number of regular water samples must be officially taken to determine the quality. It must also comply with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

Regarding environmental management , the beach must comply with environmental legislation, especially the Coastal Law, and must be clean and have adequate waste management, including the selective collection of packaging, paper, glass, etc. It must also have public restrooms. Urban beaches and/or at least one of the municipality's Blue Flag beaches must have one adapted for people with disabilities.

Regarding safety and services , beaches must have easy and safe access; and urban beaches must be accessible to people with disabilities. A first aid team, with adequate personnel and lifeguard equipment, must be available.

Spain will once again hold the top spot worldwide in 2026 for the number of Blue Flags , the prestigious award recognizing the quality of its water, safety, accessibility, and services. With 677 beaches receiving the award, 35 more than the previous year, the country has achieved its best result since this environmental initiative began in 1987.

Asturias has also improved its results, adding 16 Blue Flag beaches, two more than last year . The Principality is thus facing a bluer summer thanks to the addition of new beaches to this list of environmental quality.

In 2026, the beaches of Arnao, Salinas and Santa María del Mar, in Castrillón; Arnao, in Castropol; Penarronda, shared by Castropol and Tapia de Casariego; Concha de Artedo, in Cudillero; Aguilar, in Muros de Nalón; Frejulfe, in Navia; Cueva, Cadavedo, Otur and Salinas or Tercera de Luarca, in Valdés; and La Ñora and Rodiles, in Villaviciosa, will fly the blue flag.

Regarding marinas, Spain has earned 111 Blue Flags, distributed among nine autonomous communities. Asturias retains its sole Blue Flag, which will continue to fly at the Gijón marina.