What does the blue flag on the beach mean and for which he is awarded? Blue flag. International Beach Certification Program Marked Blue Flag

The Blue Flag is a certificate that is annually awarded to the best beaches and commutes worldwide. The presence of such a flag means that coastal territories comply with certain criteria for ecology and security. In Russia, such a certificate managed to receive only the Amber Beach in the Kaliningrad region.

On the beach, the amber settlement, which is assigned the international sign "Blue Flag". Photo: RIA Novosti / Igor Zarembo

Who appreciates the safety of the beaches?

The safety of the beaches are evaluated by the experts of the Environmental Education Federation - FEO (FEE for Environmental Education). The quality certificate in the form of a blue flag was first established by the French in 1985.

The blue flag is awarded the beach on one bathing season in the current year. A year later, the coastal territory should renew the high quality of the services provided.

The time of updating the blue flag certificates in the northern hemisphere annually at the end of May - early June.

What criteria are the beaches?

The assessment of the beaches is based on compliance with the 32nd criteria, which reflect 4 main aspects:

1. Environmental education and information

• Information about the "Blue Flag" should be displayed on the territory.
• Ecological and educational activities should be conducted with visitors to this beach.
• Information about water quality for swimming should be displayed.
• Information on the local ecosystem and environmental phenomena should be displayed.
• There must be a beach map with marked objects.
• Information on the rules of behavior and location on the beach and surrounding territories in accordance with applicable laws.

2. Water quality

• The beach must fully comply with the requirements for the periodicity of sampling for water quality.
• The beach must fully comply with water quality standards on sample analysis.
• No discharges of industrial and wastewater affecting the beach area.
• The beach must comply with the requirements of the Blue Flag on the microbiological parameters of the intestinal stick content (E. coli) and intestinal enterococci / streptococci.
• The beach must comply with the requirements of the "Blue Flag" on physicochemical parameters.

3. Environmental management

• Local manager or beach owners must have a beach management committee (administration).
• Local managers or beach owners are required to comply with all regulatory documents on the arrangement and operation of the beach.
• The beach must be clean.
• Algae, vegetation or other natural garbage should not stay on the beach.
• Garbage tanks / tanks should be on the beach in sufficient quantities and must be regularly serviced.
• On the beach there must be containers for separated garbage collection for subsequent recycling.
• There should be enough toilets in the beach.
• Toilets or restrooms should be kept clean.
• Toilets or restrooms must be equipped with sewage.
• There should be no unauthorized ejection or disposal of waste on the beach.
• All buildings and beach inventory should be kept in due order.
• Coral reefs in close proximity to the beach must be controlled.
• Vehicle parking should not be carried out in the beach area.

4. Security and services

• A sufficient amount of rescuers and rescue equipment must be available on the beach.
• Equipment for first aid must be available on the beach.
• There must be plans for emergency events and the fight against the risk of environmental pollution.
• The administration should take measures to prevent and occur conflict situations and accidents with visitors to the beach.
• There must be security measures to protect visitors of the beach.
• The beach should be drinking water.
• At least one of the beaches with the Blue Flag in each municipality must have wheelchairs and special disabled equipment.
• At least one of the beaches with the Blue Flag in each municipality should be able to adopt disabled wheelchairs and people with disabilities.

Thus, the beach, which flies the blue flag, ensures resting that

• beach access is free,
• water is clean and tested weekly,
• the garbage is going, and the sand is cleared,
• on the beach there are showers, observation and salvation service,
• if necessary, urgent help can be rendered right on the beach,
• there is no engine transport on the beach,
• there are no pets on the beach,
• on the beach there are conditions for recreation of people with disabilities.

Beach holiday is perhaps one of the most popular views of the world. Many prefer to relax in seaside cities to have the opportunity to enjoy the warm sun and affectionate sea. But how not to make a mistake in choosing such a place? In this question, a sign of the quality of the beaches, the Blue Flag Prize will help.

This is a premium that is delivered annually by beaches and marina (commutes) for compliance with water quality and purity quality standards intended for safe bathing. This status is a non-commercial non-state prize, which is under the management of the Environmental Education Fund.

A bit of history. The birthplace of the quality of the beaches of the Blue Flag is considered to be France. It was here for the first time in 1985 awarded awarded. And since 1987 he began to hand over around the world. Today, 48 countries participate in the receipt today and every year the number of participants is growing confidently.

The award occurs on June 5 for countries located in the Northern Hemisphere and November 1 for countries located in the South Hemisphere. This year, more than 3700 beaches and beacons in 48 countries received such status. In 2012, the leader in the number of beaches on which this flag is painted by Spain is 539 beaches and 83 pier, in the coming season this number reaches 550 beaches and 97 pier.

Russia also boasts the presence of the "Blue Flag" on its beaches and berths on the shore of the Black Sea is five in Yalta, five in Evpatoria, one in Ilyichevsk and Sevastopol. As well as the "royal pier" in Sevastopol also received a quality mark. Also, another berth of the Yacht Club "Theiriyoki" in St. Petersburg received a quality mark.

What guarantees the presence of this status? The beach, which proudly develops this flag guarantees rest:

• free entrance;
• weekly water testing for purity;
• periodically clean the sand and garbage is going;
• the beach has its own salvation and observation service;
• if required, first aid can be rendered directly on the beach;
• availability of shower cabins;
• lack of motor vehicles;
• pets use a separate beach.

Today, the presence of this sign of the quality of the beaches can boast of such countries: Canada, Croatia, Bahamas, Bulgaria, Brazil, Denmark, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, England, Wales, France, Finland, Greece, Germany, Italy, Poland, Norway, Turkey, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Morocco, Malta, Tunisia, Belgium and many others.

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Perennial observations show that people prefer to relax on the pure sand and swim in clean water. This feature was the first to be the first to appreciate the French and in 1985 established a certain certificate quality beaches as blue Flag.. He was called -.

Since 1987, Europe, in the EU, has not once again be able to resist French fashion and joined the program Blue Flag..
In 2001, the whole world followed over Europe and now about 50 countries participate in the program as of December 2017. Of these, in 45 countries there are objects with a blue flag.
Besides beach The program is evaluated by Marine (boat parking and yachts) and ships.

The program is conducted by the International Federation of Environmental Education - FEO (FEE for Environmental Education - Fee). Only she has the right to issue. Marina or the ship receives the flag for one year, and the beach on the swimming season this year. In a year, they all should re-confirm their right to post the blue flag. Update time certificates of blue flag In the northern hemisphere annually at the end of May - early June. For the southern hemisphere and the Caribbean countries, this is happening approximately November 1.

Beachoverwhelming blue flag, guarantees resting that

• beach Access Free
• water is clean and tested weekly
• garbage is going and the sand is cleared
• on the beach there is an observation and rescue service
• if necessary, urgent help can be rendered right on the beach.
• there are showers
• motor transport on the beach does not go
• pets enjoy another beach

This list can be continued because all there are 29 criteria for marking beaches.. The norms laid in them are very hard and tend to tighten even more over time. Exhaustive information about the program you can get on the website of the Blue Flag program.

We, simple holidaymakers, there is no need to study all the subtleties of the program. It is enough to know that Blue flag on the beach This is a reliable indicator and guarantor highest quality Beach holidays.

Unfortunately, Russia's position in the blue flag is not so durable as I would like. But in 2016, finally, appeared first Russian Beach with Blue Flag. The beach is located in the Kaliningrad region, in the Amber village. The certificate issued from June 1, 2016 to September 1, 2016.

The number of blue flags by country.

In order for you to navigate the status with the quality of the beaches in different countries, give you a table with the number of blue flags by country. Using the buttons, you can choose the year for which you want to see the data. Columns with "+ -" signs reflect the change in the number of flags in relation to the previous year.

Unfortunately, the website of the Blue Flag program is not distinguished by quality and convenience, in addition, it is constantly "modified" and not always for the better. Therefore, some years in my database are missing, sorry ...

Blue flag 2017.

Bahamas			2	0
Belgium	12	0	9	0
Brazil	6	1	4	1
Bulgaria	11	1	1	0
Canada	27	1	8	1
Croatia	99	8	19	-1
Cyprus	60	1	1
Denmark	224	6	29	-8
Dominican rep.	30	1
Estonia	3	1
France	389	-6	102	5
Germany	41	-2	101	-8
Greece	466	37	12	3
Iceland	4	0	6	0
Ireland	81	4	7	1
Israel	47	11	2	0
Italy	342	61	67	2
Japan	2	0
Jordan	5	0
Latvia	18	1	3	1
Lithuania	4	1
Malta	12	2
Mexico	35	10	2	1
Montenegro	24	-1	1
Morocco	24	2	1
Netherlands	61	-1	122	9
New Zealand	1		3	1
Norway	16	3	5	0
Poland	31	1	8	1
Portugal	320	5	14	-3
Puerto Rico	7	-4	1	0
Romania	3	1
Russia	1	0
Serbia	1	0
Slovenia	12	-1	3	0
South Africa	45	5	7	2
Spain	579	-7	100	0
Sweden	8	-2	11	0
Turkey	446	32	22	1
Ukraine	10	4
Great Britain	68	0
Virgin O-VA (USA)	4	0	2	0
Sowing. Ireland (Greater)	8	-2	2	0
Wales (United Kingdom)	45	2	3	0
Sint Marten.	1	0	1	0

And in conclusion of this completely non-commercial theme, I would like to say about something. Friends, believe me, the French are not to blame for the fact that there are no Russian beaches yet blue flags. If it is in your power, try to make it so that they appear. And if you are lucky and you will be resting on beachAlready awarded blue Flag., Try to leave it as clean as he met you!

When planning trips, many vacationers are guided by the estimates of the Blue Flag. This is an international award, annually from 1987 by beaches and communals, whose water meets high quality standards and is suitable for safe bathing. The "Blue Flag" nomination is controlled by the Environmental Education Foundation (FeE). The program involves more than 40 countries.

In 2013, in the first place among countries with the largest number of beaches marked by the Blue Flag, Spain turned out to be (550 seats of recreation). Five also included Greece, Turkey, France and Portugal.

European countries - leaders in the number of beaches marked "Blue Flag" blueflag.org data (2013)

Rating	Countries	Number of beaches, Named "Blue flag"	Regions with the highest The number of "blue flags"
1	Spain	550	Galicia
2	Greece	393	Lassiti
3	Turkey	383	Antalya
4	France	365	Provence - Alps - Cote d'Azur
5	Portugal	279	Algarve
6	Italy	248	Liguria
7	Denmark	242	South Denmark
8	Croatia	102	Istrian cave	9	Great Britain	95	Wales	10	Ireland	70	Connakht

1. Spain

The Spanish coastline of the total length of 8,000 km annually attracts more than 43.5 million tourists. At the regional level by the number of net beaches (127), the autonomous community of Galicia is leading inside which "blue flags" is especially much in La Coruna. Riazan and Orzan beaches are widely known. However, those who are used to swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, the local water may seem cold.

2. Greece

Among the Greek regions, the most "blue flags" (36) got Lassithi, a major tourist center located in Crete. Clean beaches are especially much in the capital of this Nome, the city of Ayos-Nikolaos. Almiros is considered the best, a long sandy beach, which has a cold flow poured into the warm sea. With windy weather, it is better to choose pebble beaches, which are in excess here.

3. Turkey

In 2013, 383 Turkish beaches were marked "Blue Flag", of which more than half (197) are located in Antalya. Therefore, it is not surprising that this is the most popular region among Russian tourists. The most famous beaches are Konyaalti (in the west of the city of Antalya) and Lara (in the East). The latter is focused on the style of "All Inclusive" on the territory of four and five star hotels.

4. France

In France, every day you can relax on the new beach marked by the Blue Flag, because they are here 365. They are especially rich in the region Provence - Alps - Cote d'Azur (96 beaches with a "blue flag"). To the west of Nice (Cannes, Antibes, Juan-Le-Pen, Saint-Tropez) stretches sandy beaches, in the very same Nice and then in the direction of Italy, they are pebble. Coast of non-Ukrain - about 30-40 m.

5. Portugal

Algarve is the most exquisite and demanded region of Portugal. Of the 279 "Blue Flags", a quarter got the beaches of this area. The main resorts are Kinta Du Lagi and Du Loba, as well as the Golden Triangle, which includes Golder, Lola and Santa Barbaru de Neche. There are also the best beaches in Portugal. The coast extends 150 km from the east to the west of Monte Gorda to Lagusa. It is protected from the northern winds by mountain ranges. In the West are rocky beaches, in the east - sandy.

6. Italy

In Italy, the beaches marked with the "Blue Flag", most of all in Liguria (35). The best resorts - Portofino, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure. Those who love walks will be happy to walk along Via del Amore, or the "Love Roads", the trails that loops along the coast of Cinque Terre. Exciting the spirit of the sea will make a trip unforgettable.

7. Denmark

Denmark has a shore line of 7,400 km long - approximately as in Brazil and extensive than in India. For every 180 km² countries fall on the beach with the Blue Flag. There are especially many (71) in the south of Denmark, where many islets, where the city inhabitants go on weekends (which is why so many Danes have a chocolate tan). Business card of this region - pier with yachts.

8. Croatia

Little Croatia, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is less than the Krasnodar Territory, has a coastline about 2,000 km long. At the same time, on average, every 20 km there is a beach marked "Blue Flag". Pure shores are especially rich in Eastry causing - there are 43 such beaches there. This region is located in the West of Croatia and includes the greatest part of the Istria Peninsula on the Adriatic Sea.

9. United Kingdom

In contrast, for example, from Turkey or Croatia, the United Kingdom has no reputation as a resort country. However, even here they found 95 beaches, decent nominations "Blue Flag". Among the regions they are most in Wales (33 Beach). Compared to 2012, the Blue Flags in this part of the UK has become less than 10 - last year was too wet, which did not affect water quality.

10. Ireland

From the UK, Ireland is slightly behind: there are 70 beaches with "blue flags". Most of them (19) is in the West of the country, in the province of Connovate, just two counties - Goluee and Mayo. The local beaches are famous only on the scale of Ireland and are not in demand among wealthy foreigners, such as, for example, in the case of Liguria and the Cote d'Azur.

All over the world, the blue flag is a symbol of flawlessness and purity of the beaches. This international award was first presented in 1985, and the annual reward was held since 1987. If the beach is marked by the blue flag, you can be sure: swim here is safe, and the coast is responsible to world standards. In 2018, in the world of 3687, the beaches were awarded the highest awards and many of them are located on the Greek Island of Crete - one of the most popular summer areas of Europe.

Greece has long been and deservedly occupies the highest places in the list of countries whose beaches are getting a blue flag. In 2018, it is located in second place from 47 possible, bypassing "competitors" from the seventh part of the whole world. In Greece, the Blue flag received 519 beaches, and dozens of them are in Crete. This largest Greek island is a real Mecca for tourists and the pearl of Greece with a clean ecology, attractions of different eras and, of course, the impeccable coast. In Chania, the blue flag was obtained by 34 beach, in Rethymnon - 16, in Heraklion - 22 and in the area of \u200b\u200bLassiti, 41 beaches were marked.

To get a blue flag, the beaches of the island Crete must be not only clean, but also earn the highest marks in more than 30 categories. Including the safety of bathing, the presence of information stands and convenient access to the beach, the chemical indicators of water and the protection of the coastal environment.

Crete Beaches with Blue Flag for 2018 - Full list:

(The list of beaches is divided by the regions of Crete, inside the areas there is a division by districts. Links to more detailed information on specific beaches and hotels.)

Chania area - 34 Beach with blue flag

Chania is an area with amazing nature, ancient ruins, picturesque gorges, monasteries and lungs in the mountains of villages. Chania herself, the center of Noma, is considered one of the most beautiful cities of Greece. Epochs were mixed here: you can see the houses of Venetian and Turkish periods, and their historical appear to change their historical appear. The main wealth of Chania is its beaches, including the elafonisis famous for the whole world.

Kandanos Selos:

In this area, Chania is presented mainly pebble beaches. Kandanos Selos is the perfect choice for those looking for a place for a relaxing holiday, despite the fact that the number of hotels here is limited. Among the famous beaches of this area - Khalikya, which is traveling through the mountains and deservedly gets a blue flag from year to year for the purity, beauty of landscapes and well-developed infrastructure.

• Vulismeni
• Grammen.
• Plowing Ammo
• Khalikya (Paleochor)

Kisosmos:

There are many clean and comfortable beaches in this area, each of which is equipped with sun loungers and everything necessary for a decent rest. But Kisosmos became famous, first of all, famous beaches of Falazarn and Elafonisi. The latter not only deserved a blue flag, but also among the most heavenly beaches of the world.

• Castelle / Mavros Molos Claw
• Falazarn / Plowing Ammos 1
• Falassary / Plowing Ammos 2

Platanias

Platunky is famous for its extended beaches, which stretch a few kilometers and deservedly get a blue flag. Among them is the most famous - solver, where, in addition to the beach holiday, you can enjoy dinner in the best taverns of the Chania region. The beaches of the lively city of Platunky in the summer are incredibly popular - also because the resort is characterized by a developed infrastructure.

• Platanias / Hotel Porto Platanias Beach
• Platanias / Geraniotis Hotel
• Rapanyan / Hotel Cavo Spada

Chania

The beaches in the area of \u200b\u200bthe city of Chania also did not remain aside and were marked for purity. It is especially worth highlighting the sandy beaches of the three Peninsulas of the Agius of the Apostoli, the Bescheny sandy line of the resort of Agia Marina, next to which there is everything - from clubs to shops. It is impossible to drive past Chrysi Acti, the name of which is literally translated as "Golden Beach".

• Agieia Apostles 1.
• Agieia Apostles 2.
• Agios Onufriosagios Onufrios.
• Galatas
• Mati.
• Nea Chora
• Stavros
• Chrysi Akti.

Apoconse

This area is considered one of the greatest in Chania. For a family and relaxing holiday, you can choose Cavible Beach. Another calm and picturesque beach is Almirid in the village of the same name, where there are excellent taverns and hotels of different categories.

• Kavros (Georgiupalis) / Hotel Anemos
• Kavros / Hotel Eliros Mare
• Kavros / GEORGIOUPOLIS RESORT
• Kavros / Hotel Mythos Palace
• Kiani.
• Mailline
• Perastikos / Hotel Mare Monte
• PERASTICOS / PILOT Beach Hotel

Rethymno area - 16 beaches with blue flag

Rethymno rightly considered the best area of \u200b\u200bCrete for recreation. Nearby - the most famous sights of the island for day trips and the Chania region, finally, the city of Rethymnon - "Cretan Venice". The more attracts the Rethymnon region, so it is the most extended beaches in Crete, many of which are not the first year get the blue flag.

Rethymno

In the area of \u200b\u200bthe city of Rethymnon - the concentration of excellent sandy beaches. Many of them are located a few meters from first-class hotels and are equipped with sports fields. The beaches are not replenished due to the long sentence, and numerous taverns, souvenir shops and supermarkets are located next to them.

• Adelianos Cambos A / Hotel Aquila Rithymna Beach
• Piyanos Cambos / Hotel Grecotel White Palace
• Platanias / Hotel Minos Mare Resort
• Rethymno 1 / Hotel Aquila Porto Rethymno
• Rethymno 1 / Hotel Ilios Beach
• Rethymno 1 / Hotel Kriti Beach
• Rethymno 2 / Hotel Pearl Beach
• Rethymno 3 / Hotel Steris Beach
• Rethymnon 4-Missiers / Hotel Creta Palace
• Skalet / Hotel Creta Star

Malopotamos

The beaches of the Malopotamos district are a place for a relaxing holiday in the atmosphere of the Cretan village, which is rapidly developing, without losing its traditional spirit. The beaches of Malopotamos are protected from waves and well organized. Panormo Beach especially famous in this area, which is safe for recreation with children and offers water entertainment for every taste.

• Lianos Kavos Lavris / Hotel Iberostar Creta Panorama
• Panormo / GRUCOTEL CLUB MARINE PALACE

Agios Vasilios.

The beaches of Agios Vasilios are surprisingly diverse. Not the first year of the blue flag give the beach of the picturesque village of Agia Galini - they are covered with a sandy-pebble mixture and "look" on the slopes of the Mount Pslority. Plakyas is one of the most famous beaches of the Libyan coast of Crete, near which the sea always remains calm.

• Agia Galini / Istero Warcotopy
• Plakias
• Rodalkino (Korarachas)

Heraklion area - 22 Beach with blue flag

The Heraklion region is the closest region to the international airport, the main attractions of the island (Knos Palace, Crete Aquarium) and numerous resorts that concentrated around the capital of Crete. Heraklion himself is a lively city with clubs, shops and monuments of architecture of different eras.

Malelia

The beaches of the Malevizi area extend from the borders of the city of Heraklion to the municipality of Rethymno. This is one of the cleanest and most comfortable beaches of Crete. One of the sandy beach of Ammudar stretches for 5 km - open winds, he especially loved windsurfing fans. Fodele is another popular Malevizi Beach, which, unlike ammudara, is reliably protected from waves.

• Ammudar 1 / Hotel Agapi Beach
• Ammudar 4 / Hotel Candia Maris
• Ammudar 5 / Hotel Santa Marina
• Ammudar / Hotel Atlantica Akti Zeus
• Allinoperamata / Hotel Apollonia Beach
• Made / Hotel Athina Palace
• Fodele / Hotel Fodele Beach Hotel

Chersonissos

The beaches of Chersonissos are invariably popular with tourists. In addition to cleanliness and high-quality recreation, many entertainment is waiting here. Holidays in Chersonissos are fun without stopping, including in beach bars scattered along the entire coast.

• Agios Georgios 1 / Hotel ALDEMAR KNOSSOS ROYAL VILLAGE
• Agios Georgios 2-Panagia Risi / Hotel AKS Annabelle Village
• Agios Georgios 3 / Hotel Aldemar Royal Mare and Cretan Village
• Agia Pelagia Menopetra / Hotel Akrogiali Beach
• Anissaras / Hotel Lyttos Beach
• Anissaras / Hotel Mitsis Laguna Resort
• Drapaos / Hotel Nana Beach
• Castries / Hotel Creta Maris
• Clonzani / Hotel Sirens Hotels
• Kokkini Hani / Hotel Knossos Beach
• Kokkini Hani / Hotel Rinela
• Kokkini Hani / Hotel Themis Beach
• Chersonissos 5 / Hotel Silva Beach Hotel
• Potamos / Hotel Cretan Malia Park

Festos

The Festos Area is associated with archaeological monuments and the famous Matala Beach. For a long time he was a shelter for hippies. Today is the coast of impeccable purity for a relaxing holiday.

• Matala

Lassiti Region - 41 Beach with Blue Flag

Lassiti is an area that is not equal in natural beauty. This is a region of green valleys, olive groves, first-class resorts and the famous Plateau, which presented the name of the whole area. The beaches in Lassiti are diverse: there are lively, and there are hidden pearls, which did not get a massive tourism.

Agios Nikolaos.

District Agios Nikolaos is a whole placer beaches. The coast near the capital Noma is full of tourists, but does not know the shortage of entertainment and infrastructure, and the highest award honored for cleanliness. The beaches of the famous Elunda are also located in the area - one of the most fashionable resorts in Europe.

• Agios Nikolaos 1 / Hotel Saint Nicolas Bay
• Agios Nikolaos 2 / Hotel MINOS PALACE
• Agios Nikolaos 3 / Hotel Minos Beach
• Agios Pantelonas
• Almiros
• Ammos / Marina
• Ammos / City Beach
• Ammudar
• Ammoudi / Hotel Hermes Coral
• Vulism
• DRILOr / Hotel Domes of Elounda
• Elunda / Hotel Porto Elounda
• Elunda 1 / Hotel Elounda Blu
• Elunda / Hotel Elounda Mare
• Karavostasi.
• Kitrelatia
• Mirabello / Hotel Mirabello Beach & Village
• Pigaidakia Eluedas / Hotel Elounda Village
• Pylos / Hotel Istron Bay
• Scoop / Hotel Blue Palace
• Poros 1 / Hotel Elounda Bay Palace
• Poros 2 / Hotel Elounda Beach
• Spiglid / Hotel Kalimera Kriti
• Schism
• Havanya 1 / Hotel Candia Park Village
• Havanya 2.
• Hiona

Sitia

Sitia coast - beaches for families and romantics. Silence reigns here, and the sandy-pebble shores are washed with a clean calm sea. Sitia should be visited at least for the sake of one palm beach of Wai - the most exotic place in Crete, recognized by the protected territory.

• Analysis
• Vai / Palm Forest
• Kato Zakros
• Keemenos
• Lagufa / Hotel Mikri Poli Creta
• Macrylos-Lagouf / Hotel Sunwing Makrigialos Beach
• Sitia 1 / Gallico
• Hiona

Ierapetra

Foreign tourists have not yet discovered the beaches of hierapeters - the most southern city in Greece. It is not crowded or noisily here, while infrastructure at a decent level. The peculiarity of many beaches of the area of \u200b\u200bthe hierapeter is dark sand and small pebbles.

• Agia Fotyat
• Akhlia Schinokapsalon
• Ierapetra 1 / City Beach
• Kutsunari 2 / Hotel Kakkos Bay
• Kutsunari-Agios John / Hotel Sunshine Kreta & Sunshine Crete Village
• Mirtos.

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