Source: EEPF
Greece has secured second place among 52 countries on the 2025 Blue Flag quality award list, with 623 beaches, 17 marinas, and 17 sustainable tourism boats recognized for their environmental excellence.
The annual rankings were announced by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF), which coordinates the Blue Flag program in Greece.
Source: EEPF
Once again, Greece follows Spain in the global standings, reaffirming its strong performance in sustainable coastal tourism.
According to the EEPF, Greece accounts for 15 percent of all Blue Flag beaches awarded worldwide this year. The country’s total surpasses 600 sites for the second consecutive year.
Halkidiki retained its title as the national leader in Blue Flag beaches among Greece’s prefectures, with 104 sites—up from 94 last year. Among regions, Crete held the top spot with 146 awarded beaches.
The official announcement of Greece’s Blue Flag distinctions was made on May 15 at the Glyfada Golf Gardens in Attica.
Press here for Greece’s 2024 Blue Flag beaches list (in Greek and English).
Archive photo of an awarded Blue Flag beach in Greece.
Operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and based in Copenhagen, the Blue Flag program is one of the most respected voluntary eco-labels globally. For the 2025 cycle, the FEE awarded Blue Flags to 4,302 beaches, 736 marinas, and 158 recreational boats across participating countries.
Established in 1987, the Blue Flag label is recognized as a benchmark for environmental quality in the tourism sector. To qualify, beaches must meet 33 criteria, including excellent water quality, environmental education, safety, and accessibility. Marinas are assessed against 38 criteria, while sustainable tourism boats must comply with 51.
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