Greece is among the top three countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, according to the latest European Bathing Water Quality report, released by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Commission. Based on 2020 data, Greece ranks third in Europe with 97.1 percent of all 1,634 sites reported as being of […]
Dragonera Beach, Agistri. Photo source: Attica Region Some 200 beaches in the Attica Region, including surrounding islands, have been approved for the quality of their waters after sample tests carried out by the regional authority’s Directorate for Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Health. More specifically, 199 beaches in the Attica Region, including the beaches in
Greece finds itself yet again among the top five countries in Europe for the fine quality of its bathing waters, according to a report released this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission. The study, which assessed the quality of bathing waters in 27 EU countries, found that 84.6 percent of […]
Photo Source: @Blue Flag Program Greece clinched second place in the world on the 2020 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats, which was recently released by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF). The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label, awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating […]
Ahead of the summer season, the Costa Nostrum organization has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by hotels across the country. Costa Nostrum is a certification standard for the sustainable management and development of beaches in the Mediterranean. […]












