Valencian Community beaches have once again taken the lead in Spain’s prestigious Blue Flag program, securing the highest number of awards in the country for 2025. With a total of 164 Blue Flags—143 for beaches, 19 for marinas, and 2 for tourist boats—the region represents over 22% of all Blue Flag beaches in Spain. This further strengthens its reputation as a top destination for environmentally responsible and high-quality coastal tourism.
Meanwhile, Blue Flag beaches in Spain have set a new global record in 2025, with a total of 642 awarded beaches recognized for their excellence in water quality, environmental education, accessibility, and safety. This historic figure is part of a broader national tally of 749 Blue Flags across Spain, which also includes 101 marinas and 6 sustainable tourist boats. Spain maintains its status as the global leader in Blue Flag certifications—a title it has held since 1994.
Valencian Beaches by Province and Municipality
Here is the full list of Blue Flag beaches in the Valencian Community for 2025, organized by province and municipality:
Castellón
- Alcalà de Xivert: Del Carregador, Del Moro, La Romana, Manyetes
- Almazora: Benafelí
- Almenara: Casablanca
- Benicarló: La Caracola, Morrongo
- Benicàssim: Dels Terrers, Heliópolis, L’Almadrava, Torre de Sant Vicent, Voramar
- Burriana: El Grao, L’Arenal, Malvarrosa
- Castellón de la Plana: Gurugú, Pinar
- Moncofa: Grao, L’Estanyol, Masbó, Pedra Roja
- Montanejos: Fuente de los Baños
- Oropesa del Mar: La Conxa, Les Amplaries, Morro de Gos, Plagetes de Bellver
- Peñíscola: Norte
- Torreblanca: Norte, Torrenostra
- Vinaròs: Fora Forat, Fortí
- Chilches (Xilxes): El Cerezo, Les Cases
Valencia
- Bellreguard: Bellreguard
- Canet d’en Berenguer: Rincón de la Playa
- Cullera: Cap Blanc, El Dossel, El Faro, Escollera, Los Olivos, Marenyet-L’Illa, Racó, Sant Antoni
- Daimús: Daimús
- Gandia: L’Auir, Nord
- Guardamar de la Safor: Guardamar de la Safor
- La Pobla de Farnals: Norte, Pobla Marina
- Miramar: Miramar
- Navarrés: Playa-Monte
- Oliva: L’Aigua Blanca, L’Aigua Morta, Pau-Pi, Terranova-Burguera
- Piles: Piles
- Puçol: Puçol
- Sagunto: Corinto, L’Almardà, Malvarrosa, Puerto de Sagunto
- Tavernes de la Valldigna: La Goleta, Tavernes de la Valldigna
- Valencia: L’Arbre del Gos, Cabanyal, El Saler, La Devesa, La Garrofera, Malva-Rosa, Recatí-Perellonet
- Xeraco: Xeraco
Alicante
- Alicante: Postiguet, Saladar-Urbanova, Sant Joan, Tabarca
- Altea: Cap Blanc, El Bol (new), La Roda
- Benidorm: Levante (Este), Poniente (Oeste)
- Benissa: Cala del Baladrar, Cala Fustera
- Calp: Cantal Roig, La Fossa, L’Arenal-Bol
- Dénia: Les Bovetes, Les Deveses, Les Marines, Marineta Cassiana, Punta Negra (new), Punta del Raset, Els Molins
- El Campello: Carrer de la Mar, Muchavista
- El Poble Nou de Benitatxell: Cala del Moraig
- Elche: Arenals del Sol-Sur, Carabassí, L’Altet, La Marina, Les Pesqueres-El Rebollo
- Guardamar del Segura: Centro, Ortigues-Campo (new), El Moncayo, La Roqueta, Los Viveros
- L’Alfàs del Pi: Racó de l’Albir
- Orihuela: Calas de Aguamarina, Barranco Rubio, Cabo Roig-La Caleta, Cala Capitán, Cala Cerrada, Cala Estaca, Campoamor-La Glea, La Zenia-Cala Bosque, Mil Palmeras, Punta Prima
- Pilar de la Horadada: El Conde, Higuericas, Jesuitas, Mil Palmeras, Puerto, Rocamar
- Santa Pola: Calas del Este, Calas de Santiago Bernabéu, La Ermita, Varador
- Teulada: El Portet, Les Platgetes
- Torrevieja: Cabo Cervera, Cala de las Piteras, Del Cura, La Mata (formerly La Mata Sur), Los Locos, Los Náufragos
- Villajoyosa: Bon Nou, Centro (Ciudad), De Torres, La Caleta, Paradís, Varadero
- Xàbia (Jávea): Granadella, La Grava
Blue Flag Criteria and Commitment
Beaches awarded the Blue Flag must meet international standards of excellence in four main areas: water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and services. The program is coordinated in Spain by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC), as part of the global Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) initiative.
The Valencian Community’s continued leadership highlights sustained investments in lifeguard services, public accessibility, environmental programs, and water monitoring. With 48 municipalities participating, the region shows an unmatched commitment to sustainable beach tourism and global coastal excellence.
Whether you’re looking for wide family beaches, quiet natural coves, or certified urban stretches, the Blue Flag beaches of the Valencian Community offer something for every traveler in 2025.
