Romania has five beaches included in the Blue Flag program this year, the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism announced on Tuesday, August 11.<\/p>\n
The beaches that have received the Blue Flag label are: Axxis Nova \u2013 N\u0103vodari; Phoenicia \u2013 N\u0103vodari; Azur \u2013 Eforie Sud; Citadel \u2013 Eforie Sud; and Phoenicia Blue View \u2013 Olimp.<\/p>\n
Thirty-three criteria are assessed for the certification, covering four areas: environmental education and information, water quality, environmental management, and safety and services.<\/p>\n
\u201cA new candidate is preparing for the 2027 edition. Dharma Beach in Eforie Sud is currently in the pilot phase of the program, where it needs to work to meet the criteria required for certification,\u201d the ministry said.<\/p>\n
The Blue Flag program was launched in 1987 by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), with the aim of recognizing beaches, marinas and recreational boats that promote sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n
In Romania, the program was introduced in 2004. The criteria are assessed annually by a national jury, with the participation of central public authorities and representatives of tourism industry associations.<\/p>\n
The Blue Flag program was present in\u00a052 countries in May of this year. The list of countries is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n