Ranking of Italian Regions with Maximum Blue Flag Beaches in 2025
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Italy's list of world-class beaches just keeps expanding! Want to know which regions boast the finest sandy shores that meet the highest global standards? Look no further!
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For 2024, a grand total of 487 Italian beaches have earned the internationally recognized and sought-after Blue Flag status. That's a slight increase from the 485 awarded last year and up from 458 in 2023 1!
These pristine shores dot 246 municipalities across the country, making for happy sunbathers everywhere. Beaches can be found both lakeside and along the coast.
Once again, Liguria takes the crown for the most Blue Flag beaches. However, it surrenders its top spot by losing one beach, leaving it with 32 glorious locations to boast about 1.
Puglia and Calabria close the gap, each with 27 and 23 Blue Flag-worthy beaches, respectively. That's a gain of three wet-and-wild locations for both regions, too 1!
Beaches can only earn this prestigious title if they consistently meet the highest water quality and environmental standards through checks by Italy's Regional Environmental Protection Agency, ARPA, over four consecutive years 2.
Here's a quick rundown of the municipalities that have joined the Blue Flag club according to region:
Liguria - 32 locations- Bordighera, Sanremo, Riva Ligure, Santo Stefano al Mare, San Lorenzo al Mare, Imperia, Diano Marina, Laigueglia, Borghetto Santo Spirito, Loano, Pietra Ligure, Borgio Verezzi, Finale Ligure, Noli, Spotorno, Bergeggi, Savona, Albissola Marina, Albisola Superiore, Celle Ligure, Varazze, Sori, Recco, Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, Chiavari, Lavagna, Sestri Levante, Moneglia, Framura, Bonassola, Levanto, Lerici.
Puglia - 27 locations- Isole Tremiti, Rodi Garganico, Peschici, Vieste, Zapponeta, Margherita di Savoia, Bisceglie, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Fasano, Ostuni, Carovigno, Lecce, Melendugno, Castro, Castrignano del Capo, Patù, Salve, Ugento, Gallipoli, Nardò, Ginosa, Castellaneta, Leporano, Maruggio, Manduria, Pulsano.
Calabria - 23 locations- Tortora, Praia a Mare, San Nicola Arcella, Santa Maria del Cedro, Diamante, Rocca Imperiale, Roseto Capo Spulico, Trebisacce, Villapiana, Corigliano Rossano, Cariati, Cirò Marina, Melissa, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Cropani, Sellia Marina, Catanzaro, Soverato, Parghelia, Tropea, Caulonia, Roccella Jonica, Siderno.
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Campania - 20 locations- Cellole, Massa Lubrense, Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Vico Equense, Anacapri, Positano, Agropoli, Castellabate, Montecorice, San Mauro Cilento, Pollica, Casal Velino, Ascea, Pisciotta, Centola, Camerota, Ispani, Vibonati, Sapri.
Marche - 20 locations- Gabicce Mare, Pesaro, Fano, Mondolfo, Senigallia, Ancona, Sirolo, Numana, Porto Recanati, Potenza Picena, Civitanova Marche, Porto Sant'Elpidio, Fermo, Porto San Giorgio, Altidona, Pedaso, Campofilone, Cupra Marittima, Grottammare, San Benedetto del Tronto.
Tuscany - 19 locations- Carrara, Massa, Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore, Viareggio, Pisa, Livorno, Rosignano Marittimo, Cecina, Bibbona, Castagneto Carducci, San Vincenzo, Piombino, Marciana Marina, Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto, Orbetello.
Abruzzo - 16 locations- Martinsicuro, Alba Adriatica, Tortoreto, Giulianova, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Pineto, Silvi, Pescara, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, Fossacesia, Torino di Sangro, Vasto, San Salvo, Villalago, Scanno.
Sardinia - 16 locations- Badesi, Castelsardo, Sorso, Sassari, Santa Teresa Gallura, Aglientu, Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola, La Maddalena, Palau, Budoni, San Teodoro, Oristano, Tortolì, Bari Sardo, Quartu Sant'Elena, Sant'Antioco.
Sicily - 14 locations- Messina, Alì Terme, Nizza di Sicilia, Roccalumera, Furci Siculo, Santa Teresa di Riva, Tusa, Letojanni, Taormina, Menfi, Modica, Pozzallo, Scicli, Ragusa.
Trentino-Alto Adige - 12 locations- Vallelaghi, Sella Giudicarie, Tenno, Bondone, Bedollo, Baselga di Pinè, Pergine Valsugana, Tenna, Calceranica al Lago, Levico Terme, Caldonazzo, Lavarone.
Lazio - 11 locations- Trevignano Romano, Anzio, Latina, Sabaudia, San Felice Circeo, Terracina, Fondi, Sperlonga, Gaeta, Formia, Minturno.
Emilia-Romagna - 10 locations- Comacchio, Ravenna, Cervia, Cesenatico, Gatteo, San Mauro Pascoli, Bellaria Igea Marina, Riccione, Misano Adriatico, Cattolica.
Veneto - 9 locations- San Michele al Tagliamento, Caorle, Eraclea, Jesolo, Cavallino Treporti, Venezia, Chioggia, Rosolina, Porto Tolle.
Basilicata - 5 locations- Maratea, Bernalda, Pisticci, Policoro, Nova Siri.
Piedmont - 4 locations- Cannobio, Cannero Riviera, Verbania, Gozzano.
Lombardy - 3 locations- Toscolano Maderno, Gardone Riviera, Sirmione.
Friuli Venezia Giulia - 2 locations- Grado, Lignano Sabbiadoro.
Molise - 2 locations- Termoli, Campomarino.
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1. The economic value of Italy's promotable tourism spots is evident as more beaches receive the Blue Flag status, particularly Liguria, Puglia, Calabria, Campania, Marche, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Basilicata, Piedmont, Lombardy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Molise, and Sicily.
2. In Sicily, travelers can immerse themselves in the Italian lifestyle, visiting beaches in Messina, Alì Terme, Nizza di Sicilia, Roccalumera, Furci Siculo, Santa Teresa di Riva, Tusa, Letojanni, Taormina, Menfi, Modica, Pozzallo, Scicli, and Ragusa.
3. For those with an affinity for history and art, Florence in Tuscany and the cities of Rome and Venice in the regions of Tuscany and Veneto offer a blend of transport back in time and modern Italian living.
4. As the economy flourishes, the transport sector in Italy also sees improvements, ensuring a smooth journey for travelers touring the country's picturesque landscapes, rich lifestyle, and remarkable beaches like those in Sicily.
