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Spiagge Bandiera Blu Costa del Sol 2026

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Spiagge Bandiera Blu Costa del Sol 2026

The Blue Flag is the international gold standard for beach quality — covering water cleanliness, safety, services, and environmental management. This ranking shows which Costa del Sol municipalities hold the most Blue Flag certifications for 2026.

Lungomare di palme a Denia con cielo blu e sentiero in pietra.
Strada di cemento attraverso il paesaggio rurale di Denia con vegetazione e un segnale stradale.
Vista sulla strada a Denia, Spagna, con palme lungo un percorso lastricato.
Edifici colorati fiancheggiano una strada a Denia, Spagna.
Incantevole strada di ristoranti a Denia, Spagna.
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What is the Blue Flag?

The Blue Flag (FEE) is awarded annually to beaches that meet 33 strict criteria across water quality, environmental education, safety, and access. For property buyers, a Blue Flag beach near your home is a direct signal of a well-managed coastline.
What is the Blue Flag?
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Ranking by municipality — 2026

Across the Costa del Sol, 43 Blue Flag beaches are certified for 2026. The table below ranks every coastal municipality by the number of certified beaches.
MunicipalityBlue Flag beachesCertified beaches
Marbella10Cabopino, Casablanca, El Cable (+7)
Málaga7Caleta, El Dedo, El Palo (+4)
Mijas5Calahonda (Riviera), Calahonda I (Royal Beach-La Luna), El Bombo (+2)
Fuengirola4Boliches-Gaviotas, Carvajal, Castillo-Ejido (+1)
Nerja4Burriana, Maro, Playazo-Chucho (+1)
Torremolinos4El Bajondillo, La Carihuela-Montemar, Los Álamos (+1)
Torrox3Cenicero-Las Dunas, El Morche, Ferrara
Vélez-Málaga3Benajarafe, La Caleta (Paseo), Torre del Mar (Paseo Marítimo)
Benalmádena2Carvajal, Fuente de la Salud
Manilva1Sabinillas
Estepona0—
Rincón de la Victoria0—
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Data sources

Primary source: Junta de Andalucía open data portal (banderas_azules.json). Fallback: ADEAC (Asociación de Educación Ambiental y del Consumidor — FEE Spain) annual PDF. Rankings update automatically when the underlying datasets refresh.
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Punti chiave

  • The Blue Flag covers water quality, safety, services and environmental management — not just aesthetics.
  • Rankings reflect 2026 certifications from Junta de Andalucía and ADEAC open data.
  • Proximity to a Blue Flag beach is a durable lifestyle and resale signal for coastal property.

Domande frequenti

How is the Blue Flag awarded?
Beaches apply annually through the national Blue Flag jury. A beach must meet 33 criteria covering water quality, environmental management, safety, services, and public information. The flag is valid for one season only.
Does a Blue Flag guarantee clean water?
Yes — water quality is tested multiple times per season and must meet the EU Bathing Water Directive's "excellent" standard. Loss of water quality mid-season revokes the flag immediately.
Which Costa del Sol municipality has the most Blue Flags?
See the ranking table above. The leader shifts slightly year on year as new beaches apply and older ones drop out, but Marbella, Mijas and Estepona consistently rank in the top three.

Properties near Blue Flag beaches

New Build (22) Appartamenti (6) Ville (6) Attici (2) Case a schiera (2) Terreni (3) Commerciale (3) Immobili (4)

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