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Six beaches in the seaside resorts of Navodari, Mamaia, Eforie and Olimp - one more than in 2021 - were awarded the Blue Flag certificate for 2022 by the Environmental Education Foundation (FEE), the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism informs.
The beaches that received this distinction are: "Vega Vintage" in Mamaia, "Marina Regia" and "Phenicia" in Navodari, "Citadel" and "Azur" in Eforie and Olimp's "Phoenicia Blue View".
The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches that meet a set of strict criteria, including water quality, services such as first aid equipment, access for people with disabilities, as well as ecological practices.
The Blue Flag is one of the world's most recognized voluntary eco-labels for beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators.
The Blue Flag program was launched in 1987, the European Year of the Environment, by the Environmental Education Foundation, as a reward for efforts to properly maintain beaches and marinas, and a means of encouraging local public authorities and the private sector to take steps to improve the coastal zone.
By ensuring the continuity of this voluntary program, Romania is visible and present every year on the Blue Flag world map, thus boosting the tourist potential of the awarded areas and generating a beneficial economic impact. AGERPRES
