Blue Flag Beaches Italy 2026: The Full List by Region
In 2026, the Blue Flag was awarded to 257 Italian municipalities, for a total of 527 beaches (awarded localities), across 18 regions. It's the international recognition given to coastal and lake destinations with excellent bathing water, quality services and careful environmental management.
The Blue Flag is awarded every year by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) based on 32 criteria. Below is the breakdown of 2026 Blue Flag beaches by region: click a region to see the full list, with amenities, a map and sea temperature.
Blue Flag beaches 2026: ranking by region
| Region | Blue Flag municipalities 2026 |
|---|---|
| 1. Blue Flag beaches: Liguria | 35 |
| 2. Blue Flag beaches: Calabria | 27 |
| 3. Blue Flag beaches: Puglia | 27 |
| 4. Blue Flag beaches: Campania | 20 |
| 5. Blue Flag beaches: Marche | 20 |
| 6. Blue Flag beaches: Tuscany | 20 |
| 7. Blue Flag beaches: Sardinia | 17 |
| 8. Blue Flag beaches: Abruzzo | 16 |
| 9. Blue Flag beaches: Sicily | 16 |
| 10. Blue Flag beaches: Trentino-Alto Adige | 12 |
| 11. Blue Flag beaches: Emilia-Romagna | 11 |
| 12. Blue Flag beaches: Lazio | 10 |
| 13. Blue Flag beaches: Veneto | 9 |
| 14. Blue Flag beaches: Basilicata | 5 |
| 15. Blue Flag beaches: Lombardy | 4 |
| 16. Blue Flag beaches: Piedmont | 4 |
| 17. Blue Flag beaches: Friuli Venezia Giulia | 2 |
| 18. Blue Flag beaches: Molise | 2 |
| Italy total | 257 municipalities |
How to read the list
Each award-winning municipality can have one or more awarded localities, which is why 257 municipalities correspond to 527 awarded beaches. In our beach pages you'll find, for each one, the municipality, the province, the localities, the amenities found nearby (parking, restrooms, food) and the current sea temperature.
Want to start with your destination region? Use the Explore page to browse all 18 award-winning regions, or the interactive map to find beaches near you.
What changes year to year
The Blue Flag list is updated every year, usually in early May. Some municipalities have held the award for decades, others earn it for the first time or lose it if they no longer meet the criteria. That makes the 2026 list a current snapshot of the Italian beaches with excellent bathing water and certified services.
Frequently asked questions
How many Blue Flag beaches are there in Italy in 2026?
In 2026 the Blue Flag was awarded to 257 Italian municipalities, for a total of 527 beaches (awarded localities), spread across 18 regions.
Which Italian region has the most Blue Flag beaches?
Liguria has the highest number of Blue Flag municipalities in 2026, followed by Calabria and Puglia.
Who awards the Blue Flag?
The Blue Flag is awarded by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), an international NGO, based on 32 criteria covering water quality, environmental management, services and safety.
Sources: 2026 Blue Flag beach list (FEE) · Italian Ministry of Tourism · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Data is provided for informational purposes — always check official sources before visiting.