Blue Flag Beaches in Sardinia 2026

In Sardinia, 2026 sees 17 municipalities awarded the Blue Flag, the international recognition the FEE grants each year to destinations that meet strict criteria for bathing water quality, environmental management, services and safety. Sardinia's sea is among the most celebrated in the Mediterranean: the Blue Flag rewards municipalities from Gallura to Sulcis, with a clear lead for the northern coast.

Where Sardinia's Blue Flag beaches are

The 17 award-winning municipalities break down by province like this:

Province	Blue Flag municipalities 2026
Sassari	11
Nuoro	2
Sud Sardegna	2
Oristano	1
Cagliari	1

Gallura and the north

The province of Sassari dominates the regional ranking with destinations such as Santa Teresa Gallura, Palau, La Maddalena, Aglientu, Badesi and Castelsardo, with white-sand beaches and turquoise water.

Ogliastra and the east coast

On the east coast, the Blue Flag rewards Bari Sardo, Tortolì and Budoni, with wide beaches facing the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The south of the island

In the south, Quartu Sant'Elena, Teulada and Sant'Antioco stand out, between the Gulf of Cagliari and Sulcis.

Full list and map

You can browse the full list of 17 Blue Flag beaches in Sardinia, with amenities, accessibility info, a map and sea temperature, on the dedicated Sardinia page. Each entry shows the municipality, the awarded localities and the services found nearby.