Blue Flag Beaches in Sardinia 2026
In Sardinia, 17 municipalities have been awarded the Blue Flag in 2026 — the international FEE recognition for bathing water quality, amenities and environmental management. Here you'll find the full list with awarded beaches, services, accessibility, map and real-time sea temperature.
Sardinia is universally considered the finest beach destination in the Mediterranean, with turquoise water, white quartz sand and underwater visibility often exceeding 10 metres. Blue Flag beaches cover the entire island: the wind-sculpted dunes of La Pelosa at Stintino, the emerald coves of the Costa Smeralda, the wild Costa Verde dunes and the sheltered bays of Sulcis, through to the Ogliastra's barely-accessible coves reachable mainly by sea. No other Italian region offers this breadth of certified Blue Flag coastline.
In 2026, Sardinia has 17 Blue Flag municipalities across 5 provinces: about 7% of the 257 awarded in Italy. In 2025 there were 16: +1 this year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Blue Flag municipalities are there in Sardinia in 2026?
In 2026, Sardinia has 17 Blue Flag municipalities.
Which provinces of Sardinia have Blue Flag beaches in 2026?
The provinces of Sardinia with at least one Blue Flag beach in 2026 are: Cagliari (1), Nuoro (2), Oristano (1), Sassari (11), Sud Sardegna (2).
What is the Blue Flag?
The Blue Flag is the international award given every year by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) to coastal destinations meeting criteria on bathing water quality, environmental management, safety and services.