Blue Flag Beaches in Sicily 2026
In Sicily, 16 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.
Sicily's 1,000-plus km of coastline offer extraordinary variety: turquoise lagoons around the Egadi Islands off Trapani, volcanic black-sand beaches between Catania and Taormina with Etna as a backdrop, the blindingly white limestone cliffs of Scala dei Turchi near Agrigento and the posidonia-rich seabed of the Zingaro Reserve. Blue Flag beaches are distributed all around the island, with concentrations on the northern coast around Palermo and Cefalù and on the southern Agrigento shore.
In 2026, Sicily has 16 Blue Flag municipalities across 3 provinces: about 6% of the 257 awarded in Italy. In 2025 there were 14: +2 this year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Blue Flag municipalities are there in Sicily in 2026?
In 2026, Sicily has 16 Blue Flag municipalities.
Which provinces of Sicily have Blue Flag beaches in 2026?
The provinces of Sicily with at least one Blue Flag beach in 2026 are: Agrigento (1), Messina (10), Ragusa (5).
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.