The Blue Flag certification, an international program implemented in 50 countries, is an exclusive international eco-label given to beaches and marinas after meeting certain criteria set by the International Foundation for Environmental Education, an independent non-profit organization in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The southern Antalya province of Türkiye, often regarded as one of the top tourism destinations in the world, has retained its ranking with a total of 231 Blue Flag eco-friendly beaches.
It was followed by the southwestern Muğla province with 110 Blue Flag beaches, western Izmir with 63, northwestern Balıkesir with 46, and southwestern Aydın with 35 beaches.
