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:: An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Beaches on which cars are allowed must have designated areas on the beach for parking, car-free zones and the waters edge must always be kept entirely free from cars. Beach guards are on duty during the bathing season and/or there is adequate safety provisions, including lifesaving equipment and directions for their use and immediate access to a telephone. The National Blue Flag Jury and the European Jury reserve the right to refuse the Blue Flag to beaches in communities where the authorities are responsible for current violations of environmental regulations or otherwise act or follow conditions contradictory to the objectives and the spirit of the Blue Flag Campaign. www.antaisce.org /projects/bfcriteria.html   (909 words)

The 2005 Encams Seaside Awards - Blue Flag Awards 2 The Blue Flag for beaches is awarded annually and is only valid for one year. The National and International juries reserve the right to refuse the Blue Flag to beaches in communities that are found to be either in violation of national environmental regulations or otherwise act in discord with the objectives and spirit of the Blue Flag Campaign. Beaches on which cars are allowed must have designated areas for parking, car-free zones and the water's edge must always be kept entirely free from cars. www.seasideawards.org.uk /blue2.asp   (983 words)

Blue Flag, Seaside Award and Beach Management 2004 The volume of beach operators now entering the awards, and the low level of entry fees, mean that it is fast becoming financial impossible to continue with the awards in their present format. Beaches could then be described more appropriately, and entries could include dogwalking beaches, beaches for wildlife, beaches for watersports, family beaches or beaches of outstanding beauty. Beaches would apply to ENCAMS as they currently do for Seaside Awards, and they would be judged under the various criteria, for the category they wish to enter. www.ttef.org.uk /Reports_information/blue_flag.htm   (2223 words)

Blue Flag Clean Beach & Sea System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The Blue Flag (Mavi Bayrak) designates beaches that have met the European Union's high standard for cleanliness and sanitation both on the sand of the beach and in the water. In 2003 Turkey had 140 beaches that qualified for the Blue Flag, placing it seventh among European nations in the number of certified-clean beaches. The Blue Flag is a helpful symbol of high standards aimed at and met, but remember that things can change: the certification takes place once a year, and many things can affect beach sanitation in 12 months. www.turkeytravelplanner.com /SpecialInterest/Beaches/blue_flag.html   (102 words)

Blue Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than 3000 beaches and marinas in 33 countries across Europe, South Africa, Canada and the Caribbean in 2005. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. Blue Flag • Scandiagade 13 • DK-2450 Copenhagen SV • Denmark • Tel: +45 33 28 04 11 www.blueflag.org   (148 words)

Torridge District Council - Westward Ho! Blue Flag Beach Blue Flag beaches have to meet 27 strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. The Blue Flag is only valid for one year so every effort will be made to keep up the high standards to take us in to 2006. The beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path. www.torridge.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=4747   (125 words)

Blue Flag Beach Search and Beach vacation travel guide for US beaches, international beaches and beach resorts. THE EUROPEAN BLUE FLAG is an award given to beaches and marinas across Europe that meet strict criteria for both water quality and environmental management. Criteria: The award of the Blue Flag is based on 26 specific criteria for beaches and 16 for marinas. Beaches and marinas are monitored both before and during the award year to ensure that all criteria are being fulfilled and that the high standards are being maintained. www.goingtothebeach.com /ibfsearc.htm   (343 words)

European Blue Flag Awards To obtain the right to fly the Blue Flag, beaches and marinas have to demonstrate that they provide and manage a range of facilities; including proper provision of litter bins, enviornmental information at both beaches and marinas, and hazardous waste collection facilities at marinas. Blue Flag locations also offer the proper provisions of help for the disabled, control the access of dogs and the parking of cars. The Blue Flag for beaches is valid for the bathing season only. www.angelfire.com /co/mobysurf/blueflag.html   (708 words)

Beach Blue Flag Yellow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Blue flag award." Yellow flag awards are a slightly less demanding standard and resorts have to provide a good beach... The excellent beach was awarded the EU blue flag in recent years... The Enniscrone beach is one of the safest and tidiest beaches in all of Ireland. www.youghalholidays.com /2/irishriviera156.html   (744 words)

The Kingdom: Kerry makes the biggest splash at national blue flag beach awards The county has retained its 13 blue flags for the quality of its beaches and one marina site and Kerry remains the pacesetter for other counties in Ireland to follow. The blue flag award is based on a number of different criteria including water quality, environmental education, environmental management and safety and services. As Kerry is perceived as the premier tourist county with two million visitors per year, the local authority has a responsibility to ensure that the beaches and infrastructure are presented to holidaymakers in the most attractive manner possible. www.the-kingdom.ie /news/story.asp?j=9470   (329 words)

Bertra - Blue Flag Beach,Beaches in Mayo. Find all Mayo Travel and Tourist information in Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Bertra is a Blue Flag Beach; bathing areas which have met international criteria for clean water, freedom from pollution, safe access, sanitary facilities, lifeguards on duty, wheelchair access, and information centres. The Blue Flag Beach campaign's standards are 20 times higher than the minimum set by the EU directive on bathing water quality. But there are beaches which are clean, yet do not have flags, simply because the award is confined to those which have been designated 'bathing beaches' by the EU. www.goireland.com /scripts/low/Premises.asp?PremisesID=17099   (218 words)

Tulemar Bungalows. Ecological Blue Flag Exclusive Beach Turtle Trap Beach Bar ensures that you don’t have to go far to order your favorite cocktail or satisfy the rumbling in your stomach while you relax at the beach. Tulemar Beach is honored to have been awarded the Bandera Azul Ecológica (Ecological Blue Flag) for the fifth year in a row. The blue flag is an award granted by representatives from the Costa Rican Tourism Board, Ministry of Health, National Water Company, Ministry of Environment and Energy, and the Chamber of Tourism. www.crtravelexchange.com /tulemar/beach.html   (162 words)

BirdForum - Blue Flag beach hit by oil slick...... BirdForum - Blue Flag beach hit by oil slick...... Some oil has also been seen on Dovercourt's Blue Flag award-winning beach, although it is not thought the prestigious title will be at risk. As I was coming home from work yesterday the local radio news announced that some beaches on the south Devon coast had been affected also and quite a few oiled birds had been seen as well. www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=1174   (237 words)

The 2005 Encams Seaside Awards - Search UK Map By simply clicking an area on the map to the right or using the links at the bottom of the page, you will be able to view a list of award winning beaches. The beaches are listed by county with the beach name and type of beach (i.e. The facilities and character of the beach are represented by symbols. www.seasideawards.org.uk /map.asp   (184 words)

Festival in Kleinmond South Africa in January 2005 Friday the 7th January 2005 sees the launch of The Big Blue Festival, which this year is to be hosted at the Kleinmond Lagoon situated alongside the recently awarded “Blue Flag” Kleinmond main beach. The Big Blue Festival promises a day of great fun and activity for the whole family with lots of activities for the kids. The Big Blue Festival continues late into the evening, where courtesy of SA Breweries and Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism a large marquee tent will provide the venue for a beer and wine garden accompanied by great food and live entertainment. www.thebigblue.co.za   (234 words)

Blue Flag sponsor Beach Trotters launches new beach chair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Beach Trotters, sponsor of the Blue Flag campaign, is happy to announce a new product for the disabled that is available for 2005. It is the "amphibious chair" made for people with physical handicaps that still want to enjoy the beach. The chair is designed in such a way that the user may enjoy the sun and sand as much as the water, since the chair floats and is easy to move across beach surfaces. www.blueflag.org /{BD8C6E00-7B0F-47E2-BD97-EBDA81079BFB}   (141 words)

Blue Flag Beach Jeffreys Bay South Africa The recent sewage spill on Main Beach seems to have jeopardized the town’s efforts to acquire the coveted blue flag status for the beach. A blue flag would be highly beneficial to the town. Main Beach in comparison is still undeveloped and is one of the safest swimming beaches in the world. www.infojeffreysbay.com /blue_flag_beach.htm   (644 words)

Costa Rica Hotel, Resort, Vacation Community - Costa Rica Ecological Blue Flag Award - Bandera Azul Ecologico - Beach ... Oslin, to the immediate left of the center of the flag, who was mentioned in the Tango Mar Newsletter of November, 1999, is still with us doing his tireless task. In the same manner, the program aims to promote safety on the beach with adequate signs to guide and inform tourists, to increase the vigilance and first aid available and to protect the integrity of the tourists, as well as the entire coastal population. The Ecological Blue Flag is awarded each year to the beaches that obtain a minimum of 90% in the evaluation. www.tangomar.com /newsletter/mar2003/mar03.htm   (546 words)

The Beach Lodge Hotel - Accommodation in Margate The famous blue flag beach is within 500 meters walking distance. Lounge around our beautiful crystal-clear pool and bar set in a subtropical garden; or you can get more active on the beach, the golf course or any one of the many varied activities available to you in Margate. Margate Beach is the only beach on the South Coast to be awarded blue-flag status for safety and hygiene. www.places.co.za /html/4479.html   (337 words)

Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment on Costa del Sol blue flag beach - Vacation Rental Guestbook There were many things that we enjoyed very much and seeing as how me and my brother are the same age as your children it shouldnt be too much of a problem. Since almost no matter where you go there are beaches i would consider always having a bathing suit handy. Also there is a shack on the beach directly from the condos that is very nice. www.rentors.org /guestbook.cfm?pid=28803   (828 words)

BBC - Devon Discovering Devon - Blue Flag Beaches - Dawlish Warren, Teignbridge Dawlish Warren Beach is ideal for families, as it is sandy and has excellent facilities. The beach is mainly sand and dunes with some shingle. The beach has a dog restricted area, dog exercise area, and a pay car park. www.bbc.co.uk /devon/discovering/information/dawlish_warren_facts.shtml   (192 words)

BBC - Devon Discovering Devon - Blue Flag Beaches - Shoalstone, Brixham, Torbay Shoalstone is a small shingle beach in Brixham at the southern end of Tor Bay. The beach is right next to the delightful Brixham harbour - where the fishing vessels and pleasure boats are based. The beach has caneoing, beach huts, deckchair hire and a slipway. bbc.co.uk /devon/discovering/information/shoalstone_brixham_facts.shtml   (165 words)

Manilva Spain Vacation Rental by Owner It is on the first floor with views from the balcony to the blue flag sandy beach, the swimming pools and the gardens. The blue flag beach stretches as far as Sabanillas and on to Estepona. The complex in on the blue flag beach and has 4 pools, a gym and a paddle ball court (like squash) www.frbodirect.com /listings/katedempsey.htm   (729 words)

Holiday Studio in La Cala, Costa Del Sol. Its houses are in the main white and the streets lined with palm trees. It has a long clean Blue Flag beach. Beach bars and childrens playing area are on the beautiful promenade. www.geocities.com /jeanstott9   (203 words)

Blue Flag Beaches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The International Blue Flag Campaign is organised by an Taisce with support from the Department of the Environment and Local Government. The Campaign now in its 16th year awards beaches that meet a range of environmental and safety criteria. County Donegal was awarded 12 Blue Flags this year, establishing the County as one of the highest ranking. www.donegal.ie /dcc/environment/blueflag.htm   (151 words)

Lavender Manor Guest Lodge - Accommodation in Hermanus Lavender Manor Guest Lodge is proudly positioned above famous "Blue Flag" Grotto Beach, with stunning views across the whale sanctuary of Walker Bay and the magnificent mountain backdrop. Two minutes walk to Grotto Beach and other smaller scenic beaches, the popular cliff-path and various mountain trails in Fernkloof nature reserve. Overlooking the bay where the whales come to play you'll discover the unique attraction that Hermanus holds: the beaches, mountains, fine South African cuisine, champagne air, whales - and views forever... www.places.co.za /html/9470.html   (415 words)

Marina de la Duquesa - Costa del Sol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) This new complex is right on the beach with four pools altogether, a sauna and gym set in beautiful tropical gardens. There are childrens playground close by on the beach. Puerto de la Duquesa blue flag sandy beach stretches to Estepona and Sotogrande www.tropicrentals.com /getad.php?ad_id=481&sp=3102   (548 words)

BBC NEWS | England | Devon | Beach tests under review Water quality tests at a European Blue Flag beach are having to be retaken. It means the agency has to carry out the tests again if Meadfoot is to hold onto its Blue Flag status. Meadfoot has not failed a water quality test in the designated Blue Flag area since 1994. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/devon/3193165.stm   (186 words)

Nature Trust looking forward to St George's Bay becoming first Blue Flag beach in Malta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) The beach managers will also provide full facilities to the public such as showers and toilets. Moreover he added that he would like to achieve the Blue Flag status for the beach. Nature Trust thanked Mr Decesare and said that it looks forward to St George's Bay becoming the first Blue Flag beach in Malta. www.di-ve.com /dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=184233   (135 words)

crete hotel Petradi Beach - Hotel in rethymno crete island, greece Crete hotel Petradi Beach located on the island of Crete, Greece. revels in a privileged setting on the Blue Flag awarded beach of Koubes on the west coast of Rethymno, Crete, with the best view of the town, just a 20min walk from the center. This cozy hotel offers its guests the perfect blend of old and new: classic Greek hospitality combined with excellent modern standards and facilities in a delightful setting of traditional and modern design. greekhotel.com /crete/rethymno/petradi   (212 words)

Banna Beach Kerry Self Catering Accommodation Banna Beach House to rent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) Banna Beach is one of Kerry’s and Irelands finest beaches miles and miles of golden sand washed by the broad Atlantic Ocean excellent for swimming (“Blue Flag” beach) shore angling and water sports, and a perennial inspiration to painters. This beach has a historical significance in April 1916 Sir Roger Casement landed from a submarine which accompanied the AUD on her ill-fated journey with arms for the Easter rising. The nearest village Ardfert ten minutes drive away from Ocean Spray, where food and music are plentiful. www.oceansprayview.com   (197 words)

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