Pick the cleanest beach

The Blue Flag Programme acknowledges beaches that meet high standards in terms of ecosystem protection, water quality, beach cleanliness, and waste management. It was started in France by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) during the "European Year of the Environment" (1987 to you and me), and has since spread to the rest of Europe and beyond. Today the list includes both beaches and marinas -- 3,300 of them, in fact -- in 36 countries, with more countries adopting the program each year.

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