The Blue Flag is a voluntary programme that recognises beaches, marinas and tourism boats that meet stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria.

Each year, Blue Flag sites are announced separately for the northern and southern hemispheres. For the 2025–26 season, more than 75 beaches and marinas on the Costa Blanca have been awarded the Blue Flag.

• Dénia
• Jávea
• Benitatxell
• Teulada & Moraira
• Benissa
• Calp
• Altea
• L'Alfás de Pi
• Vila Joiosa
• El Campello
• Alicante
• Elche
• Santa Pola
• Guardamar del Segura
• Torrevieja
• Orihuela
• Pilar de la Horadada
• Blue Flag Marinas
• Blue Flag Experiences

Dénia

The Costa Blanca’s northern boundary begins in Dénia, the major port town of the Marina Alta, where you can enjoy more than 20 kilometres of coastline and six beaches that were awarded a Blue Flag in 2025.

• Les Desveses
• Les Bovetes
• Punta Raset
• Els Molins
• Marineta
• Punta Negra

Jávea

Jávea is a popular tourist destination with approximately 25 kilometres of coastline and numerous beaches and coves to explore, two of which received the Blue Flag award in 2025.

• La Grava
• La Granadella

Benitatxell

El Poble Nou de Benitatxell is a charming inland town of the Marina Alta whose municipality extends to the coastline, where Cala del Moraig earned Blue Flag recognition.

• Cala de Moraig

Teulada & Moraira

Teulada and Moraira form a joint municipality made up of two towns: Teulada, the traditional inland town of the Marina Alta, and Moraira, the coastal and more touristic area.

• El Portet
• Les Playetes

Benissa

Although Benissa is one of the largest municipalities of the Marina Alta, at approximately 70 square kilometres, it has just 4 kilometres of coastline. Its historic old town lies further inland, while various residential urbanisations overlook the Mediterranean.

• Cala Baladrar
• Cala Fustera

Calp

A popular tourist destination and one of the most populous municipalities of the Marina Alta, Calp is known for the iconic Penyal d'Ifac, the large rock that rises from the sea as part of a protected natural park.

• La Fossa
• Arenal-Bol
• Cantal Roig

Altea

Altea is a picturesque coastal municipality famous for its whitewashed old town and blue-domed church.

• El Bol
• La Roda
• Cap Blanc Sur

L'Alfás de Pi

L'Alfás del Pi lies between Altea and Benidorm and is known for its international community and the popular beach of l'Albir.

• Raco de l'Albir

Vila Joiosa

Vila Joiosa is a historic fishing town renowned for its colourful seafront houses and chocolate-making tradition.

• Torres
• Varadero
• Ciutat (Centro)
• Paradis
• Bon Nou
• Caleta

El Campello

El Campello is part of the larger Alicante Metropolitan area and is known for the Illeta dels Banyets; a rocky islet with archaeological remains from Iberian and Roman settlements.

• Carrer de la Mar
• Mutxavista

Alicante

Alicante is one of the major cities of the Valencian Community and the capital of the province with which it shares its name. Alongside its castle, old town and marina, the city also offers several Blue Flag beaches.

• Sant Joan
• Postiguet
• Saladar

Elche

Elche is another major city of the Valencian Community and is home to five beaches that have been awarded a Blue Flag, as well as two UNESCO cultural heritage designations. Its coastal area combines protected dunes, pine forests and long sandy beaches.

• El Altet
• Arenales del Sol-Sur
• El Carabassí
• Les Pesqueres-El Rebollo
• La Marina

Santa Pola

Santa pola is a tradition fishing town known for its salt flats. It is also in close proximity to Alicante, Elche and the international airport.

• La Ermita
• Calas del Este
• Varadero
• Calas Santiago Bernabeu

Guardamar del Segura

Guardamar del Segura is known for its long, dune-backed beaches and coastal pine forests, which were part of a project to prevent the desertification of the town.

• Dels Vivers
• Centre
• La Roqueta
• El Moncaio
• El Camp - Les Ortigues

Torrevieja

Famous for its pink salt lake and coastal lagoons, Torrevieja is another popular tourist destination on the Costa Blanca.

• La Mata (Sur)
• Cabo Cervera
• Los Locos
• El Cura
• Cala Piteras
• Los Náufragos

Orihuela

Orihuela is the largest municipality in the province of Alicante and is known for its cultural and historical heritage. It also has approximately 16 kilometres of coastline and more Blue Flag awards than any other municipality on the Costa Blanca.

• Punta Prima
• Cala Estaca
• Cala Cerrada
• Cala Bosque (La Zenia)
• Cala Capitán (Cabo Roig)
• La Caleta (Cabo Roig)
• Aguamarina
• Campoamor
• Barranco Rubio

Pilar de la Horadada

Pilar de la Horadada is the southernmost part of the Costa Blanca coast and of the Alicante province. It is home to a Roman quarry that likely supplied stone for sections of the Via Augusta, the major Roman road that once ran along this coastline.

• Mil Palmeras
• Rocamar
• Jesuítas
• Playa Conde
• Playa El Puerto
• Higuericas

Blue Flag Marinas

In addition to the beaches, 17 marinas on the Costa Blanca were also awarded a blue flag in the 2025-26 season,recognising their commitment to environmental management and quality services.

• Real Club Nautico, Dénia
• La Marina de Dénia
• Club Nautico de Jávea
• Club Nautico de Moraira
• Club Nautico Les Basetes, Benissa
• Real Club Nautico de Calpe
• Marina Greenwich, Altea
• Club Nautico de Altea
• Club Nautico de Benidorm
• Club Nautico Vilajoyosa
• Club Nautico el Campello
• Marina Deportiva del Puerto de Alicante
• Club Nautico de Santa Pola
• Marina Salinas Torrevieja
• Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja
• Club Nautico Marina Internacional
• Club Nautico Dehesa de Campoamor

Blue Flag Experiences

Mundo Marino offers trips along the Mediterranean coast and to nearby marine reserves, with departures from various locations including Valencia, Dénia.