There are 226 Italian marine and lake resorts that have obtained the Blue Flag recognition in 2023 for the quality of their environment. There are 17 new entries, 1 the Municipality not confirmed.
The 226 Italian resorts include 458 beaches, 11% of the award-winning beaches worldwide. The Blue Flags are awarded by the international NGO for sustainability education FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), based in Denmark and present in 81 countries. The award is given to resorts on the basis of water cleanliness, waste management, green areas and cycle paths, services on the beaches and in the municipality.