What the Blue Flag Means
The **Blue Flag** is awarded to beaches that meet strict criteria:
Clean waters
Safety
Accessibility
Environmental education
Halkidiki consistently holds over **80 blue flags**.
Cassandra
Cassandra has the most blue flags, with the following beaches standing out:
Sani
Kallithea
Chanioti
Pefkochori
Polychrono
Fourka
All beaches are organized and have a lifeguard.
Sithonia
In Sithonia, the beaches that have been awarded for their excellent water quality include:
Vourvourou
Nikiti
Neos Marmaras
Sarti
Inland
In the inland area, Nea Moudania and Nea Potidea have held their flag for many years.
Why It Matters to Us
The Blue Flag offers:
Guarantee of clean waters
Mandatory lifeguard
Accessibility for people with disabilities
Showers, toilets, recycling bins
Tip
Look for the blue flag at the beach. If you don't see it, it may have been removed this year.