Blue Flags are raised these days on 44 beaches and 3 marinas in Istria. The Blue Flag is a project for preserving the sea and coast which has been carried out in Europe since 1987 and includes beaches and marinas. 

The Blue Flag symbolizes preserved, safe and pleasant environment for fun, relaxation and recreation. Beaches and marinas, which carry the Blue Flag, offer quality services, have a clean seacoast, and are tidy and adequately equipped. This prestigious symbol is awarded only to those beaches and marinas which meet all the requirements which are set according to individual criteria, but have in common the fact that they always take care of the quality of the sea and the coast, education and inform the public about environmental protection.

The award is valid for one year and has to be earned again each year. Even throughout the year when it is awarded the Blue Flag may be removed from the beach if the conditions get worse.

Silver plaque for holding the Blue Flag eco-label for 10 consecutive years:

LAGUNA NOVIGRAD d.d.
Beach AC Mareda, Novigrad 

RIVIERA ADRIA d.d.
Beach Valeta, AC Lanterna, Poreč
Beach Galeb, AC Solaris, Poreč
Beach Borik, Poreč
Beach Oliva, Poreč
Beach AC Istra, Vrsar - Funtana
Beach Vala, Vrsar 

MAISTRA d.d. ROVINJ
Beach TN Belvedere, Vrsar
Beach AC Porto Sole, Vrsar
Beach AC Veštar, Rovinj 

Beaches and marinas in Istria awarded with the Blue Flag in 2012:
» www.istra.hr/en/attractions-and-activities/coast-and-beaches/blue-flags