San Juan Beach recognized for 40 years of continuous Blue Flag status

San Juan Beach in Alicante has been recognized as one of only seven beaches worldwide to have maintained the Blue Flag distinction uninterrupted for 40 years. This milestone was announced during the III International Blue Flag Congress held in Islantilla, Huelva.

All seven beaches with this continuous 40-year record are located in Spain. Five of them are in the Valencian Community: El Carregador (Alcalà de Xivert), La Fossa (Calp), Sant Antoni (Cullera), Carrer la Mar (El Campello), and Nord (Gandía), alongside Bastiagueiro in Oleiros.

Local officials attributed the success of San Juan Beach to consistent water quality, sand maintenance, and coastal services. The congress brought together approximately 300 professionals from the tourism, scientific, environmental, and emergency sectors to discuss sustainability and coastal management.