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Blue Flags 2025: Italy’s Most Beautiful and Sustainable Beaches

Italy once again ranks among the top destinations for international seaside tourism, with 246 municipalities awarded the Blue Flag 2025—a recognition granted annually by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). Let’s take a look at which reg

author: Internal Editorial Team
23-05-2025
3 mins to read

Our “Living” section was created to explore the evolution of contemporary lifestyles—not only in terms of real estate, design, and regulations, but also in relation to quality of life, sustainability, and enhancement of local areas. In this spirit, we’ve chosen to dedicate space to the Blue Flag 2025 awards, which recognize Italian municipalities leading the way in environmental care and public services.

For us, living also means choosing healthy, beautiful, and safe places in which to reside, invest, or spend free time. That’s why we closely follow developments in Italian localities, highlighting the efforts of municipalities that are improving their living and tourism environments.

Italy once again ranks among the top destinations for seaside tourism, with 246 municipalities awarded the Blue Flag 2025. This recognition is granted annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to coastal and lakeside locations that meet strict environmental, tourism, and safety criteria.

Let’s explore which regions received the most awards, the new additions for 2025, and why the Blue Flag is a key indicator in both the real estate and living sectors.

What Is the Blue Flag and Why Does It Matter?

The Blue Flag is an international eco-label that has, since 1987, certified the environmental quality of beaches, marinas, and lakes. To obtain this recognition, municipalities must meet rigorous standards, including:

Excellent bathing water quality
Accessibility and safety services
Sustainable land management
Environmental education promotion

In 2025, 487 Italian beaches earned the title—around 11.5% of the global total.

Italian Regions Awarded in 2025

Here is the updated ranking of Italian regions with the most Blue Flag municipalities:

Liguria – 34 locations (maintaining the lead)
Puglia – 24 locations
Campania – 20 locations
Tuscany – 19 locations
Calabria – 18 locations

New entries for 2025 include Scicli (Sicily), Porto Tolle (Veneto), and Minturno (Lazio), expanding the map of sustainable tourism across Italy.

Living in a Blue Flag Municipality: A Real Estate Asset

Buying a home in a Blue Flag municipality is not just a lifestyle choice—it’s a long-term investment. Recent studies show that Blue Flag status:

Increases property value
Attracts high-end tourism
Enhances local infrastructure and services

These locations offer an ideal balance of nature, livability, and convenience—appealing to tourists, new residents, and investors alike.

Sustainable Tourism and Urban Redevelopment

Blue Flag cities are often at the forefront of urban and coastal redevelopment, including:

Bike paths
Green urban furniture
Smart city projects
Energy-efficient infrastructure

This reflects a new philosophy of conscious, environmentally integrated living.

5 Must-See Blue Flag Beaches in 2025

Baia del Silenzio – Sestri Levante (Liguria): A postcard-perfect spot where sea and history meet
Polignano a Mare (Puglia): Iconic, charming, and authentic
Marina di Camerota (Campania): Natural beauty and crystal-clear waters
Castiglione della Pescaia (Tuscany): Where nature, culture, and sustainability converge
Tropea (Calabria): A gem nestled between sea and cliffs

Strengths in the Real Estate Market

For those looking for a primary residence in coastal areas, a second home by the sea, or a tourism-rental investment, Blue Flag locations serve as an objective benchmark for evaluating:

Urban sustainability
Environmental safety
Certified services and quality of life

Blue Flag 2025: An Opportunity for Sea Lovers (and Future Thinkers)

The 2025 Blue Flag awards confirm Italy’s growing shift toward a sustainable tourism and living model—one that blends beauty, quality, and environmental respect. Blue Flags are not just symbols of prestige; they are a practical guide for choosing where to live, invest, and enjoy life in harmony with the territory.

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