56 Blue Flag Beaches in the Canary Islands in 2023

Published on May 04, 2023

Canary Islands Beach guide for Canary Islands

playa los cristianos tenerife — Playa Los Cristianos in Tenerife has recuperated its Blue Flag in 2023

The Canary Islands received 56 awards in 2023 for their beaches from the Blue Flag program and 4 Blue Flags for marinas in the archipelago.

What are Blue Flag beaches?

Blue Flag is an annual award and environmental quality certification system developed by the Federation of Environmental Education (FEE). In Spain, this initiative is coordinated by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC).

These awards distinguish those beaches and marinas that meet the criteria of excellence in the quality of swimming water, comply with environmental regulations and have adequate health and safety infrastructure to guarantee the health and safety of their users.

Spain has maintained its international leadership in terms of Blue Flag Beaches since 1994.

There are 56 Blue Flag Beaches in the Canary Islands in 2023

There is no shortage of beautiful beaches in the Canary Islands, but it's also good to know that there are so many places that also meet the criteria of safety in terms of water quality, public safety and preserving the environment.

13 Blue Flag Beaches in Gran Canaria in 2023

Agate: Las Nieves
Agüimes: Arinaga
Arucas: El Puertillo, Los Charcones
Galdar: Playa Sardina
Ingenio: El Burrero
San Bartolomé de Tirajana: Playa del Ingles, Meloneras, Maspalomas, San Agustin
Telde: Hoya del Pozo, La Garita, Melenara, Salinetas

7 Blue Flag Beaches in Lanzarote in 2023

Arrecife: El Reducto
Teguise: Las Cucharas
Tias: Playa Grande (Blanca), Matagorda, Pila de la Barrilla, Pocillos
Yaiza: Playa Blanca

11 Blue Flag Beaches in Fuerteventura in 2023

Pájara: Butihondo, Costa Calma, El Matorral, Morro Jable
Puerto del Rosario: Playa Blanca, Los Pozos, Puerto Lajas
Corralejo: Corralejo Viejo, Grandes Playas, La Concha
Tuineje: Gran Tarajal

14 Blue Flag Beaches in Tenerife in 2023

Adeje: El Duque, Torviscas
Arona: Los Cristianos, El Camison, Playa Las Vistas
Garachico: El Muelle, El Caletón Natural Pools
Guía de Isora: La Jaquita Beach
Icod de Los Vinos: San Marcos
Los Realejos: El Socorro
San Cristóbal de La Laguna: Piscina Natural de Jóver, Arenisco Natural Pool, Bajamar Natural Pools
Tacoronte: La Arena (Mesa del Mar)