Feature: Greece s Blue Flag certified beaches reopen to tourists
Xinhua
23 May 2021, 03:44 GMT+10
ATHENS, May 22 (Xinhua) A drone makes regular rounds these days over the beaches of Glyfada, a southern suburb of Athens, monitoring the distance between sunbeds and umbrellas, while hand sanitizers are strategically placed next to showers and lifeguards towers. Drawing lessons from last year s COVID-19 drama, the Greek authorities reopened the country s beaches earlier this month using tested safety protocols, new ideas and a freshly obtained prestigious international certification for clean waters and top-quality operation. A total of 545 beaches, 16 marinas and six tourism boats in the country have won the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2021, putting Greece in second place among 49 contenders, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the national operator of the program, announced this week.
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Cornwall now has more Blue Flag beaches than ever before
Eight Cornwall beaches have received the special status and it s a record
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Cornwall locals and visitors don t need to worry about a green list country to experience some of the best beaches in the world this year – because there are plenty right here.