If you are choosing where to spread your towel this summer, the Blue Flag is the simplest shortcut to a good decision. A total of 46 beaches and two marinas in Cyprus currently hold the award as of 17 July 2026, according to CYMEPA, the national operator of the international programme. Here is what the label means, and where to find it across the island.

Η CYMEPA, Εθνικός Χειριστής του διεθνούς Προγράμματος Γαλάζια Σημαία στην Κύπρο, ενημερώνει το κοινό ότι μέχρι και τις 17 Ιουλίου 2026, η χώρα μας αριθμεί 46 βραβευμένες παραλίες και δύο μαρίνες που φέρουν τη Γαλάζια Σημαί... Περισσότερα: https://t.co/jTALH769a8 #γαλάζιεςσημαίες pic.twitter.com/IcGUtvqg4k
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What the Blue Flag actually tells you

The Blue Flag is one of the most recognised international eco-labels for coasts and marinas, applied in dozens of countries worldwide. A beach that flies it has met strict international criteria on water quality, environmental management, safety, services and environmental education. In practical terms, that means the water is tested and clean, the beach is properly managed and equipped, and safety provisions are in place.

Accessibility for all swimmers

Several of the awarded beaches also offer accessibility infrastructure for people with mobility difficulties, including the Seatrac autonomous sea access system, special facilities and floating wheelchairs. If accessible swimming matters to you or someone in your family, the Blue Flag list is a good starting point when planning a beach day.

Famagusta area: the island's Blue Flag capital

The east coast dominates the list. Paralimni counts 14 awarded beaches: Armyropigado, Kappari, Skoutarospilioi, Agia Triada, Vrysoudia, Louma, Pernera, Potami, Vrysi A, Vrysi B, Vrysi C, Protaras, Vyzakia and Nisia. Neighbouring Agia Napa follows closely with 13: Konnos Bay, Limnara, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero, Pantachou, Pernera, Vathia Gonia, Nissi, Nissi Ppei, Landa, Makronissos, Ziatzi and Agia Thekla. Between them, these two municipalities account for more than half of the island's Blue Flags.

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Larnaka: city swimming

For those who want a swim without leaving town, Larnaka offers three awarded urban beaches: Finikoudes, Kastella and Mackenzie, all within easy reach of the city centre.

Limassol district: from Kourion to the marina

Heading west, the Limassol district contributes the beaches of Parekklisia, Kourion at Episkopi and Pissouri, along with the Limassol Marina, one of the two awarded marinas on the island.

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Paphos and Geroskipou: the western shores

Paphos holds seven Blue Flags: Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A, Vrysoudia B, Alykes, Dimotika Bania, the Lighthouse Beach and Aliakestra. Neighbouring Geroskipou adds three more: the Laiki Beach, the Municipal Beach and Pachyammos 2.

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Akamas: wilder waters

For a beach day at the island's western edge, the Akamas Municipality offers three awarded beaches: Coral Bay, Laourou and Kafizis.

The marinas

Beyond the beaches, the Limassol Marina and the Agia Napa Marina both retain their Blue Flag status.

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