The Blue Flags on the Rimini Riviera

Clean sea, quality and sustainability
When the sea is truly synonymous with clean water, quality services and care for the environment, comes a prestigious international award: the Blue Flag, established in 1987 by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

This eco-label represents a standard of excellence for seaside resorts and certifies not only the clarity of the sea, but also the presence of eco-sustainable services, differentiated waste collection, soft mobility (such as cycle paths) and accessibility for all.

Water quality: a safe and controlled sea
The quality of Rimini Riviera waters is assessed according to strict microbiological parameters established by the European bathing directive. This means that tourists can bathe in waters free of pollutants of organic origin, such as colibacteria and intestinal enterococci.

Monitoring is constant and updated thanks to the work of the Regional Agency for Prevention, Environment and Energy (ARPAE), in collaboration with the Health Service of the Emilia-Romagna Region: a concrete guarantee of safety and transparency.

Blue Flag 2026: Rimini back in the limelight
The year 2026 marks a historic moment for the Rimini Riviera: Rimini once again conquers the Blue Flag, bringing the number of award-winning resorts in Romagna to eleven.

The 2026 Blue Flag resorts are:

Bellaria - Igea Marina
Rimini
Riccione
Misano Adriatico
Cattolica
Cesenatico
Cervia
Ravenna
Comacchio
Gatteo
San Mauro Pascoli
A result that confirms the constant growth in the environmental and tourism quality of the coast.

An international award for sustainable tourism
The Blue Flag is awarded annually by the FEE to destinations that meet stringent criteria in terms of:

• water quality
• environmental management
• services and safety
• enhancement of the territory
  This is a globally recognised certification, supported by international bodies and considered a benchmark for sustainable tourism.

Rimini Riviera: a choice of quality
The return of the Blue Flag to Rimini is the result of years of investment in the water system, protection of the sea and redevelopment of the territory.

For those who choose the Rimini Riviera, it means experiencing a holiday in a destination:

• safe
• sustainable
• welcoming
• internationally recognised
  The Riviera never stops improving, offering ever higher standards for millions of visitors every year.