Were awarded the 'Blue Flag 2010' for Italian beaches more "virtuous" are 231, four higher than last year. The flag indicates sea bathing facilities and also echoes, as recycling, bike paths, accessibility for all: the main evaluation criteria, in fact, the quality of bathing water, purification of waste water, environmental certification, management waste, tourism services, security, accessibility of services, beaches, education and environmental communication and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Reset to 231 award-winning beaches, there are 117 municipalities involved. The award-winning beaches of Italy are 10% of beaches awarded internationally. In Chapter tourist ports are 61 winners.
But the distribution of 'blue flag' on national territory is not homogenous, may seem paradoxical, but the center / north (albeit with many fewer miles of coastline and beaches) is far more virtuous than the southern beaches. Even 17 in Liguria, Tuscany and Marche 16, 13 Italy, 8 in Emilia Romagna, Veneto 6. Even two blue flags in Friuli and Piedmont in, yes, the Piedmont has not even 1 square meter of coastline but the beaches of the Riviera and Cannero Cannobio, on Lake Maggiore in Verbania, are virtuous.

Different situation in the south, especially if compared to the ratio of blue flags and miles of coastline. 12 awards to Campania, 8 in Puglia, Lazio 5, 4 in Calabria and Sicily, second only to Sardinia, one each for Basilicata and Molise.

The result may not be satisfactory to the south in general and especially Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia (Puglia and Campania but can still boast a decent result.)
The islands are happy Roccella Jonica Marina Joiosa Jonica Province of Reggio Calabria, Pozzallo and Marina di Ragusa, Provincia di Ragusa, Marina di Cariati in Province of Cosenza, Ciro 'Marina Punta Alice in Province of Crotone, Fiumefreddo-Marina di Sicilia of Cotton in the Province of Catania and Memphis in the Province of Agrigento: all localities in the Ionian Sea and Sicily Channel. No recognition for the Tyrrhenian coast, however, keep real gems like the Aeolian Islands, Cefalu, Capo d'Orlando, Mondello, San Vito Lo Capo, Castellammare but also in Calabria, especially in Vibo Valentia, Tropea, Capo Vaticano and all Of the coast or further south in Reggio Calabria, Scilla and the Costa Viola.

Happy isles eight award-winning beaches between Calabria and Sicily, and especially the provinces of Ragusa Reggio Calabria, the only ones that have 'a'. In Reggino are Ionic and Marina di Roccella Joiosa, very close in Locri, a toast so important and prestigious recognition. To Roccella blue flag is the eighth in a row, courtesy of a comfortable 3.5 km promenade flanked by bike path.

The effective work in this direction by the City of Roccella, under the leadership of Mayor Joseph Certomà, with input from the specific of the Environment, Vincenzo Bombers, has been awarded as best as possible. 'He is a recognition that fills us with pride - said the mayor met Certomà - because it rewards the efforts that the Administration has been pursuing with regard to the quality and livability of our environment. A substantial recognition, anything but formal certification is not only safe swimming in our sea, but the presence of a range of services that our town offers residents and tourists. All this encourages us to continue on this path in order to improve the quality of life in our town and make it more attractive from tourist point of view. "

Another pair of "blue" in Ragusa, between nearby - again - Pozzallo, Marina di Ragusa. Pozzallo is the ninth for blue flag row: Note Ragusa location where ferries depart for Malta exceeds thus Roccella stops at 8. Precisely for this award, Pozzallo saw multiply the number of tourists who bought these beaches to spend their holidays. The blue flag last year, also has shown all of its value for Marina di Ragusa. Lots of tourists, many from the north and central Italy, which have sent their preference on the beaches because Ragusa received the national award, synonymous with care and cleaning of beaches. Now, we can expect a further increase of such admissions.
And 'gloating Mayor In Dipasquale, after receiving a statement of allocation of the second consecutive Blue Flag. "I'm very happy - he said - for this important recognition, which the Navy had already achieved last year. This can certainly be considered the result of work of this local authority, which, since its establishment, with a great sense of responsibility and commitment, has been working to improve the quality of life in our area, providing services more efficient. " The mayor wanted to commemorate their commitment to ensure "clean up the beaches, considered among the best in Italy, and the bathing of our ocean, ensured the efficient purification plant of Marina."
In the village, meanwhile, work is continuing on the link between the Promenade and the Mediterranean through Piazza Doria Pula: a few weeks this new area will be delivered to citizens and provide a further ground of appeal, simultaneously beginning work on the completion of the marina which is already a year ago and one of the most important landmarks of the Mediterranean.

Enthusiasm like Pozzallo "Even this year - said the mayor, Peppe Sulsenti - the administration has endeavored to bring luster to this award our magnificent beaches and many tourists in town. We are pleased because it has great importance because, over the years, the criteria for receiving it are gradually becoming increasingly strict. It 'an award that goes to the district authorities, tourism operators and those who believe that such awards are proper encouragement for the promotion of the territory. A "thank you" goes to a former commissioner of Ecology, Angelo circumspect. A good "piece" of this ninth consecutive recognition is the fruit of his labor. "
An omen for the coming years? "I hope - added Sulsenti - which, in addition to Marina di Ragusa Pozzallo, Ragusa other beaches can boast of recognition: too few blue flags stand out on the beach adjacent to our territory."

Often overlooked, the award of 'Blue Flags' is held in high regard but the tourist circuit and the travelers themselves: investing in environmental protection and natural means not only improving the quality of life and level of services to citizens, but also promotes own image and thus indirectly invest in Tourism.

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