The District of Paphos is proud to announce that several of its beaches have been awarded the ‘Blue Flag'. These include Coral Bay, Pachyammos, Faros, Yeroskipou and Dasoudi Beach.

In order to obtain the status of a ‘Blue Flag' beach, certain criteria have to be met. The Blue Flag Association states:

"Blue Flag is a prestigious, international award scheme which acts as a guarantee to tourists, that a beach or marina they are visiting is one of the best in the world. It is awarded to coastal destinations which have achieved the highest quality in water, facilities, safety, environmental education and management."

The crystal clear Mediterranean waters and combination of soft sand and shingle beaches, when blended together with warm rays of sunshine, are not to be missed when staying on the beautiful Island of Cyprus.

"Blue Flags" were awarded to 39 organised beaches in 12 municipalities and communities in Cyprus:

Paralimni (3): Pernera, Vrysi, Protaras
Ayia Napa (14): Konnos Bay, Kermia, Landa, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Makronisos, Ayia Thekla, Vathia Gonia, Glyko Nero, Katsarka, Loukkos tou Manti, Ammos tou Kambouri, Pantahou, Pernera
Voroklini (1): Yiannades Beach
Larnaka (2): Finikoudes, Mackenzie
Pentakomo (1): CTO Kalymnos Beach
Pyrgos (1): Panayies/Aoratoi
Ayios Tychonas (7): Santa Barbara, Loures, Vouppa, Armonia, Kastella, Aphrodite and Onisilos
Pissouri (1): Pissouri Beach
Geroskipou (1): CTO Municipal Beach
Pafos (5): Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A & B, Alykes and Municipal Beach
Pegeia (1): Laourou Beach
Polis Chrysochous (2): Municipal Beach, CTO Dasoudi Beach