As summer approaches, many holidaymakers are deciding where to spend their much-anticipated break. For those drawn more to sandy shores than mountain trails, the recently released 2025 list of Blue Flag beaches offers some valuable guidance.
This year, 642 beaches across Spain have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag – a symbol of water quality, safety, and environmental management granted by the Environmental Education and Consumer Association (ADEAC).
While Spain as a whole has gained four more Blue Flag beaches compared to 2024, bringing the total to 749 (including 101 marinas and six tourist boats), the Canary Islands have experienced a notable drop.
The archipelago has been awarded 47 Blue Flags in 2025, nine fewer than the 56 it received last year, making it the Spanish region with the biggest drop. Despite this, Gran Canaria continues to stand out, claiming 14 Blue Flag beaches, the highest number in the Canaries.
Which Canary Island Beaches Have Earned the Blue Flag in 2025?
Tenerife:
Gran Canaria:
Fuerteventura:
Lanzarote
La Palma:
El Hierro and La Gomera
With over 600 Blue Flag beaches across the country, Spain remains a top destination for beach lovers in search of clean waters and sustainable tourism. However, the decrease in awarded beaches in the Canary Islands may prompt local authorities to reassess efforts toward environmental and coastal management.
