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Gandia celebrates 40 years of Blue Flag with national event

The city hosts the commemoration for municipalities and ports that have maintained the environmental distinction uninterruptedly for four decades.

Generic image of a beach with a Blue Flag waving.
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Generic image of a beach with a Blue Flag waving.

The beach of Gandia began on Thursday, March 28, the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Blue Flag program in Spain, an event that brought together in the city representatives of the only municipalities and sports ports in the country that have maintained this environmental recognition uninterruptedly for four decades.

The Councilor for Tourism, Beaches, and External Promotion, Balbina Sendra, highlighted the relevance of the city hosting this national commemoration. “It is an honor and a pride for Gandia to serve as the venue for such a significant milestone on a national scale. Being part of this select group of municipalities that have maintained the excellence of their beaches and ports uninterruptedly for 40 years shows that sustainability and quality are not a temporary effort, but a reason for being for our city,” she stated.
The councilor also wanted to emphasize the collective nature of this recognition. “This success belongs to all citizens, to the beach services, and to the tourism sector. That is why we want to celebrate this national capital by opening the commemoration to residents and visitors through the 'Gandia a la Mar' activities, reinforcing our historical commitment to the coastline,” she pointed out.
Gandia has renewed this year the Blue Flag on the Nord beach, thus achieving its 40th consecutive distinction. Added to this is the renewal of the flag at l’Auir beach and the Marjal Natura Classroom of Gandia, as well as the Blue Trail recognition for the elevated pedestrian walkway of Nord beach and a special national mention for the work developed in rescue and lifeguarding.
On the occasion of this celebration, the Tourism Department has prepared a special program of “Gandia a la Mar” between May 29 and 31.
Friday, May 29
- 10:30 AM | Stage 2: Awareness and microplastic cleaning session, coordinated by the NGO Xaloc.
- 11:30 AM | Stage 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training workshop, taught by Dr. Pepe Palacios, president of ADEAC.
Saturday, May 30
- 9:00 AM | Stage 1: Directed physical activity “Latin Fitness”.
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Stage 2: Opening of the educational space “Jocs a la mar” (Games by the sea), with environmental workshops for families.
- 6:00 PM | Maritime Promenade, in front of Galicia street: musical performance by the group “German Brothers”.
Sunday, May 31
- 9:00 AM | Stage 4: Morning yoga session focused on integral well-being.
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Stage 2: Closing of the educational space “Jocs a la mar”, with marine preservation educational activities.

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