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The number of Blue Flags in Italy in 2025 is rising: a total of 246 locations have been awarded, ten more than the 236 in 2024. The region with the highest number of awarded locations is once again Liguria, with 33 locations (one less than last year). Southern Italy has increased its presence: Puglia now has 27 Blue Flag locations (+3); Calabria has reached 23 (+3), overtaking Campania and Sardinia in the regional ranking. Many other regions have recorded an increase of one location: for example, Lazio now has 11 awarded locations, Emilia-Romagna has 10, and Marche has 20 (matching Campania). On the other hand, only Liguria and Piedmont have seen a decrease: Piedmont drops from 5 to 4 locations after losing a lake site. Overall, there are 15 new entries in 2025 and 5 removals from the list: among the new entries are locations such as Cattolica, Formia, Messina, and San Teodoro, while among those not reconfirmed are Capaccio Paestum in Campania and Ceriale in Liguria. Below is the complete list of the 2025 Blue Flag locations, divided by region (in brackets the number of awarded locations for each region).
Abruzzo (16 locations): Martinsicuro, Alba Adriatica, Tortoreto, Giulianova, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Pineto, Silvi, Pescara, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, Fossacesia, Torino di Sangro, Vasto, San Salvo, Villalago, Scanno.
Basilicata (5 locations): Maratea, Bernalda, Pisticci, Policoro, Nova Siri.
Calabria (23 locations): Tortora, Praia a Mare, San Nicola Arcella, Santa Maria del Cedro, Diamante, Rocca Imperiale, Roseto Capo Spulico, Trebisacce, Villapiana, Corigliano Rossano, Cariati, Cirò Marina, Melissa, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Cropani, Sellia Marina, Catanzaro, Soverato, Parghelia, Tropea, Caulonia, Roccella Jonica, Siderno.
Campania (20 locations): Cellole, Massa Lubrense, Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Vico Equense, Anacapri, Positano, Agropoli, Castellabate, Montecorice, San Mauro Cilento, Pollica, Casal Velino, Ascea, Pisciotta, Centola, Camerota, Ispani, Vibonati, Sapri.
Emilia-Romagna (10 locations): Comacchio, Ravenna, Cervia, Cesenatico, Gatteo, San Mauro Pascoli, Bellaria Igea Marina, Riccione, Misano Adriatico, Cattolica.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia (2 locations): Grado, Lignano Sabbiadoro.
Lazio (11 locations): Trevignano Romano, Anzio, Latina, Sabaudia, San Felice Circeo, Terracina, Fondi, Sperlonga, Gaeta, Formia, Minturno.
Liguria (33 locations): Bordighera, Sanremo, Riva Ligure, Santo Stefano al Mare, San Lorenzo al Mare, Imperia, Diano Marina, Laigueglia, Borghetto Santo Spirito, Loano, Pietra Ligure, Borgio Verezzi, Finale Ligure, Noli, Spotorno, Bergeggi, Savona, Albissola Marina, Albisola Superiore, Celle Ligure, Varazze, Sori, Recco, Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, Chiavari, Lavagna, Sestri Levante, Moneglia, Framura, Bonassola, Levanto, Lerici.
Lombardy (3 locations): Toscolano-Maderno, Gardone Riviera, Sirmione.
Marche (20 locations): Gabicce Mare, Pesaro, Fano, Mondolfo, Senigallia, Ancona, Sirolo, Numana, Porto Recanati, Potenza Picena, Civitanova Marche, Porto Sant’Elpidio, Fermo, Porto San Giorgio, Altidona, Pedaso, Campofilone, Cupra Marittima, Grottammare, San Benedetto del Tronto.
Molise (2 locations): Termoli, Campomarino.
Piedmont (4 locations): Cannobio, Cannero Riviera, Verbania, Gozzano.
Puglia (27 locations): Isole Tremiti, Rodi Garganico, Peschici, Vieste, Zapponeta, Margherita di Savoia, Bisceglie, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Fasano, Ostuni, Carovigno, Lecce, Melendugno, Castro, Castrignano del Capo, Patù, Salve, Ugento, Gallipoli, Nardò, Manduria, Maruggio, Pulsano, Leporano, Castellaneta, Ginosa.
Sardinia (16 locations): Castelsardo, Sorso, Sassari, Santa Teresa Gallura, Aglientu, Trinità d’Agultu e Vignola, Badesi, La Maddalena, Palau, Budoni, San Teodoro, Oristano, Tortolì, Bari Sardo, Quartu Sant’Elena, Sant’Antioco.
Sicily (14 locations): Messina, Alì Terme, Nizza di Sicilia, Roccalumera, Furci Siculo, Santa Teresa di Riva, Letojanni, Taormina, Tusa, Modica, Pozzallo, Scicli, Ragusa, Menfi.
Tuscany (19 locations): Carrara, Massa, Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore, Viareggio, Pisa, Livorno, Rosignano Marittimo, Cecina, Bibbona, Castagneto Carducci, San Vincenzo, Piombino, Marciana Marina, Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto, Orbetello.
Trentino-Alto Adige (12 locations): Vallelaghi, Sella Giudicarie, Tenno, Bondone, Bedollo, Baselga di Pinè, Pergine Valsugana, Tenna, Calceranica al Lago, Levico Terme, Caldonazzo, Lavarone.
Veneto (9 locations): San Michele al Tagliamento, Caorle, Eraclea, Jesolo, Cavallino-Treporti, Venice, Chioggia, Rosolina, Porto Tolle.
Compared to 2024, the results are decidedly positive: the total number of awarded locations rises from 236 to 246, and almost all coastal regions maintain or improve their environmental performance. The most significant increases are seen in Puglia and Calabria (three more locations each). Smaller increases are recorded in regions such as Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo, Tuscany, and Sardinia. Basilicata and Molise confirm the same number of Blue Flags as the previous year, while Liguria remains at the top nationwide, even with one less location. It is worth noting the slight decrease in inland lake awards: 22 locations in 2025 compared to 23 in 2024, due to the non-renewal of a Piedmont municipality on a lake. Overall, the 2025 edition shows a growing trend and widespread improvement, with new entries into the program and ever-greater commitment from local authorities to achieve environmental excellence on their beaches.
