Full list of Welsh beaches with Blue Flag status in 2025
Full list of Welsh beaches with Blue Flag status in 2025
More than 20 beaches have achieved the accolade though it's three less than 2024
The stunning beach at Tresaith has retained its Blue Flag
(Image: John Myers )
More than 20 beaches in Wales have achieved the prestigious Blue Flag status for 2025, it has been announced. The accolade is managed internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education, based in Denmark, and is regarded as one of the most recognised awards for beaches, marinas and boats.
The Welsh beaches handed the status have been officially named by Keep Wales Tidy, which said to receive one of these awards: "A beach, marina or tourism boat operator must meet and maintain the highest environmental standards and achieve tough water quality targets."
This year 21 Welsh locations have been named in the list, which includes beaches across the world
The Welsh county most represented in the awards is Pembrokeshire with 10 beaches, while Swansea has four, Bridgend and Ceredigion each have three and Carmarthenshire has one.
Although this is very impressive, last year 24 locations in Wales received Blue Flag awards, meaning three beaches no longer have the status.
It is understood that Aberystwyth South and Prestatyn Central missed out this year, but were instead awarded with Seaside Awards.
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These are national environmental awards which focus on overall beach quality, including cleanliness, facilities, and safety.
It is understood that privately-owned Penarth Marina, which received a Blue Flag in 2024, did not apply this year.
Here are all the beaches that received Blue Flag status in 2025.
Beaches awarded the Blue Flag
Pembrokeshire
Newgale
Saundersfoot
Dale
Whitesands
Coppet Hall
Tenby South
Tenby North
Tenby Castle
Poppit Sands
Broadhaven North
Swansea
Caswell Bay
Langland Bay
Port Eynon
Swansea Marina
Bridgend
Rest Bay
Trecco Bay
Porthcawl Marina
Ceredigion
Borth
Llangrannog
Tresaith
Carmarthenshire
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Cefn Sidan
Beaches no longer with Blue Flag status
Aberystwyth south (Seaside Award)
Prestatyn Central (Seaside Award)
Penarth Marina
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