25-05-2025
Seven Pembrokeshire beaches scoop Wales Coast Awards
Abereiddy, Freshwater East, Manorbier, Penally, Caerfai, Druidston, and West Angle Bay have all retained their Green Coast Award status.
This means Pembrokeshire has the most Green Coast Award beaches in Wales.
The Green Coast Award is given to beaches that are "hidden gems" of the Welsh coastline, boasting unspoilt beauty, excellent water quality, and a high standard of environmental education.
The award is part of the Wales Coast Awards, which have been managed by Keep Wales Tidy for more than 20 years.
The awards play a vital role in protecting the marine environment and are recognised worldwide as a symbol of quality.
Keep Wales Tidy chief executive Owen Derbyshire said: "The Green Coast Awards celebrate Wales' beautiful and diverse coastline and are a testament to the huge effort of staff and volunteers at sites across Wales who work hard to protect and preserve our natural landscape in the face of increasingly challenging circumstances.
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"Most people are familiar with the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards – but it's just as important that we recognise the wild, unspoilt beaches that stretch along so much of the Welsh coast.
"The Green Coast Award signifies the highest standards of water quality, environmental education, and site management.
"These are the sweeping coastlines that define Wales on the world stage – and it's right that we celebrate these extraordinary places."
The awards signify that a beach or marina meets and maintains the highest environmental standards and achieves tough water quality targets, as well as ensuring high standards of information provision, environmental education, safety, and site management.
In addition to the 13 Green Coast Award recipients, 21 Welsh beaches were awarded Blue Flag status for 2025, recognising the excellent water quality, facilities, and safety provisions which make for a safe and fun day out at the seaside.
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "Wales boasts some of Europe's finest beaches and water quality, and the global recognition of our coastline is a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of so many people.
"Today we celebrate the announcement of the Wales Coast Awards 2025 winners.
"With 21 Blue Flag awards, 13 Green Coast Awards, and 15 Seaside Awards, I commend the dedication to preserving our pristine coastal environments.
"As we celebrate this achievement, let us also heed the call to protect and preserve our coastal treasures.
"Let's ensure that we leave nothing but footprints, allowing these breathtaking spaces to be enjoyed for many generations to come."
