Record Number of Bulgarian Beaches and Marinas Awarded Blue Flag Status for 2026

A total of 26 beaches and 6 marinas along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag distinction for the 2026 season. This is the highest number of certified sites in Bulgaria to date and places the country among the seaside destinations that are increasingly focused on clean environment, safety and sustainable tourism.

The Blue Flag is one of the most recognisable international awards in tourism. It is granted annually based on strict criteria related to seawater quality, environmental management, safety, accessibility, infrastructure and the level of services provided.

According to the Bulgarian Blue Flag Movement, the record number of awarded sites is a sign of rising standards along the Black Sea coast and reflects the efforts of concessionaires, local authorities and the tourism sector to offer a better, safer and more competitive seaside environment.

Blue Flag Beaches in Bulgaria for 2026

In 2026, the Blue Flag has been awarded to the following beaches:

Byalata Laguna, Albena, Kranevo North, Kranevo Central, Golden Sands, Sunny Day, Chernomorets Hut, Byala South, Obzor Central, Robinson, Sveti Vlas East, Sveti Vlas New, Sveti Vlas Central, Sunny Beach North, Sunny Beach Central, Sunny Beach South, Nessebar South, Pomorie East, Burgas North, Camping Chernomorets, Sozopol Central, Sozopol Harmanite, Duni, Duni South, Arkutino and Butamyata.

Blue Flag Marinas in Bulgaria for 2026

The awarded marinas are:

Karantinata – Varna, Marina Dinevi – Sveti Vlas, Pomorie, Sarafovo, Kraymorie and Chengene Skele.

The growing number of certified beaches has a positive effect on Bulgaria’s image as a clean, safe and attractive tourist destination. Blue Flag beaches are traditionally preferred by families, international visitors and travellers looking for high standards, safety and environmental responsibility.

The published article is a translation/revision of the original article or material of the relevant quoted media. According to the Copyright Act of the Republic of Bulgaria (art. 9), the copyright on the translation or revised text belongs to the person who did it without prejudice to the rights of the author of the original text.

• LUXIMMO News Archive