While Turkey ranks fourth among Mediterranean tourism countries after Spain, Greece, and France, there are a total of 249 Blue Flags, with 235 on beaches and 14 in marinas.
The Blue Flag is awarded based on criteria that ensure tourists can enter the sea with peace of mind, considering factors such as the cleanliness of the sea water and the presence of treatment facilities that purify and recycle the water.
It was recorded that the number of beaches and marinas awarded the Blue Flag in Turkey increased by 20 percent compared to 2006.