Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Blue Flag Malta Operated in Malta by Nature Trust (Malta) ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://blueflagmalta.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blue Flag award 2017](https://blueflagmalta.org/uncategorized/blue-flag-award-2017) - Press Release: Blue Flag Awards for 2017 for Country MALTA Blue Flag International has this year awarded 12 beaches in Malta and Gozo with the Blue Flag Eco Label award for achieving the world renowned eco-label trusted by millions around the globe. The Blue Flag programme is operated under the auspices of the ## Pages - [The Blue Flag Programme](https://blueflagmalta.org/) - The Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches, harbours and marinas which have proven to be clean and safe and respecting the environment. - [Marinas](https://blueflagmalta.org/marinas) - 1) Environmental Education and Information Information relating to local eco-systems and environmental phenomena must be available to marina users. A code of conduct that reflects appropriate laws governing the use of the marina and surrounding areas must be displayed at the marina. Information about the Blue Flag Marina Programme and/or the Blue Flag Marina Criteria must - [Beaches](https://blueflagmalta.org/beaches) - 1) Environmental Education and Information Information about the Blue Flag must be displayed. Environmental education activities must be offered and promoted to beach users. Information about bathing water quality must be displayed. Information relating to local eco-systems and environmental phenomena must be displayed. A map of the beach indicating different facilities must be displayed. A code - [Environmental Activities](https://blueflagmalta.org/environmental-activities) - Coming Soon... - [Report](https://blueflagmalta.org/report) - [Download our Newsletters](https://blueflagmalta.org/newsletters) - Coming soon... - [National Jury for Malta](https://blueflagmalta.org/national-jury-for-malta) - The role of the Blue Flag Malta National Jury is to recommend or refuse Blue Flag applications and Beach of Quality Applications The Malta Jury is composed as follows Representative of the Environmental Health Department as the expert on the Bathing Water Quality - Mr Charles Bonnici Representative of the Environment Directorate of the Malta - [Sponsors](https://blueflagmalta.org/sponsors) - [Contact Us](https://blueflagmalta.org/contact-us) ## Scroller Images - [Image 5](https://blueflagmalta.org/scoller/image-5) - [Image 4](https://blueflagmalta.org/scoller/image-4) - [Image 3](https://blueflagmalta.org/scoller/image-3) - [Image 2](https://blueflagmalta.org/scoller/image-2) - [Image 1](https://blueflagmalta.org/scoller/image-1) ## Awarded Beaches - [Fajtata Bay](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/fajtata) - Located in the southern seaside town of Marsaskala close to the fishing village. The beach, which has been enlarged and renourished with sand obtained from dredging. It is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and enjoying the views of the sea. - [Hondoq Ir-Rummien - Qala, Gozo](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/hondoq-ir-rummien-qala-gozo) - Hondoq ir-Rummien, below the village of Qala in Gozo, is dotted with traditional salt pans, some of which are still used to harvest salt throughout the summer months. On this coast is a small cove, Hondoq ir-Rummien (translates to Pomegranate Moat), which is used by snorkelers because of its deep and clear water and the - [Marsalforn Bay - Marsalforn, Gozo](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/marsalforn-bay-marsalforn-gozo) - Marsalforn is one of the most popular resort on the island of Gozo. In summer it throbs with life as hundreds of families move in to spend the summer at the coast and foreign visitors arrive for a revitalising dose of sun and sea. A beach of sand and small pebbles is backed by a - [Ramla l-Hamra Bay](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/ramla-l-hamra-bay-xaghra-gozo) - Ramla l-Hamra Bay is named for its reddish sand. It is the largest beach on the sister island of Gozo; a rural beach surrounded by slopes, wild vegetation and agricultural land. Ramla l-Hamra Bay has a sand dune along the beach that is covered with rich, endemic flora. - [Mellieha Bay](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/mellieha-bay-mellieha) - Mellieha Bay is the largest beach of thirteen pocket beaches around Mellieha. It is a sheltered beach between two headlands and is situated on the Northern part of the Island. - [Golden Bay](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/golden-bay-mellieha) - Golden Bay is one of three rural, sandy beaches on the North West side of the Island. - [Ghajn Tuffieha Bay](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/ghajn-tuffieha-bay-mgarr) - Ghajn Tuffieha Bay is a twin beach to Golden Bay. It is walking distance away separated only by a headland. Unlike Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha is a secluded beach and accessed only through a long flight of steps or a network of footpaths, winding along the clay slopes. - [Fond Ghadir](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/fond-ghadir) - The Sliema and St Julian's coastline hosts sunbathers during the peak summer months. From Qui-si-Sana in Sliema to Balluta Bay in St Julian's, is one long stretch of rocky shore. The promenade is popular for long walks and for a snack or good meal, day and night, while enjoying the shoreline. The sea is deep, - [Med-Bar Reef Club](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/med-bar-reef-club) - Located on the Dragonara Peninsula, on the east side of the island, the Medbar & Reef Club proudly forms part of The Westin Dragonara Resort in St. Julian - [Bugibba Perched Beach ](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/bugibba-perched-beach-st-pauls-bay) - Bugibba, with Qawra is Malta's largest seaside resort town with numerous accommodations ranging from four star hotels to apart hotels. The coastline promenade stretches a few kilometres from SalinaBay to St Paul's Bay taking in some of the Islands' best open sea views and the protected Islands of St Paul. The shore is mainly rocky - [Qawra Point ](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/qawra-point-st-pauls-bay) - At Qawra point one finds a pocket of sand along the Bugibba and Qawra rocky coast. The area was upgraded by the Malta Tourism Authority to accommodate services for beach management. It is now - [St. George](https://blueflagmalta.org/awarded-beaches/st-georges-bay) - St. George ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://blueflagmalta.org/category/uncategorized) ## Beach Awards - [Beach of Quality](https://blueflagmalta.org/beach-awards/beach-of-quality) - A beach awarded the Beach of Quality Eco Label is a beach that has managed to achieve successfully 70% the criteria for this eco label. The beach will be allowed to fly the Beach of Quality Flag of the current year as a demonstration that is has the eco label. Beaches that do not comply in current year can have their flag removed. Beaches are aduted by the National Operator every two weeks during the season 1 June to 30 September - [Blue Flag](https://blueflagmalta.org/beach-awards/blue-flag-beach) - A beach awarded the Blue Flag International Eco Label is a beach that has managed to achieve successfully all the criteria for this eco label. The beach will be allowed to fly the Blue Flag of the current year as a demonstration that is has the eco label. Beaches that do not comply in current year can have their flag removed. Beaches are aduted by the National Operator every two weeks during the season 15 June to 15 September