Blue flag status for two Malta beaches

St George's and Bugibba bays have again been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Status while Golden and Mellieha bays have been reconfirmed beaches of quality, Nature Trust, the local representative of Blue Flag International said.

Blue Flag is an international Eco Label accessing beaches on management, health and safety, information and education and bathing water quality.

As of June 1, there will be 638 marinas and 3,012 beaches awarded the Blue Flag worldwide.

Each year, national Blue Flag juries assess candidates to ensure they meet all of the criteria for beaches and marinas at the national and international level. Those that do are then forwarded to the international jury, which focuses on set criteria that vary year to year, before giving a final verdict.