Locations in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Bahia, Alagoas and Ceará were recognized for meeting criteria such as water quality and tourism infrastructure
Brazil has reached a new milestone in the field of environmental conservation and sustainable tourism Blue Flag Programwith the approval of 49 locations – 38 beaches and 11 tourist ports – for the 2024/2025 season, consolidating itself as a leader in South America in environmental certifications for coastal destinations.
beaches of Saint Paul, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Bay, Alagoas AND Ceará were recognized by the program’s international jury for meeting criteria such as water quality, environmental management and tourism infrastructure, in accordance with the Ministry of Tourism. On the coast of Sao Paulo, Praia do Tombo, in Guarujahad approved the renewal.
Created by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), the Blue Flag program is one of the most respected environmental seals of quality in the world. Certified beaches and marinas must continually demonstrate their commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
Last season there were 42 locations on the program roster Blue Flag. “The increase in approvals this year reflects the coordinated effort between governments, the private sector and society to protect the environment and raise awareness of the importance of keeping beaches and marinas clean and well-managed,” the program assesses.
Leana Bernardi, national coordinator of the Blue Flag Program in Brazil, highlights the importance of recognition. “The Blue Flag is more than a seal of quality. It is a recognition that our destinations are in line with international best practices in sustainability. In addition to attracting tourists committed to the environment, the award promotes local economic development, generating employment and income,” he said.
Approved locations follow rigorous criteria, which must be maintained and verified annually. By receiving the seal, beaches and marinas guarantee not only the conservation of ecosystems, but also a safe and organized environment for their visitors.
The national Blue Flag award ceremony will be held on November 1st this year, in Salvador, Bahia.
“The sun and the beach are the main motivations for traveling to Brazil and, the more numerous the destinations are recognized as sustainable, the greater our ability to attract more and more foreign tourists”, stated the president of Embratur (Brazilian Agency for the International Promotion of Brazil). Tourism ), Marcelo Freixo.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), 69% of travelers seek sustainable destinations. “Engagement with the impacts of consumption is more than a trend, it is a political position of a generation that understands sustainability as a social project,” Freixo said.
List of authorized beaches:
Renovations:
? Patacho Beach, Porto de Pedras – AL
? Paraíso Beach, Guarajuba, Camaçari – BA
? Viração Beach, Salvador – BA
? Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe Beach, Salvador – BA
? Cumbuco Beach, Caucaia – CE
? Forno Beach, Armação de Búzios – RJ
? Azeda Azedinha Beach, Armação de Búzios – RJ
? Peró Beach, Cabo Frio – RJ
? Ubás Beach, Iguaba Grande – RJ
? Sossego Beach, Niterói – RJ
? Reserva Beach, Rio de Janeiro – RJ (Nelson Mandela Section)
? Prainha, Rio de Janeiro-RJ
? Pedras de Sapatiba Beach, São Pedro da Aldeia – RJ
? Pedras de Itaúna Beach, Saquarema – RJ
? Estaleiro Beach, Balneário Camboriú – SC
? Etaleirinho Beach, Balneário Camboriú – SC
? Taquaras Beach, Balneário Camboriú -SC
? Piçarras Beach, Balneário Piçarras – SC
? Ponta do Jacques Beach, Balneário Piçarras – SC
? Quatro Ilhas Beach, Bombinhas – SC
? Mariscal Beach, Bombinhas – South Carolina
? Conceição Beach, Bombinhas – SC
? Lagoa do Peri, Florianópolis – SC
? Praia Grande, Governor Celso Ramos – SC
? Prainha de Itá, Itá – SC
? Vovó Basin Beach, Penha – SC
? Saudade Beach, Penha – South Carolina
? Praia Grande, Penha – SC
? Ervino Beach, São Francisco do Sul – SC
? Praia do Forte, São Francisco do Sul – SC
? Praia Grande, São Francisco do Sul – SC
? Saudade Beach, São Francisco do Sul – SC
? Tombo Beach, Guarujá – SP
First season:
? Tucuns Beach, Armação de Búzios – RJ
? Lagunar Caiçara Beach, Arraial do Cabo – RJ
? Grumari Beach, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
? Central Beach, Balneário Piçarras – SC
? Praia das Cordas, Governador Celso Ramos – SC
List of approved marinas:
Renovations:
? Yacht Clube from Bahia, Salvador – BA
? Marina Costabella, Angra dos Reis – RJ
? Santos Yacht Club, Angra dos Reis – RJ
? Tedesco Marina, Balneário Camboriú – SC
? Yacht Club Santa Catarina, Florianópolis – SC
? Marina da Conceição, Florianópolis – SC
? Marina Itajaí, Itajaí – SC
? Santos Yacht Club, Guarujá – SP
? Voga Marine, Ubatuba – SP
? Marina Kauai, Ubatuba-SP
First season:
? Marina VillaReal, São Francisco do Sul – SC
Source: Terra
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