Life’s a beach! Spanish beaches awarded record number of Blue Flags for 2014
Adding even more excitement and anticipation to this summer holiday season, the prestigious Blue Flag organisation has awarded Spanish beaches a total of 681 Blue Flags. Spain has once again maintained its place as the leader in the Northern Hemisphere for Blue Flags, swiping 34 extra flags. These were made up of 23 beaches and 11 marinas which breaks all historical records.
The biggest Blue Flag increase was seen in the Balearic Islands, now totalling a whooping 85 delightfully clean and pristine beaches and marinas (an increase of 23 from 2013). Murcia came in second with 33, adding a further 7 to their total since last year.
This highly coveted international award, pays tribute to beaches which adhere to strict criteria. These include water quality, cleanliness, safety, accessibility and services and the awards are judged by a global panel under the prestigious Blue Flag Programme.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey España comments,
“We know that clean beaches are an important feature for most people looking for their dream property in the sun and those proudly flying the Blue Flag are particularly sought after. Beaches across Spain and its islands have been improving year on year and it´s very pleasing to see the number awarded the Blue Flag rising yet again in 2014 confirming to me that Spain is the best beach capital of the world.
“The cost to councils to ensure that their beaches gain the prestigious Blue Flag is considerable and we are keen to promote the message to our owners as this is something that Spain should feel very proud of.”
Indeed with such an acclaimed coastline it´s no wonder that in the first quarter of 2014, over 10 million tourists have visited Spanish shores, up 7.1% from the same period last year. It is well known that tourists are attracted to beautiful beaches and Mallorca definitely pulls in a big beach crowd. Boasting 41 Blue Flag beaches on its 555km coastline, building giant Taylor Wimpey de España enjoys building beautiful developments close to the shore as they can.
For those interested in owning a home just 50m from a Blue Flag award beach, then why not consider Taylor Wimpey Espana’s latest luxury offering?
The Cala Magrana III is a residential complex situated a stone’s throw away from the beach and the dazzling marina of Porto Cristo. The development consists of 2 bedroom apartments in a Mallorcan design surrounding a landscaped communal garden with a large swimming pool.
It is an ideal location for those wishing to really relax and enjoy their holiday, away from the more commercial tourist resorts but still only a few minutes away from outstanding blue flag beaches and high quality restaurants.
The area offers a wide range of amenities giving you the chance to sample the delights of the local cuisine or explore the famous caves of Drach. With a variety of local water sports and various golf courses to try, Cala Magrana is a perfect choice.
Prices start from €183,300 + VAT. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.