Blue Flag is an ecological certification awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boat tourism operators by the Foundation for Environmental Education. Here are seven such must-visit Blue Flag certified beaches.
Eden Beach in Puducherry got the Blue Flag certification in 2019. It is located between two tourist spots- The Arts and Crafts Village and Paradise Beach. The beach has sit-out umbrella huts, watchtower, amphitheatre, scuba diving and Kerala-like backwaters.
The Puri Beach or the Golden Beach in Puri, Odisha, is host to the annual Puri Beach festival, which displays an array of sand art displays. It is called Golden Beach because of its fine golden sand, and is dotted with stalls selling seafood and snacks.
Covelong Beach is situated in a village named Covelong in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The beach is one of the most popular Blue Flag-certified beaches in India that offers some exhilarating water sports, surfing and great scenic beauty.
Kadmat is another popular beach that attracts cruise tourists to visit the Lakshadweep island for water sports. It also has pearl white sand and blue lagoon waters with a moderate climate to enjoy a perfect vacation.
Located near Dwarka, Shivrajpur Beach serves as one of the best locations to spend a weekend. Tourists can spot dolphins or some beautiful birds, too. There are several coastal sites to visit near Dwarka as well such as the Okha Madhi and Poshitara known for its coral reefs.
The Kappad beach in Kozhikode is famous for its historical significance as it is believed that Vasco-da-Gama first entered India through this shore. The beach serves as a gateway with scenic changes in the sky which appear to be coming from a magician’s swaying wand.
Radhanagar Beach was named the best beach in Asia in 2004 by Time Magazine. There are huts, benches, and chairs scattered around the beach that help you relax. Visitors are also allowed to take food and water inside on the beach.