Portugal Lifts 438 Blue Flags for the 2026 Bathing Season — 396 Beaches, 21 Marinas and 21 Eco-Tourism Vessels Cleared by ABAAE Ahead of the Algarve Reopening
ABAAE has cleared 396 beaches, 21 marinas and 21 eco-tourism vessels for the 2026 Blue Flag — 438 total distinctions, with the first flag raised at Santa Cruz da Graciosa on 3 June.