The Algarve is, quite simply, spoilt for beaches – its long coastline ... you will come to the car park above the beach. This endless, golden, blue-flag stretch of sand is popular with families ...

Forming the southwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal, the Algarve features two Atlantic coasts famous for its ...

Another confirmed beach is due to be announced later this year, bringing the grand total of Blue Flag beaches and marinas in the UAE to 12. This follows a successful pilot year in 2011 ...

The other top shortlisted beach destinations included ... are among the cleanest in the world too. There are 88 blue flag beaches in the Algarve, one of the largest concentration of Blue Flags ...

There are 139 Marine Protected Areas covering 69% of Welsh inshore waters Now the sun has come out, people are flocking to Wales' beaches ... said a beach losing its Blue Flag could influence ...