Sicily 2025: Blue Flag Beaches

In 2025, Sicily confirms its position as one of Italy’s most awarded destinations for beach quality: 14 Sicilian locations have received the Blue Flag, the prestigious certification granted by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

This achievement reflects the island’s ongoing commitment to protecting its marine environment and promoting a form of sustainable coastal tourism that blends natural beauty, quality services and local care.

Messina’s Record in 2025: Three Blue Flag Coastal Areas

Among the most notable highlights of 2025 is Messina, which becomes the first metropolitan city in Italy to receive the Blue Flag for three distinct coastal stretches:

• Messina Nord
• Messina Tirreno
• Messina Sud

Over 11 kilometers of awarded coastline, the result of a strategy focused on environmental regeneration, quality services, and an urban vision rooted in sustainability.

The Ionian Riviera: Among Sicily’s Coastal Excellence

The Ionian Riviera in the Messina area continues to stand out in 2025 as one of Sicily’s top seaside destinations. Seven municipalities receive the Blue Flag:

• Santa Teresa di Riva
• Alì Terme
• Roccalumera
• Furci Siculo
• Taormina (Mazzeo)
• Letojanni
• Nizza di Sicilia

In these locations, water quality, infrastructure and hospitality standards offer a benchmark for southern Italy’s coastal tourism.

Complete List of Sicily’s Blue Flag Beaches in 2025

Blue Flags in Sicily are not limited to the Messina coast. The provinces of Ragusa and Agrigento also receive recognition, further enriching the island’s offer of clean and sustainable beaches for summer 2025.

Province of Messina:

• Messina (Nord, Tirreno, Sud)
• Alì Terme
• Nizza di Sicilia
• Roccalumera
• Furci Siculo
• Santa Teresa di Riva
• Letojanni
• Taormina (Mazzeo)
• Tusa

Province of Ragusa:

• Modica (Marina di Modica)
• Pozzallo (Pietre Nere, Raganzino)
• Scicli (Sampieri-Pisciotto)
• Ragusa (Marina di Ragusa)

Province of Agrigento:

• Menfi (Porto Palo Cipollazzo, Lido Fiori Bertolino)

These destinations offer crystal-clear waters, well-equipped beaches, and curated environments—essential elements for a sustainable vacation in Sicily.

Why Choose a Blue Flag Beach in Sicily

Choosing a Blue Flag beach in Sicily means:

• Clean, regularly monitored waters
• Safe and accessible facilities
• Environmental respect and responsible territory management

It’s also a way to experience Sicily from a more mindful perspective—where landscape beauty meets sustainability and cultural value.

Plan Your 2025 Holiday in Sicily

To plan a stay combining sea, nature, and culture, and discover all awarded beaches, visit our website or go to www.bandierablu.org