Blue Flags will fly over six of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches again this year. Borth, Aberystwyth North, New Quay Harbour, Llangrannog, Tresaith and Aberporth beaches have each been awarded the coveted International Blue Flag for 2016. In addition, Ceredigion has been awarded 4 Green Coast awards and 13 Seaside Awards.
Blue Flag and Green Coast award beaches must meet the highest water quality standard and are judged for the provision of facilities for beach user and for demonstrating good management and safety provision. The Seaside Award recognises beaches that have good public facilities, water quality, safety provision and management.
Councillor Gareth Lloyd, Ceredigion County Council’s Cabinet member for Economic Development and Tourism, has welcomed this year’s award announcement:
“Ceredigion’s beaches are amongst the best in the UK and are enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. A day at the seaside is still a vital element of the holiday experience and I am delighted that Ceredigion has received so many awards again this year. This goes to prove that Ceredigion County Council’s commitment to ensuring that beach users enjoy a quality experience is as strong as ever.”
The following beaches have been awarded 2016 coastal awards:
Blue Flag
Borth, Aberystwyth North, New Quay Harbour, Llangrannog, Tresaith, Aberporth
Seaside Award
Borth, Clarach, Aberystwyth North, Aberystwyth South, Llanrhystud, New Quay Harbour, New Quay Dolau, Llangrannog, Cilborth – Llangrannog, Tresaith, Aberporth
Mwnt, Penbryn
Green Coast
Llanrhystud, Mwnt, Penbryn, Cilborth – Llangrannog
Wales’s coastal awards are administered by Keep Wales Tidy.
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