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Brazil records 75 Blue Flag beaches for 2026/27 season
The number of Brazil's Blue Flag‑certified beaches and marinas rose 25% to 75, spread across seven states.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Brazil's tourism authority announced that 75 beaches and marinas have earned Blue Flag certification for the 2026/27 season, a 25% increase from the 60 sites recognised in the previous season, according to the Independent.
The Blue Flag programme, which operates in 52 countries, evaluates water quality, waste management, environmental education and visitor services. The 75 certified sites are distributed across seven states and comprise 63 beaches and 12 marinas.
Five locations have retained the flag for more than a decade. Tombo Beach in Guarujá, near São Paulo, leads with 17 consecutive certifications, while Prainha near Rio de Janeiro follows with 14. The top‑five also includes Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe in Salvador, Lagoa do Peri Beach in Florianópolis and Praia Grande in Governador Celso Ramos, each with 11 successive awards.
New entrants this year are Daniela, Açores and Moçambique beaches in Florianópolis, as well as Itapema do Norte, Molhe and Mar Grosso, also in Santa Catarina.
Bruno Reis, president of Embratur, Brazil’s tourist board, said the country’s beaches are "among the most extraordinary in the world, with crystal‑clear waters, natural pools and a diversity of landscapes that few destinations can match," adding that the recognitions enhance Brazil’s sun‑and‑beach appeal.
Key facts
- Brazil has 75 Blue Flag‑certified beaches and marinas for 2026/27, up from 60 the previous season. (independent.co.uk)
- The certified sites cover seven states and include 63 beaches and 12 marinas. (independent.co.uk)
- Tombo Beach in Guarujá has received 17 consecutive Blue Flag awards. (independent.co.uk)
- New Blue Flag sites this year include Daniela, Açores and Moçambique beaches in Florianópolis. (independent.co.uk)
- Bruno Reis, president of Embratur, highlighted the international significance of Brazil's beaches. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Brazil now has 75 Blue Flag beaches – these are some of the most beautiful”
