Blue Flag
Marina Korkyra became the proud owner of the Blue Flag since the beginning of the nautical season in 2022
Marina Korkyra became the proud owner of the Blue Flag since the beginning of the nautical season in 2022, marina management and employees jointly earned and raised the flag in front of marinas reception, for the first time Vela Luka has this esteemed tourist award.
The Blue Flag is a worldwide, ecological program for the protection of the environment, the sea and the coast, and the main goal is the sustainable management of the sea and the coastal zone.
This prestigious recognition is awarded by FEE - Foundation for Environmental Education to beaches and marinas worldwide that have a clean coast and sea, quality service and equipment. For many tourists, when choosing a destination to visit, the Blue Flag is a big advantage in a decision, which is a guarantee that the highest environmental standards are determing the marina and responsible behavior for the sea and the coastal zone is at a high level.
Marina Korkyra, in the long process to became the owner of a Blue Flag, subjected strictly defined criteria, which included different segments such as water quality, environmental management, and safety and service quality of marina.
Marina Korkyra is a newly built, modern and innovative marina, which recently offers a black tank emptying service using a pump, so that the sea is not polluted and safe for swimming.
Environmental protection, health preservation and sustainable development are significant challenges
that Marina Korkyra strives for, so this recognition is a strong push forward and an indication that
good work is being done and recognized. Marina Korkyra continues whit direction of responsible
work and environmental care for cleaner and more responsible Vela Luka bay.