Despite the coastal regression and drought, Spain has increased the blue flags that will fly this year on its beaches. Of which 627 will be beaches, 97 for marinas (6 less than 2022) and 5 for sustainable tourist boats (same as 2022) 15 percent of the beaches with blue badge around the world are in Spain, thus consolidating the leadership in beach flags, followed by Greece and Turkey.

Regarding marinas, Spain occupies the third position, only behind Holland and France."We are world leaders in tourism. The quality and competitiveness of the tourist offer of our beaches is part of that reputation, of our country brand," says Secretary of State for Tourism.