Beaches in Conwy are among those in Wales to have been awarded coastal awards and ranked amongst the best in the UK and across the world.

Colwyn Bay have received a prestigious Blue Flag Award, as well as a Seaside Resort Award, whilst beaches in Abergele, Pensarn and Sandy Cove in Kinmel Bay have each received a Seaside Award for their good water quality and facilities.  

The Blue Flag Awards a highly respected international award owned by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and runs in 49 countries across the world. In Wales the awards are managed by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy. The prestigious award is only awarded to beaches and marinas that boast the highest quality of water, environmental education and management, safety and services. It acts as a guarantee to everyone that a beach is among the finest not only in the country, but around the world.

Darren said:

“I am delighted that so many beaches in Clwyd West have received these significant awards.

“Not only does a Blue Flag show locals and visitors that they have arrived at a clean, safe and beautiful beach, it is also a mark of quality that sets the beach out as an asset to its community and local businesses that will drive and increase tourism.

“With more and more people choosing to visit North Wales, the importance of developing and maintaining these beauty spots and maintaining excellent water quality has never been more important.”

Wales has seen an increase in the number of international Blue Flag Awards with 41 beaches and one marina in Wales being awarded a Blue Flag Award- eight more than last year.  A further 30 beaches successfully obtained the Green Coast Award and 102 beaches across Wales gained a Seaside Award for their good water quality and facilities.

Pic 1: Colwyn Bay Beach.

Pic 2: Clwyd West AM Darren Millar  taking part in a litter pick at Pensarn Beach.