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What the law says about pets on beaches: Where they are allowed, where they are prohibited & the exceptions

There is also a special legal framework governing the transport of pets on ferries and passenger ships

Blue Flag: With 623 awarded coasts, Greece ranks 2nd worldwide

The prefecture of Halkidiki became the first prefecture in Greece, with 93 flags and the Region of Crete maintains the first place with 153 flags

Blue Flags 2024: The list of the 625 cleanest beaches – Greece ranks 2nd worldwide (video)

Greece holds 15% of the internationally awarded beaches - The top region in Greece is Chalkidiki with 104 flags & the region of Crete maintains the first place with 146 flags

Greece receives 545 Blue Flags, 2nd in the world

Greece owned 13.5% of the total award-winning coastline

Greece 2nd in the world in “Blue Flags” (video-complete list of Greek blue flags)

Chalkidiki is on the top in Greece with the most flags

Greek beaches notch up nearly 520 Blue-Flag Awards

The international committee this year awarded 3,687 beaches, 679 marinas and 55 tourist boats across the world

Blue Flag Beaches and Marinas 2017 (Infograph)

The Blue Flag label is an international symbol of quality and is one of the best known environmental symbols worldwide

Greek beaches: 486 Blue Flag awards!

2nd in Blue Flag awards in the world!