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Topic 5 · Blue Flag 2027
Accessibility
A completely new topic.
Applies to
B
M
TB
STV
What changes
Differentiated physical accessibility criteria for beaches and marinas, a recommended version for tourism boats and sail training vessels, specific accessibility information, and the “Accessible Beach Point” for beaches.
What stays the same
Nothing — it is entirely new.
Why it matters
For the first time, the inclusion of people with reduced mobility or other access limitations is formally assessed, not just an isolated recommendation.
Source: Blue Flag Certification Scheme – Draft Requirements, final draft, FEE International, 17 June 2026.