In a globalized world, beaches can no longer compete in simple economic terms, but rather in those qualities that differentiate them: free access to all beaches, accurate and accessible information, compliance with legislation, security, professional lifeguards, attention to people with special needs or environmental education and attention to sensitive natural areas.

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Islantilla is, since its creation in the early nineties, a project that is committed to a new concept of tourism development. Quality has always been present in its urban design, in its subsequent evolution and in its promotional strategy.

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Islantilla obtained its blue flag for the first time in 1993, and is one of the oldest destinations in its renewal year after year, except for a brief interruption in 2012 due to works on the promenade.

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Blue Flag is a certificate at European level with a strong environmental character that recognizes:

• The quality of bathing water.

• Information and environmental education offered to tourists.

• Environmental management.

• The security, services and facilities of the destination.

It is awarded by an international jury appointed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which brings together 74 NGOs from 64 countries on five continents. In Spain it is represented by ADEAC (association of environmental and consumer education).