The Balearic Islands have achieved 14 Blue Flags in marinas, in an edition in which PortsIB reinforces its presence and consolidates the environmental quality of its facilities

The public entity Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB) has been awarded a total of five Blue Flags in 2026 for its directly managed ports, with the most notable achievement being the reinstatement of this recognition for the ports of Porto Colom and Sóller. The Port of Colònia de Sant Jordi, the Port of Cala Figuera, and the Port of Ciutadella have also received the award.

Overall, the Balearic Islands have a total of 14 Blue Flags awarded to port facilities this year, maintaining the same number as in 2025. Of these, five correspond to ports directly managed by PortsIB, within a total of 14 directly managed ports distributed between Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.

In addition, other port facilities on the islands have been recognized. In Ibiza, the Sant Antoni Nautical Club and Marina Ibiza have been awarded Blue Flags. In Mallorca, the following have received this distinction: Alcúdia Mar Tourist and Sports Port, Cala Gamba Nautical Club, Porto Cristo Nautical Club, S'Arenal Nautical Club, Port Andratx Marina, Port de Mallorca Marina, and the Royal Nautical Club of Palma.

The Blue Flag, awarded by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (Adeac), recognizes compliance with demanding criteria in water quality, environmental management, safety, services, and environmental information and education.

Nationally, Spain once again leads the world ranking of Blue Flag beaches in 2026, reaching a record 677 awarded beaches, 35 more than the previous year. In addition, 111 marinas and six tourist boats have been awarded the distinction. Within this context, the Balearic Islands maintain their 14 Blue Flag ports, consolidating their position within the national ranking.

33 beaches in the Balearic Islands with Blue Flag status

In 2026, a total of 33 beaches in the Balearic Islands have been awarded the Blue Flag, one more than the previous year, spread across 15 municipalities.

In Ibiza, Cala Benirrás, Cala Sant Vicent and Port de Sant Miquel – which recovers the distinction – have been recognized in Sant Joan de Labritja; as well as Santa Eulària, Cala Llenya, Es Canar and Es Figueral, in Santa Eulària des Riu.

In Mallorca, the municipalities of Alcúdia, Andratx (Sant Elm), Felanitx (Cala Marçal, Cala Sa Nau and Porto Colom), Muro, Palma (Cala Estancia, Cala Major —which regains the flag— and Ciutat Jardí), Pollença (Cala Barques, Cala Molins and Formentor), Sant Llorenç des Cardassar (Cala Millor and Sa Coma), Santa Margalida (Can Picafort, Son Bauló and Son Serra), Santanyí (Cala Mondragó, S'Amarador) and Ses Salines (Es Port-Es Dolç, which also regains the distinction), as well as Son Servera (Cala Millor and Es Ribell), stand out.

In Menorca, Cala en Porter and Son Bou, in Alaior, as well as Binibeca Nou and Punta Prima, in Sant Lluís, have been awarded.

These awards reinforce the positioning of the Balearic Islands as a tourist destination committed to sustainability, environmental quality and the excellence of its bathing areas and port facilities.