This information was provided by Sergey Domorad, Director of management of recreational resources and resorts of the city. Compared to last year, there are twice as many applicants for the award.
For the "Blue flag" claim beaches "Rosa Khutor", the area near the camp site "Seagull", "seaside-1", "Radisson Paradise", "Seaside", "Maurice Toreza", "Riviera", "Velvet seasons", "South", "Camellia", "Arctic" and children's beach "Seagull".
Sergey Demorat said: "Blue flag — a prestigious international award. And it is given only for one season. Every year it must be confirmed. I am sure there will be no problems with issuing certificates. But much more important is the arrival of experts in Sochi, they can do it in any free time without warning. Come, check this or that territory, its compliance to those criteria which were declared".
Among the evaluation criteria of the beaches, safety, environment and accessibility. The degree of purity of the sea water is also taken into account in the assessment of the beaches claiming the award.
not only classified accommodation facilities will be accepted on their territory. Tourist facilities, as well as Hiking and sightseeing routes will be opened for the show. By the height of the summer season in the region will earn more than 300 routes and 620 objects to show.
