Beaches
There are 5 "Blue Flag" beaches in Middelfart Municipality:
General information about the Blue Flag Campaign
The Blue Flag Campaign is working to protect and safeguard the marine and coastal environment. This is done by rewarding beaches and marinas that make an extra effort for the environment and to raise the standard of the beach or the port.
The campaign is also working to inform about life and environmental conditions along the coast and ocean and its significance for man.
Who can be awarded the Blue Flag?
The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches or ports that meet certain requirements within the following 4 areas:
• Water quality
• Environmental Information
• Operation, service and facilities
• Security
The Blue Flag is awarded for one year, and a beach or port must be approved by both the Danish and the international Blue Flag Jury. The Blue Flag campaign is working for a global conservation of marine and coastal environment, and the Blue Flag can now be found in 41 European countries and in South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean and New Zealand. In these countries, the Blue Flag Campaign works for a better environment and a high standard on the beaches and harbors.
What does the Blue Flag mean?
The Blue Flag is a quality brand. It is a guarantee that the beach or port offers good conditions and that the municipality or the port in question works for a clean environment. Blue Flag beaches and ports are clean and well maintained, have rescue facilities, good toilet facilities, waste facilities and inform visitors about the natural and environmental conditions and the present facilities. All these factors will help you get a good experience when you visit a Blue Flag beach or port.
What can you do?
We all have a responsibility to protect marine and coastal environment. We can make the biggest change, if we work together. You can protect nature if you use the beach and harbor and its surroundings with respect and show consideration for the other users. To follow common sense is usually enough. If in doubt, seek further information and at the very least follow the beach or port rules.
Blue Flag is about respect and responsibility
A Blue Flag beach is a nice place, where you can relax and find new energy. However, many people visit a Blue Flag beach, and this means we all have to show respect both for the surrounding nature and the other beach guests. By being aware and following these tips, you can help make the visit to the beach a pleasant experience.
What rules and regulations must you follow on the beach?
• Use the beach trash cans and do not leave waste on the beach
• Use the beach toilet facilities.
• Avoid unnecessary noise
• Show respect for the surrounding nature and the area's fauna
• Keep dogs on leash and pick up their droppings
• Use the grill with great caution
• Show common sense when bathing
• Remember to be considerate towards other guests when you engage in various activities
What is prohibited on a Blue Flag beach?
• To ride
• To camp
• To have open flames
• To hunt
• Driving with a moped or motorcycle
• To sell products without special permission
• To commit vandalism and draw graffiti
What is being done to protect a Blue Flag beach?
The Blue Flag Campaign has set some requirements for how a beach should be operated. A Blue Flag beach must be inspected and cleaned regularly. There must be an adequate number of waste facilities that are regularly emptied, and all buildings, facilities and the like must be maintained. There must be an adequate number of toilets, which are cleaned whenever it is necessary.
More information about Blue Flag can be obtained from the Municipality of Middelfart. Furthermore you can contact the Outdoor Council on phone 33 79 00 79 or visit the website: http://www.blaaflag.dk