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The Mayor of Lorca in office, Francisco Montiel, has announced the award of the Blue Flag to the Calnegre Creek of the municipality of Lorca.

The Edil de Turismo also noted that "for the first time in history, Lorca has a Blue Flag that recognizes the exceptional state of Lorca beaches as a result of continuous work to become a place to enjoy tourism, within The actions and projects that we put in place with the purpose of increasing the projection, diffusion and protection of the beaches of the locality ".

Montiel stated that "the Blue Flag Program for beaches, ports and boats is developed by a non-governmental, non-profit organization: the" Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) ", whose branch and manager of its Programs in Spain is ADEAC The Blue Flag program began in France in 1985 and has been in Europe since 1987. Subsequently, it expands beyond the European continent when South Africa is joined in 2001. At present, almost 50 countries in five continents participate In Blue Flag The Program strives to promote the sustainable development of coastal areas, through the requirement of high standards in bathing water quality, safety, environmental management and information and education for sustainability ".

"In view of the importance of this type of program, the Department of Tourism requested in June 2016 that a mandatory visit be made by the inspectors, who issued a report favorable to the adhesion of Calnegre Creek to said program, In order to carry out these improvements and meet the requirements of the program, a working committee was set up so that the services involved could work together to achieve final approval, but also To improve the state of the cove, as well as its use, use and enjoyment without losing sight of its environmental sustainability, "said the acting Mayor.

The Beach Management Commission is made up of the Departments of Tourism, Environment, Urbanism, Health, Emergencies, Aguas de Lorca and LIMUSA.

Montiel stressed that "as a result of this collective work, Lorca has joined today the list of municipalities that have achieved excellence in maintaining their beaches. We have to be proud because the Foundation for Environmental Education has valued what We already knew: that Cala de Calnegre is an exceptional place to enjoy the environment and the sea ".

Montiel wanted to thank the various councils, starting with Environment and Tourism, which have made it possible to work together to achieve this success. Today the beaches of Lorca have won the distinction that rewards the effort developed during the last Years in the continuous commitment to quality ".

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca