Blue Flag lowered for 2016

The Bandera Azul (Blue Flag) Association of Spain has removed Camp de Mar from this year's list of approved beaches.

This is not because there has been any increase in pollution, but due to "more stringent criteria" being applied said Association President José Ramón Sánchez.

Andratx pledges to keep Camp de Mar clean

The Environmental Department in Andratx has launched a campaign to reduce the number of cigarette butts left on the beaches in its remit.

Unlike the cans and bottles we saw, butts are biodegradable over time, but any type of litter is unsightly and unnecessary. This beach litter was noticeable during our recent stay, despite the efforts of the regular cleaners who sift the sand.

The campaign comes as the department unveils its new corporate logo with a pledge to keep the beaches around Andratx clean and retain the Blue Flag Award held by the Camp de Mar beach.

Full story here.

Camp de Mar gets prestigious Blue Flag for clean beach [Video]

Camp de Mar's beach has met the 32 criteria, including ones for cleanliness and water quality, that the Blue Flag organisation impose before they will award their coveted symbol. Here is a video of the civic ceremony showing the 2011 flag being raised:

More information about the Blue Flag Organisation itself is here.