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Minoa Palace Resort Earns Blue Flag for Second Consecutive Year

Monday, 6 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

Minoa Palace Resort in Platanias, on the western coast of Crete near Chania, has received the Blue Flag award for the second consecutive year. The Blue Flag is an internationally recognized certification awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict standards for water quality, environmental management, safety, and visitor services. The raising ceremony was held at the resort with the presence of an official inspector from the international Blue Flag programme. For tourists, this certification means the beach at Minoa Palace meets verified European standards for clean, safe swimming water and well-maintained facilities. Platanias is a popular coastal destination roughly 11 kilometres west of Chania town, easily accessible by local bus or car. Visitors looking for certified clean beaches in the Chania region can consider this location a reliable choice for swimming this season.

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