On Wednesday, May seventh, twenty twenty-five, the beaches of Orihuela experienced shifts in their Blue Flag status. The Asociación de Educación Ambiental y del Consumidor, responsible for awarding these distinctions, has withdrawn the Blue Flag from Cala Mosca, citing undisclosed reasons. Conversely, Cala Estaca has regained its Blue Flag after losing it last year due to contamination issues. This year, out of eleven beaches in Orihuela, ten have proudly earned the prestigious award.

In Torrevieja, six beaches have retained their Blue Flags, including Cala de las Piteras, El Cura, La Mata (south section), Los Locos, and Los Náufragos, maintaining the same status as last year. However, the northern area of La Mata did not meet the required quality parameters for recognition.

Guardamar del Segura has made headlines with the addition of its Ortigues and Camp beaches, both receiving their first Blue Flag designation. Despite being two separate areas, they are listed as one entity due to the lack of clear geographical boundaries. Guardamar, which boasts nine kilometres of continuous beach, has continuously gained recognition for its natural landscapes and proper beach management practices.

Additionally, the beaches of Pilar de la Horadada received the Blue Flag award for six of its shores, while three missed out on this recognition. The criteria for these awards include excellent bathing water quality, compliance with cleanliness legislation, sufficient public amenities, and accessibility. The recognition of beaches is a testament to their ongoing efforts in maintaining high standards for both locals and tourists.