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Flying the flag for British beaches
Published:
18 January 2010
With the cold weather still taking hold, a Great British seaside
break may seem a long way off. However, now is the time to look to
the summer and think about booking that perfect caravan holiday by
the sea.
But the question for many will be where to start? Well, there is
a variety of Blue Flag beaches up and down the country ready to
welcome visitors, spanning from Cornwall up to Northumberland.
At the last count, 184 Blue Flags and Quality Coast Awards had
been awarded to UK beaches, showing there really is something to
shout about when it comes to holidaying on home soil.
"Instead of worrying about exchange rates, baggage handlers or
forgetting passports, we're urging people in England to make the
most of their own magnificent coastline," said Phil Barton, chief
executive of Keep Britain Tidy.
Caravanners contemplating a week or two by the sea will be
interested to learn that Cornwall has the highest number of Blue
Flags. Taking up second place are Bournemouth, Poole and north
Norfolk, suggesting that people will not have to travel far to kick
back and relax this summer.
And if you needed any more convincing, Mr Barton added: "Whether
it's a question of variety, accessibility or value for money,
enjoying our wonderful beaches is the ideal way to recharge your
batteries."