Green flags: here’s how to recognize the best beaches for family vacations
Water not too high, clean sand for building castles and forts with buckets, a play area and maybe a good ice cream shop for snacking. These are the main features of children’s beaches! Going to the beach with little ones is easier thanks to pediatricians’ green flags, a recognition that experts give to child-friendly beaches!
At the beach with children in Tuscany
Versilia, best known for its golden beaches and a long tradition of fun and entertainment, has numerous beaches suitable for children and families. Green flags have been awarded to Camaiore, Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta, Focette and Viareggio - which has maintained this recognition for an impressive 16 years. In addition to the quality of the beaches and sea, here children find dedicated spaces, family environment and many activities: kids club with entertainment, swimming pool, games, but also exciting sports such as surfing and sailing.
In Maremma, which is famous for its crystal-clear waters, sandy seabed and well-equipped bathing establishments, the little ones can have fun on the sand at Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica, Marina di Grosseto and Principina a mare. Also Argentario, although many coves can be reached only by sea or along bumpy paths, includes several green flag beaches: in Monte ArgentarioCala Piccola, in Porto ErcoleLe Viste, in Porto Santo StefanoCantoniera, Moletto and Caletta, in Santa LiberataBagni Domiziano, Soda and Pozzarello.
San Vincenzo, Rimigliano Park beach - Credit:
Sailko
On the Pisan coast there are numerous child-friendly locations, such as Marina di Pisa, Calambrone and Tirrenia, which count many free and equipped beaches of fine yellow sand with entertainment and games for children.
Going down to the Etruscan Coast, finally, the ideal place to spend a child-friendly vacation is San Vincenzo.
