The beach of the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort was recently awarded the “Blue Flag” international category

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - January 3rd, 2012 -

The Dominican Republic now has 15 “Blue Flag” beaches

The beach of the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort was recently awarded the “Blue Flag” international category, issued by the European Foundation for Environmental Education to hotels that implement sustainable and eco-friendly measures to the surrounding beaches.

With this latest addition, the Dominican Republic now has 15 “Blue Flag” beaches, the largest number for any Latin American country.

The main requirements to be awarded this distinction is to introduce measures that will guarantee the correct use of local beaches by guaranteeing that the waters are not polluted and that there are no factors that will spoil the surrounding waters or the environment.

Another important addition is the collection of organic materials, maintaining safety standards, providing ramp for the disabled, defining swimming areas with buoys, proper installation of bathrooms so that waste disposal does not pollute the beaches.

Also, the development of a recycling program and the implementation of an environmental department that is responsible for the proper management of the beach and coastal management. (http://www.barcelo.com)

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About Dominican Republic: Rich in history, the Dominican Republic’s first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican Republic and European flavours to more than 220,000 British visitors each year.  A leader in eco-tourism, the Dominican Republic created the world’s first Whale Sanctuary and has established protection zones for more than 20 percent of its land and coastal areas. The country boasts some of the world’s best golf courses and beaches, the largest marinas in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families.

Visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism’s official Web site at: www.godominicanrepublic.com or call +44 (0)20 7242 7778.

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