Blue Flag Raised Again in Voorne aan Zee
The Blue Flag is flying once again in Voorne aan Zee! Alderman Jan Spoon and Lilian Herrewijnen from Geijsman Marina proudly display the Blue Flag for the 2026 season.beach and several marinas have once again earned the award. This is a wonderful recognition of clean, safe, and welcoming coastal management.
Alderman Jan Spoon, responsible for tourism and the economy, and Lilian Herrewijnen of Geijsman Marina are once again proudly displaying the Blue Flag for the 2026 season. beach has once again been awarded the Blue Flag. Several marinas are also flying the flag high once more.
Commitment and appreciation
Earning the Blue Flag is no easy feat. Every year, the areas are re-evaluated to ensure they meet the strict requirements. Alderman Jan Spoon: “The Blue Flag shows that we are managing our coastline well. This requires a great deal of effort from, for example, the lifeguard brigade, Voorne-Putten Werkt, volunteers, and our beach pavilion operators. Together, they ensure safe, clean, and welcoming beaches. I am incredibly proud of that!”
Marinas
Geijsman Marina in Oostvoorne and the marinas WSV Haringvliet, Marina Cape Helius, and Watersportvereniging Haringvliet Kanaalhaven in Hellevoetsluis have also been awarded the Blue Flag. These marinas are known for their excellent facilities. Lilian Herrewijnen of Geijsman Marina: “We are raising the Blue Flag for the 12th time this year. A great achievement for our marina!”
Blue Flag
The beaches are inspected annually for factors including water quality, beach cleanliness, public restrooms, trash cans, and lifesaving equipment. Quackstrand received positive ratings on all criteria. For bathing water quality, the beach received a rating of “good” instead of “excellent.” As a result, Quackstrand just missed out on the Blue Flag this year. Alderman Jan Spoon: “It wasn’t for lack of effort on everyone’s part. We sincerely hope that Quackstrand will score excellent in all categories again next year.”
The Blue Flag is an international award given annually to beaches and marinas that are safe, sustainable, and clean. The flag is valid for one year. The Blue Flag is an initiative of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), an independent international nature and environmental organization. This year, 195 establishments received the Blue Flag, including 143 marinas and 52 beaches.