blue flag

A blue flag is a symbol used in various contexts: on beaches to indicate clean water and safety standards, in motorsports to signal a slower car to yield to faster traffic, or in maritime settings to denote a vessel requiring medical assistance.

• 🇪🇸La bandera azul es un símbolo usado en varios contextos: en playas para indicar agua limpia y estándares de seguridad, en deportes de motor para señalar que un coche más lento debe ceder el paso a uno más rápido, o en el ámbito marítimo para indicar que un buque necesita asistencia médica.

1. Beach award B1 formal

   An international eco-label awarded to beaches and marinas that meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and environmental management.

   • The beach was awarded a Blue Flag for its clean water and facilities.
   • Many tourists look for Blue Flag beaches when planning their holidays.
   • The marina proudly flies the Blue Flag this year.

   🇪🇸Bandera Azul

2. Racing flag B2 formal

   A blue flag used in motorsports to signal a driver that a faster car is approaching and should be allowed to pass.

   • The driver saw the blue flag and moved aside to let the leader pass.
   • Blue flags are used to ensure fair racing.
   • He ignored the blue flag and received a penalty.

   🇪🇸Bandera azul