For the third consecutive year , Sirmione confirms its position among the Italian excellences in environmental protection and sustainable management of the territory, obtaining the Blue Flag 2025 , the prestigious international recognition awarded by the FEE , Foundation for Environmental Education .

The title was also awarded this year to Giamaica Beach (Lido delle Grotte), one of the most evocative and representative places in the area.
The official award ceremony took place on Tuesday 13 May in Rome , at the Italian headquarters of FEE.

The Mayor of Sirmione , Luisa Lavelli , collected the certification, which recognizes the constant commitment of the municipal administration to safeguard and enhance the environment. Two other towns on Lake Garda obtained the recognition in Lombardy: Toscolano Maderno and Gardone Riviera .

Water and beach quality , sustainable land management practices with particular attention to accessibility for people with disabilities and bathing safety are the basis for the assignment of the Blue Flag . To these parameters are added others evaluated rigorously and with certified and transparent procedures: environmental education , waste and wastewater management , energy saving, sustainable mobility.

Environment, Energy, Safety: New Actions for the Blue Flag

• In addition to the traditional evaluation criteria, this year the administrations were asked to make an additional programmatic commitment: the drafting of a three-year sustainability plan . This document will serve to better plan and coordinate the actions useful for increasing the sustainability of the Municipality of Sirmione.
• Environmental education plays a key role and involves students, residents and visitors. Among the most recent initiatives, the project “ The lake begins here ” stands out, which raises awareness among tourists and residents about daily behaviors that are harmful to the lake environment.
• Also essential is the safety and accessibility of the beach , guaranteed by the presence of lifeguards and adequate equipment. Last July 25, Sirmione participated in the world demonstration for beach safety with lifeguard demonstrations aimed at citizens and tourists.
• On the subject of energy , the Municipality has joined a nascent Energy Community , starting a process to reduce consumption and increase the use of renewable sources, with the aim of installing new systems in the coming years.
• Three “Blue Points” have also been established – Infopoint, Municipal Library and Fisherman's House – dedicated to providing information on the Blue Flag, water quality and beach services.

This recognition, obtained also thanks to the coordination of Luca Fila and the support of the Garda Community , enhances the tourist offer of Sirmione, attesting to the community's commitment to the responsible management of the coast and the environment.

Obtaining this important recognition would not have been possible without the active collaboration of the Regional Directorate of Museums of Lombardy , the Directorate of the archaeological area of the Grotte di Catullo , the manager of the Lido delle Grotte and the municipal offices . Special thanks also go to the Istituto Scolastico Trebeschi , to Sirmione Servizi and to the numerous associations in the area, which every year promote educational activities and projects in the environmental field.

FEE , recognized by UNESCO as a world leader in environmental education and sustainable development, awards the Blue Flag every year in 49 countries around the world. The program aims to promote sustainable land management in coastal municipalities, encouraging environmentally friendly and respectful environmental policies.