Through an experience sharing programme, organised between the Blue Flag Malta National Operator, Nature Trust – FEE Malta, and the Blue Flag Spain National Operator, Bandera Azul Spain, officials from the Malta Tourism Authority and NT-FEE Malta visited the region of Valencia between 18 and 22 June.

During this event, the Maltese delegation had the opportunity to meet officials form the various municipalities of the Valencia region and visit Blue Flag beaches to see how these are managed and see the problems such beaches encounter during the Blue Flag season in Spain.  The group also visited natural Natura 2000 sand dune beaches to get more information how such sites are managed in the context of Blue Flag.

The officials also had the opportunity to meet the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change of Valenca, The Hon. Ms. Mereia Molla and the Director General of the same Ministry, Mr Manuel Aldeguer Sanchez.  During this meeting both sides had the chance to see how each work and noted many similarities which could possibly help in future closer collaboration.