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Kastri/ Creta Maris Beach Receives the �Blue Flag� for 6th Consecutive Year

Kastri/ Creta Maris beach, the beach of Creta Maris Beach Resort, was awarded for sixth consecutive year with the voluntary eco-label �Blue Flag� of the international �Blue Flag� program.

Crete, Greece, June 26, 2019 --(PR.com)-- On the occasion of the celebration of the award, Creta Maris held a cleaning action of the beach, with the voluntary participation of the local pre-school �Zouzounakia.� The fifty students of the standard eco-nursery proceeded with the cleaning of the beach together with the resort�s Green Team and employees, thus turning into action the message for clean shores and seas.

The celebration was honored by the presence of the President of the Hersonissos� Municipal Community Mrs. Tsichli Aikaterini, the Hersonissos� Port Authority Chief, Mrs. Athanasia Perisinaki, the doctor of the Cretan Medicare Center Mr. Dimitris Batsis, and the resort�s guests and employees.

The General Manager of Creta Maris Beach Resort, Mr. Nikos Vlassiadis stated the following: �In the heart of Creta Maris Beach Resort�s philosophy is the provision of excellent accommodation services always in the context of its environmentally responsible operation. The award of our beach for sixth consecutive year, best describes our philosophy: A crystal-clear beach that meets the highest international environmental standards and is the ideal summer destination for the local community and Creta Maris� guests."

About Creta Maris Beach Resort:

Creta Maris Beach Resort, member of Metaxa Hospitality Group, has been originally launched in 1975 and is situated next to Hersonissos, just 25 minutes (24km) from the Heraklion Airport. With a capacity of 680 rooms, suites and bungalows, 6 restaurants, 7 bars, 7 swimming pools, gym, Hammam spa, Asterias Children�s Club, and a great space for outdoor and indoor activities, Creta Maris is a blend of tradition and luxury together on a beautiful beach with crystal clear waters where guests can experience the authentic Cretan hospitality.

About Blue Flag:

The �Blue Flag� is a voluntary eco-label awarded to more than 4000 beaches and marinas in 49 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development of beaches and marinas through strict criteria dealing with Water Quality, Environmental Education and Information, Environmental Management, and Safety and Other Services. The Blue Flag Program is owned and run by the non-government, non-profit organization the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

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