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Carbis Bay Beach has retained its Blue Flag status for the eighth year, making it the only beach in Cornwall to receive the honour in 2014.
The Blue Flag Award is an internationally recognised symbol only awarded to the best beaches in the world.
In Britain the prestigious scheme is administered by Keep Britain Tidy, which announced today (Tuesday 20 May) that Carbis Bay had retained its award for another year.
The 25 acres of golden sandy beach at Carbis Bay is owned by the Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa, which overlooks the bay and offers direct access to the beach for its guests.
As well as being the only beach in Cornwall to be awarded Blue Flag status in 2014, Carbis Bay is also the only British beach privately owned by a hotel to achieve the accolade.
Stephen Baker, owner of the Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa said: “We strive for the highest standards across all of our hotel facilities, and being awarded the Blue Flag lets all of our guests and visitors know that they can expect the very best in water quality, facilities, safety, environmental education and management.
“The award doesn’t just benefit the hotel, but the wider tourism economy in Carbis Bay and West Cornwall. Combined with our planned beachfront development, which will include which will include a water sports centre, conference and wedding venue, restaurant and community hub, Carbis Bay Beach will become a focal point for the local community, attract year-round use and bring more visitors to the area.” Carbis Bay beach is one of 168 in England to be awarded a Blue Flag for 2014.