The Municipality of Arzachena has won the coveted recognition of the 5 sails in the 2022 edition of the Blue Guide of Legambiente . Recognition for the quality of bathing water and the initiatives carried out in favor of environmental protection and the offer of services that enhance the sustainable use of the sea and coasts.
The guide divides the territories into districts to encourage collaboration between entities in the protection of natural resources. Arzachena is included in the Gallura coastal area and AMP Capo Testa and has obtained the maximum score expected .
"Our Municipality has been involved for years in the implementation of policies aimed at protecting the immense natural heritage which is the primary resource at the basis of the quality of life in Arzachena and its attractiveness as a tourist destination - explains the delegate for the Environment, Michele Eyes -. Legambiente has recognized the goodness of the initiatives carried out over the years and well related by our municipal Environment office, which has sent a detailed report on the main areas of action regarding the protection of beaches and the sea, the enhancement of green areas, supply of services, environmental communication campaigns and events aimed at raising public awareness on these issues ".
"Among the initiatives adopted on the beaches - continues Occhioni - there are wooden walkways for the disabled , containers for the separate collection of waste and smoking areas for the collection of cigarette butts, as well as information signs on the role of Posidonia in protecting the coasts. The mobile recycling center located in the port of Cannigione every summer is very important to ensure urban decor and raise the levels of separate waste collection. promontory of Capriccioli we want to transform Arzachena into an increasingly green destination suitable for outdoor activities at any time of the year ".
Other fundamental initiatives on which the Municipality of Arzachena has worked in terms of environmental protection are: the ordinance that prohibits the use of disposable plastic on the beach and in sensitive places, membership of the Pelagos Cetacean Sanctuary , the event annual Estate in Fiore , the AgendaBLU calendar of appointments with institutional partners and international foundations, photographic exhibitions, conferences, activities in schools.
The Blue Guide of Legambiente collects the destinations that boast the best water quality certified by Goletta Verde and are actively engaged in the protection of the environment, biodiversity and offer ideas for living the holiday in a sustainable and active way with, for example, cycle paths , trails for playing sports, but also places of art, culture and local food and wine promotion.
The chosen destinations demonstrate that they have invested in the richness of the natural heritage , renewing themselves and offering high quality services .
(Unioneonline / vl)
