Tens of thousands of Brits will be heading to the Spanish sun this summer, but there is a warning in place that could affect their much-needed breaks. The state of the country's beaches is under the spotlight after 48 were given 'Banderas Negras' ratings.
Translating as 'Black Flag', the sub-standard rating is due to chemical spills, sanitation problems and pollution. Popular destinations for UK tourists to be hit with the "Banderas Negras" status include Alicante, the Canary Islands, and Barcelona.
The Basque Country, Malaga, and Valencia are also affected, reports the Liverpool ECHO. Of the 48 beaches named, 12 were affected by "discharges, deficiencies in sanitation systems and serious purification problems".
