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id=\"vt-professional-area-title\">Professional area<\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"lead\">This section brings together professional information about the main tourism quality awards and certifications held by Tavernes de la Valldigna. The city has distinctions linked to environmental quality, tourism management, safety, beach services and the continuous improvement of the visitor experience.<\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"lead\">The awards listed below help explain why Tavernes is a consolidated destination for beach, nature and quality tourism, with special attention to its beaches, environmental routes and destination management systems.<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"blue-flag\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <article class=\"recognition logo-left\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BANDERA-BLAVA.png\" alt=\"Blue Flag logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"recognition-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"small-label\">Blue Flag beaches<\/span>\r\n          <h2>An international eco-quality tourism award<\/h2>\r\n          <p>The <strong>Blue Flag<\/strong> is one of the most widely recognised environmental awards internationally. It is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education, through ADEAC in Spain, and assesses destination sustainability through criteria related to environmental information and education, water quality, environmental management, safety and services.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The beaches of <strong>Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/strong> and <strong>La Goleta<\/strong> have held this award since <strong>1987<\/strong>. This long-standing record recognises continuous work in service maintenance, environmental monitoring, accessibility, cleaning, user information and conservation of the coastal environment.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"bathing-water\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <article class=\"recognition logo-right\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/qualitat-de-bany.png\" alt=\"Bathing water quality logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"recognition-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"small-label\">Bathing water quality<\/span>\r\n          <h2>Health monitoring during the bathing season<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Bathing water quality is an essential indicator for safety, confidence and the tourism experience on the beaches. In Tavernes, bathing waters are analysed weekly during the period from July to mid-September.<\/p>\r\n          <p>This monitoring makes it possible to follow the health status of bathing areas and reinforces the destination's commitment to responsible coastal management, transparent information and the wellbeing of residents and visitors.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"blue-trail\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <article class=\"recognition logo-left\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/senda-blava.png\" alt=\"Blue Trail logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"recognition-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"small-label\">Blue Trail<\/span>\r\n          <h2>The Ruta dels Sentits, recognised since 2016<\/h2>\r\n          <p>The <strong>Blue Trails<\/strong> programme, promoted by ADEAC, recognises routes that contribute to the recovery, interpretation and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage. These routes are linked to environmental education, enjoyment of nature and awareness of territorial conservation.<\/p>\r\n          <p>In Tavernes, the <strong>Ruta dels Sentits<\/strong> has held this award since <strong>2016<\/strong>. The itinerary offers a sensory route that connects beach and mountain and helps interpret the dune ecosystem, the marshland, the agricultural landscape and the forest environment.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"sicted\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <article class=\"recognition logo-right\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/compromis-de-calidad-turistica.png\" alt=\"SICTED Commitment to Tourism Quality logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"recognition-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"small-label\">SICTED \u00b7 Commitment to Tourism Quality<\/span>\r\n          <h2>Continuous improvement of the tourism destination<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Tavernes de la Valldigna is part of the <strong>SICTED<\/strong> project, the Comprehensive Tourism Quality System in Destinations. It is an initiative of Spain's State Secretariat for Tourism, supported by the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, aimed at improving destination quality from an integrated perspective.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The system promotes coordination among destination stakeholders, the identification of shared objectives and the implementation of good practices to offer visitors a consistent level of quality. Its approach is not limited to one specific establishment, but understands quality as a shared responsibility across the destination.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"q-quality\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <article class=\"recognition logo-left\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/q-calidad-turistica.png\" alt=\"Q for Tourism Quality logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"recognition-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"small-label\">Q for Tourism Quality<\/span>\r\n          <h2>A guarantee of quality, safety and professionalism<\/h2>\r\n          <p>The <strong>Q for Tourism Quality<\/strong> is a guarantee mark recognised in the Spanish tourism sector. It certifies that a tourism organisation or service meets specific technical requirements and has a management system focused on the customer, continuous improvement and the delivery of a professional service.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Since <strong>2016<\/strong>, the Q for Tourism Quality flag has flown on both beaches in the municipality, Tavernes and La Goleta. This distinction strengthens the image of the beaches as spaces managed according to criteria of quality, safety, professionalism and visitor care.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"tourism-quality\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <article class=\"recognition logo-right\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/calidad-turi\u0301stica.jpeg\" alt=\"Tourism quality distinction\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"recognition-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"small-label\">Tourism quality<\/span>\r\n          <h2>A line of work applied to the destination as a whole<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Tourism distinctions are not isolated elements: they are part of a destination strategy based on quality, sustainability, safety and service improvement. In Tavernes, these awards are especially linked to beaches, environmental itineraries and municipal tourism management.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The aim is to maintain an organised, reliable destination prepared for different visitor profiles, while preserving Tavernes de la Valldigna's own identity and the relationship between sea, city, mountains and natural landscape.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n      <div class=\"notice\"><strong>Professional note:<\/strong> programmes, awards and services may be updated each season. For administrative use, institutional communication or promotional materials, always check the latest information with the relevant official sources.<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"section\" id=\"professional-links\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n      <span class=\"small-label\">Professional resources<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Useful links<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"lead\">Useful resources for further tourism information, documentation and access to organisations related to quality and destination management.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"links-grid\">\r\n        <a class=\"resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/downloadable-brochures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downloadable brochures<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/transport-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport schedules<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.banderaazul.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Flag<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.calidadendestino.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quality in Destination<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comunitatvalenciana.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Region of Valencia<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"resource-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valenciaturisme.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Val\u00e8ncia Turisme<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<\/main>\r\n<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick guide Awards, tourism quality and resources Blue Flag Water quality Blue Trail SICTED Q for Quality Links Tourism \u00b7 Quality \u00b7 Sustainability \u00b7 Destination management Professional area This section brings together professional information about the main tourism quality awards and certifications held by Tavernes de la Valldigna. 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