There are 21 Blue Flag certified beaches in the Dominican Republic. The accreditation is granted every November. Blue Flag beaches must adhere to water quality, environmental management, safety and services, and provide environmental education programs as established by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). In the Dominican Republic, the Blue Flag program is managed by the Dominican Environmental Law Institute (IDARD).
As of November 2014, the Blue Flag beaches are:
Punta Cana area:
Arena Gorda Bahia Principe
Arena Gorda Iberostar
Arena Gorda Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana
Arena Gorda
Arena Gorda Barcelo Punta Cana
El Cortecito Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort
El Cortecito Barcelo Dominican Beach
Bavaro Paradisus Palma Real
Cabeza de Toro Be Live
Cabeza de Toro Natura Park
Grand Punta Cana
La Romana
Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa
La Laguna Dominicus
San Pedro de Macoris
Playa Montero Bahia Principe
Samana
Los Cayos Bahia Principe
Cayo Levantado Bahia Principe
El Portillo Bahia Principe
Puerto Plata
Costa Dorada Be Live Marien
Costa Dorada Iberostar
Playa Dorada Blue Jack Tar
Playa Dorada III
http://www.blueflag.org/menu/awarded-sites/2014/southern-hemisphere/dominicanrepublic/List/Beaches
http://www.idard.org.do/app/do/frontpage.aspx