Ladghar and Guhagar in Ratnagiri district and Shrivardhan in Raigad district are among nine newly certified beaches across India for the 2026-27 season. Three Maharashtra beaches—Ladghar, Guhagar, and Shrivardhan—earn international Blue Flag status for 2026–27, highlighting environmental, safety, and sustainable tourism standards. Three beaches in Maharashtra — Ladghar and Guhagar in Ratnagiri district and Shrivardhan in Raigad district — have received the international Blue Flag certification for the 2026–27 season,.