The city's economy is mostly based on tourism. Jesolo is a famous seaside resort which usually hosts 6 million tourists per year, thanks to its abundant holiday facilities,  its 15-kilometres (9 mi) beach called Lido di Jesolo, and the attention it pays to the environment. Since 2004 the town has obtained the Blue Flag, assigned by The FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) after checking the quality of the swimming waters, but also many other environmental performances data of the city such as the quality and efficacy of the separate wastes collection, biological treatment capacity of the wastewaters, presence of pedestrian areas and cycling lanes, right balance between tourism activities, and respect for nature