Eco boutique hotels commenced in Europe in 1992 following the principles of sustainability aiming to cultivate environmental awareness.
The 1st eco label hotel in the European Union was the Sunwing Resort in Rhodes in September 2003.
An eco friendly hotel is defined as a lodging that does not burden the environment, adopts the principles of sustainability and recommends an ecological and natural way of operating by introducing travelers to an alternative way of life, highlighting the wealth of each region, local products and supporting the local economy.
The characteristics of the modern traveler have shaped new trends and at the same time new challenges, changing the data of travel on a global scale and attaching special importance to an ecological way of life, nutrition and holidays. Eco boutique hotels create the framework for the coexistence of all the above elements by combining luxury, accommodation experience with a positive ecological imprint.
Taleton Eco Guesthouse has a remarkable history revolving around the famous Greek olive oil. The region where the guest house is located was once an olive oil warehouse. Especially during the olive harvest, many workers were active here every single day. Over time, other methods for storing olive oil emerged. The warehouse went out of business and was demolished, giving way to a stylish guest house. Taleton Eco Guesthouse in Xirokambi, Laconia, opened its doors to its guests in 2009, with an abundant history that imbues and vibrates the walls of the traditional building.
Xirokambi lies at the foot of the Taygetus mountain range, an impressive ridge that stretches 120 kilometers to the south. It is a green area of amazing and picturesque beauty, rugged and unspoiled with mountain villages, ancient paths, dense forests, caves and deep gorges. Nature offers with excess simplicity products such as wild oregano, chamomile, sage and eucalyptus. The elaborate vegetation of the picturesque settlement includes cypresses, almond trees, acacias, hollies and black pines.
Passing through the Taleton Eco Guesthouse, the eye is drawn to the characteristic image of a glass plate on the floor. Below it, you can explore the interior of a well-preserved underground olive oil tank. The huge tank, built in 1916 from marble stone from the Taygetus mountain range, has a capacity of 42,000 liters of olive oil. It is a fascinating piece of cultural heritage that reflects the unique history of the area.
The Olivar Suites is built in a privileged location on the Southeast coast of Corfu. A magical olive grove, at the very heart of the traditional village of Messongi, hosts 120 suites which along with the renovated traditional olive press and the restaurant consist of the hotel complex.
Modern, at the same time elegant and uniquely aristocratic, Corfu generously offers its historical heritage to the visitor who seeks it without discouraging the traveler, who wishes to experience its modern, European side. The Venetian dominance is evident in every part of the Old Town, while there is no shortage of evidence from the numerous other cultures that passed through the island over the centuries.
Split into two parts, the old and the new town, Corfu offers options for every type of traveler. Although the new town is built in an urban and contemporary style with large blocks of flats and modern shops, the Old Town, part of the UNESCO Protected Heritage, is one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of Greece.
Surrounded by the blue Ionian seas, the rich bougainvillea and the graceful olive trees, “The Olivar Suites” is an oasis of relaxation and well-being offering the visitor unforgettable moments of rest and rejuvenation.
IKION ECO boutique Hotel, a member of Green Hotels, is a green hotel built on the most ecological island of Greece, Alonissos. It is located in the capital, Patitiri, 500 meters from the port and 200 meters from Rousoum Gialos beach.
In one of the last ecological paradises of the Mediterranean and overlooking one of the most sensational islands of the Aegean, Alonissos has an enviable natural environment (it is a refuge for rare birds and the Mediterranean seal monachus monachus) with countless beaches and small hermitages.
Recently renovated, adopting strict green hotel guidelines to ensure a safe non-toxic and energy efficient environment. It acquires 8 rooms and 4 suites with a private balcony and a view of the sea or the village, all fully equipped by Coco Mat, characterized by high aesthetics and discreet luxury.
Breakfast at Ikion Eco is part of a special ritual since guests can choose from the assorted menu while indulging to the flavors of local dishes in the room or in the small courtyard under the huge lemon tree or in the beautiful garden overlooking the sea. Freshly squeezed orange juice as well as any kind of coffee or drink, village bread, homemade cakes, pancakes, traditional pies, handmade organic jams, fresh eggs, strained yogurt as well as fresh fruit salads make up a full bouquet of flavors and aromas.
Green Suites was created with the aim of being an environmentally friendly accommodation in bustling Athens. Newly built and designed with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring that everything from the construction materials to the processes it follows are in harmony with the ecological philosophy, Green Suites aspires to pave the way for a more sustainable hospitality model.
Athens introduces itself to the visitor as the ancient city of contrasts and contradictions, charming its visitors with the unprecedented combination of the city’s famous classical and modern beauty. The famous Greek capital is well-known for its great cultural history, while offering beautiful wanderings and exploring fascinating landscapes.
Built in an excellent location, just 3 minutes from the Ano Patisia train station, the Green Suites hotel is recommended as the ultimate place to stay in Athens.
As an opulent Athenian hotel, distinguished for its ecological vanguard, Green Suites, is designed faithfully following the “green” mentality and an extremely eco-friendly approach. Providing energy efficiency in all outlets, the hotel offers in its luxury rooms and two suites unique accommodation experiences, with a character of extreme luxury and environmental awareness.
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