Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Epirus

This resort is a 5-time awarded 'World's Leading Eco-Lodge' and a member of Beyond Green, holding ISO 14001 and Green Key certifications. It utilizes local materials like stone and wood, employs energy-efficient LED lighting and heat pumps, and implements high-tech wastewater cleaning. The resort has eliminated single-use plastics, sources ingredients from an on-site greenhouse and organic garden, and offers electric car charging.

The Dioni Boutique Hotel is Green Key certified and implements numerous green actions. These include special insulation, solar water heaters, energy-saving bulbs, timers and sensors for reduced energy consumption, water-flow control, and the use of COCO-MAT ecological mattresses. The hotel also uses Energy class A electrical appliances, large and returnable packaging, prioritizes local products, recycles various materials, and avoids disposable items.

The eco-conscious Apeiros Chora is highly acclaimed for its commitment to sustainable practices, having received recognition such as TripAdvisor GreenLeaders and the Booking Sustainable Hotels certification. An impressive aspect of the hotel's eco-friendly strategy is their renewable energy source - Biomass. This, along with a conscientious selection of sustainable building materials, reinforces their commitment to environmental sustainability. Each architectural detail, from the strategic structuring to maximise airflow and natural light, to the installation of triple-glazed windows, is meticulously designed to conserve energy.

Apeiros Chora's active role in eco-friendly initiatives such as reforestation and wildlife conservation is admirable. Efficient utilization of collected rainwater, coupled with the usage of environmentally friendly cleaning products, contributes to a healthy and sustainable environment at the hotel. Moreover, the hotel restaurant offers mouth-watering meals prepared with primarily local and organic ingredients, giving guests the opportunity to engage in sustainable gastronomy. The establishment is tastefully lit with LED lighting, providing an energy-saving solution that not only reduces carbon footprint but also creates a warm and welcoming ambiance throughout the property. Furthermore, an environmental manager, assigned specifically for the task, makes certain that all employees are thoroughly trained and consistently adhere to the hotel's eco-friendly guidelines. The hotel's toilets are designed for water conservation, using no more than 6 litres per flush, and signs inform guests that towels will only be changed upon request. The initiative extends to an in-house wastewater treatment facility, an essential part of the hotel's environmental policies. In the quest to reduce waste, no disposable cups, glasses, plates, or cutlery are used, and the toilet paper is either non-chlorine bleached or awarded with an eco-label. Apeiros Chora truly exemplifies the idea of a sustainable vacation haven.

This resort holds multiple certifications including Green Key, Blue Flag, TravelLife Gold, and ISO 21001, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. It operates on 100% renewable energy, utilizes eco-conscious materials, sources ingredients locally, and employs 95% of its staff from the Epirus region. The resort's design preserves centuries-old olive trees and integrates indigenous plants, and it actively safeguards Valtos Beach through regular sampling and inspections.

Scheduled to open in Spring 2025, this resort is part of the Mövenpick brand, which has been globally recognized as the 'world's most sustainable hotel brand by Green Globe every year since 2017'. The new resort is set to embody Mövenpick's ethos of sustainability, focusing on minimizing environmental impact while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Listed as taking steps towards sustainability, this property has a written environmental policy and an appointed environmental manager. It uses LED lighting, low-flow toilets, separates waste into multiple categories, avoids single-use plastics, and sources most food ingredients locally.

Described as eco-friendly accommodation, this traditional stone-built guesthouse utilizes local materials (stone and wood) in its construction and is set within a large garden, aiming to combine accommodation with the natural environment.

Designed based on ecodynamics principles, these eco roundhouses are built with local, primitive materials like wood and stone in harmony with nature. They employ an eco-tourism approach and focus on energy efficiency.