All the addresses of eco-friendly hotels in Greece
With 15,000 km of coastline, a multitude of islands scattered across the Aegean Sea and an ancient history, Greece is a popular country for travellers. Offering heavenly beaches and charming villages, it’s easy to see why the Greek islands are so popular. The Greek mainland is not to be outdone, with its thousand-year-old capital Athens and the Peloponnese region full of ancient sites. But with the crowds of travellers come the problems of mass tourism. Forest fires and the gradual extinction of marine biodiversity threaten the country. Yet ecotourism in Greece is possible. Discover how to visit this Mediterranean country differently with our selection of eco-friendly hotels in Greece.
Sustainable tourism in Greece
Greece is slowly taking the lead in responsible tourism and its nature could do with some help. Some species, notably the monk seal and the loggerhead turtle, are threatened with extinction. To combat this phenomenon, an environmental programme for marine protection has been set up. Clean-up projects are also being launched on several islands. This is particularly the case in the Cyclades archipelago and on certain Ionian islands. The island of Paros is going even further with the launch of the Clean Blue Paros programme: its ambition is to become the first Mediterranean island without plastic.
On the mainland, forest fires are the problem and are ravaging nature. To preserve its trees, Greece has written into its constitution the compulsory reforestation of burnt areas. This is good news for the country’s mountainous areas. They are increasingly popular with European travellers as a place to enjoy a mild climate, even in winter, as they are ideal for certain activities and contact with nature.
Eco-friendly hotels in Greece
With a great selection of eco-friendly accommodation in the Greek islands, we want to invite you to discover their beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets and surprising villages, but with nature conservation in mind.
To take it a step further, why not visit the country using low-carbon mobility? Take a sailboat cruise to move between the islands, cycle to explore some of them such as Astypalea, go hiking to discover their beautiful landscapes: you can do all this with our selection of eco-friendly hotels in Greece. From Mykonos to Crete to the Dodecanese islands, discover Greece from an eco-tourism perspective.
Off the beaten track, explore the island of Evia, the second largest in the country after Crete. Small, quiet seaside resorts and epic hikes await you.
Finally, make the most of your holiday by experimenting with the Cretan diet, which is rich in fruit, vegetables and legumes. As well as being healthier than the classic Western European diet, the limited amount of animal products also makes it more virtuous for the planet!
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