At the heart of the Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa - Adults Only lies a robust commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious practices. This dedication is evidenced by their Green Key certification, a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. Harnessing the power of the sun, the hotel uses solar radiation as a primary source of energy, complemented by LED lighting throughout the property. The hotel infrastructure, designed using sustainable resources, adeptly maximizes air flow and uses triple-glazed windows that insulate against heat and cold. This results in significant energy savings by reducing reliance on air-conditioning and heating systems, which are also designed to switch off automatically when windows are open.
Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa further manifests its eco-friendly stance through various sustainability initiatives such as reforestation and wildlife conservation. Inside the hotel, guests are gently guided to participate in these practices. Signs in rooms inform guests of a towel reuse program, and an automatic system or key card ensures lights and electrical appliances are turned off when guests leave their rooms. Waste management is a key focus, with separation into at least three categories and a ban on single-use plastics. Additionally, the hotel uses non-toxic cleaning products and eco-labeled or non-chlorine bleached toilet paper. Even in the kitchen, sustainability is a priority with most ingredients locally sourced, and a vegetarian alternative menu available at the restaurant. Through these extensive efforts, Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa successfully integrates luxury with eco-consciousness, demonstrating that responsible tourism can indeed go hand-in-hand with exceptional hospitality.
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Certifications: Green Key (greenkey.global)
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly? Building materials from sustainable resources
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
LED lighting throughout the premises
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant