Are you planning to take a holiday in Spain, but are looking to minimize your impact on the planet? then how about an Eco-friendly holiday resort in Spain?
Ecotourism in Spain is on the increase, and it's easy to see why, so check out these amazing eco-friendly resorts for a green holiday in Spain.
As concern about the state of the planet continues to reach a fever pitch, more holidaymakers are looking to spend their travel funds on eco-friendly options.
Taking a train to the continent instead of flying, purchasing carbon offset credits for charter flights to Spain, and staying in eco-friendly hotels – are you considering any of these measures for your next holiday?
Eco-resorts offer the best of both worlds, allowing you to rest and relax in luxury while reducing your environmental footprint.
Spain is a great country to find an eco-friendly resort, with many Spanish hotels using less energy than ever, reducing their CO2 emissions, and taking state of the art measures to go easy on the planet.
Here are some of our favorite eco-resorts in Spain, where you can kick back and relax without harming the planet.
1. Casa Rural Son Bernadinet
Take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear seas and tawny beaches of Palma de Mallorca, a stunning island off the coast of Spain, and stay at the award-winning Hotel Son Bernadinet.
Home to a sustainable swimming pool, organic food garden, and a tranquil solarium, this is an ideal destination for complete relaxation.
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2. Mas Salagros Eco Resort
Do you want your eco-holiday to include yoga classes, thermal baths, and world-class organic cuisine? Then you should make your way to the Mas Salagros Eco Resort, Spain’s first 100% eco-friendly resort.
Located in a rustic farmhouse amongst the trees of the forest, you can take a dip in their pool, work out in the gym, and completely unwind.
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3. Hotel Spa Reserva del Saja
Located in one of the prettiest corners of Cantabria, you’ll find the Oyambre Natural Park and Saja National Reserve.
As the only eco-resort in the park, Hotel Spa Reserva del Saja offers rustic yet chic rooms, natural beauty treatments, and a restaurant serving organic local cuisine.
Elegant and eco-friendly – a match made in heaven!
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4. Puebloastur Eco-resort Wellness & Spa
Located deep in Asturias’ Sueve Valley, Puebloastur Eco-resort and rural spa will help you enjoy nature.
Enjoy freshly prepared meals from the organic gardens on site, borrow bicycles from the front desk to explore the countryside, and have a mind-altering massage from the award-winning onsite spa.
Above all, take the time to really take in the breathtaking views of the Cantabrian Sea and the Picos de Europa.
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5. The Barcelona Princess Hotel
Princess Hotels & Resorts are known for its eco-friendly hotels and resorts in La Palma, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Fuerteventura.
Their Barcelona Princess Hotel offers you amazing views of the sea and city landscapes while maintaining a high level of service, elegance, and environmental sensitivity.
Swim in the rooftop pool and really enjoy the good life.
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6. Barceló La Bobadilla
Barceló La Bobadilla Hotel can be found in the Sierra de Loja, located an equal distance between Granada, Cordoba, and Seville.
Offering you the best that Andalusia has to offer, this eco-friendly hotel pays homage to the region’s Arabic past.
Enjoy treatments at the spa, taste the local cuisine, and play tennis at the outdoor courts – this is a relaxing and energizing place to spend your Spanish holiday.
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7. Hotel Fuerte El Rompido
Do you prefer your eco-holiday with a glass (or 3) of local red wine? Then you should book a room at the Hotel Fuerte El Rompido, located in the heart of the Doñana National Park on the Costa de la Luz.
With gorgeous Andalusian architecture, a state-of-the-art spa, and 5 swimming pools for both children and adults alike, this hotel has it all.
Make sure you experience their wine and olive oil tastings.
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8. Hotel Spa Sierra de Cazorla
The hotel is located at the mouth of the Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park in Jaén province, you will find the Segura and Las Villas complex.
The resort is comprised of a 3-star hotel, a 4-star hotel, and a spa, where you should take your time to enjoy every treatment that your budget allows for ultimate rest and relaxation.
The resort boasts rooms decorated in African or Moroccan motifs, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a fine dining restaurant.
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Spain is an ideal place for an eco-friendly holiday
If you are hoping to get away from it all without harming the environment, make your way to one of these spectacular – and low-impact – Spanish eco-resorts.
There are also now many other places to enjoy an eco-holiday from glamping to luxury villas.
Each destination is leading the way in recycling, efficient use of energy and ecological cleaners, and finding new ways to reduce CO2 emissions.
All this whilst still offering holidays in comfy surroundings set amongst stunning nature parks and areas of outstanding beauty, what is there not to like.
Useful Eco-Tourism Resources
What is Eco-Tourism
Conserve Energy Future
The International Eco-Tourism Society
Thanks for the information, Looks like me and my family will be travelling greener from now on.
Glad to have been of some inspiration Carl