Cretan cuisine and food products are among the best in Greece. The Quality Label of Cretan Cuisine certifies restaurants across Crete who adhere to the criteria of this body and pass its evaluation process. There is also a similar initiative by the same body that certifies winemaking businesses open to tourist and gives these businesses […]
One of the leading providers of eco-friendly bedding to hotels, COCO-MAT has branched out to furniture, wooden bikes and accessories that add a natural, green element to every hotel. Many traditional guesthouses and eco-friendly hotels in Greece have become part of the COCO-MAT family to enhance their green profile.
Italian environmentalist association Legambiente has launched a commendable project to clean the Mediterranean. Bringing together stakeholders from 21 Mediterranean countries including Greece, it has advanced the clean-up of beaches and nature spots while raising awareness on the subject. The main event takes place in May where physical cleanups of waste on coasts takes place over […]
The word “boroume” means “we can!” in Greek. The non-profit organization dubbed Boroume operates a “saving and offering food” program that gives perfectly good leftover food to the most needy parts of society. This reflects a general philosophy of the Greek people who overwhelmingly revere food and avoid throwing it away. We’re delighted that more […]
With over 4554 beaches, marines and sustainable boating tourism operators in 45 countries, the Blue Flag award has become a quality label for sustainable coastal tourism. In Greece, like Green Key, it is run by the Society for the Protection of Nature. The Blue Flag program has awarded hundreds of beaches across the country and […]
Our deepest appreciation goes out to Arcturos, the environmental NGO that works fervently on protecting wildlife in the country. Emerging in 1992 initially to combat the imprisonment of wolves and bears, the organization has expanded its activities to scientific research, environmental education, public awareness and political pressure with respect to biodiversity and sustainability. Today, in […]
Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, has been active in protecting sea turtles and their habitats since 1983. It is also helping to articulate a global strategy for the protection of sea turtles, many of which nest on tourist beaches and near areas that are negatively affected by mass tourism. Thankfully, the Society […]
The Hellenic Agrotourism Federation (SEAGE) supports all agritourism businesses and local agritourism networks in Greece. It is affiliated with the European Federation of Rural Tourism (Eurogites). Numerous hotels, wineries and farms belong to this network. The Federation’s objectives includes safeguarding heritage, environment, traditions and quality standards.
The island of Crete is known for its rural farms and good gastronomy. It is a network that certifies farms, accommodation, restaurants, olive presses, museums and businesses who promote rural tourism and agrotourism. There are over 35 hotels in Crete that have become part of the network and deserve to be mentioned. A traditional tourism […]
We’re proud of this noble effort to highlight the excellent gastronomy of the Cyclades islands and the Dodecanese islands, all of which dot the Aegean Sea. Although the Aegean Cuisine certificate is given to restaurants, many of these businesses also belong to hotels. In this respect we have highlighted the hotels that have restaurants which […]