Surf Girl – July 2019

ENVIRONMENT FOCUS

ECO RESORTS WITH SURF

There’s a burgeoning number of environmentally friendly surf pads out there,

where, along with catching waves, special attention is paid to supporting local

communities, environmental projects and preserving the natural eco-systems in

and out of the water.

BUKUBAKI ECO SURF RESORT: NR

PENICHE, PORTUGAL

Merging a top surf experience with eco-glamping accommodation. Alongside

its eco-construction, the team encourages guests to honour and respect all

forms of living creatures, help preserve surrounding nature and minimise their

ecological footprints.

bukubaki.com

MAHI-MAHI SURF RESORT: SIMEULUE

ISLAND, SUMATRA

This all-inclusive eco surf resort supports sustainable, community and

environmental initiatives, with community programs, an organic community

garden, forest and fish conservation projects, a sustainable farming model and

its volunteer program focused on protecting endangered sea turtles.

mahimahisurfresort.com

WATERGATE BAY: CORNWALL, ENGLAND

Along with using 100% renewable electricity, throughout the year this

beachfront hotel organises beach cleans for its staff and runs regular beach

cleans for the Marine Conservation Society and Surfers Against Sewage (SAS).

watergatebay.co.uk

COCO LOCO ECO RESORT: NORTHERN

NICARAGUA

A community focussed eco-resort built using local materials and practices.

Coco Loco’s non-profit organisation, Waves of Hope, has also invested over

$400,000 into projects and initiatives focused on education, infrastructure,

healthcare and the environment.

cocolocoecoresort.com

ALILA VILLAS: ULUWATU, BALI

Not only has this luxurious stunner embraced an environmentally sustainable

design, but it also utilises local, sustainable and recycled materials, water

management systems and gives back to the local community via two charity

foundations.

alilahotels.com/uluwatu

GILI LANKANFUSHI: NORTH MALÉ ATOLL,

MALDIVES

Constructed from sustainably sourced wood and recycled telegraph poles,

and home to its own marine biology centre, here you get maximum luxury with

sustainability at the heart of it all. There are also organic toiletries, and bottled

still and sparkling water from the island’s dedicated desalinisation plant.

gili-lankanfushi.com

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