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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