Ten hotels for a perfect (and sustainable) summer

• SUSTAINABILITY The best urban beaches in Spain with a blue flag

• SURVEY This is the preferred European destination for Spaniards to get away this summer

When choosing a plan to disconnect, more and more people are looking for

in those accommodations they hire.

Hotels that take sustainability into account and have created routines to take care of the environment have become

the vella farga

Located in a Catalan farmhouse from the 11th century, in which an attempt has been made to preserve the stone and all the elements and structures of the time, this hotel of the Relais & Châteaux chain is surrounded by more than 300 hectares of meadows, pine forests and centenary olive trees in the

-Pyrenees .

It has

designed to enjoy the Lleida region of Solsona, a place where mass tourism has not yet arrived.

From this establishment

.

Enjoy solar panels and air conditioning and refrigeration are carried out through a biomass system that consumes forest remains from nearby forests.

All the waste is also recycled and the organic remains from the food are transferred to spaces where they are transformed into fertilizer for the plants.

The exquisite objects and furniture that decorate the farmhouse have been acquired in antique dealers and in markets in the Catalan provinces.

Where: Lleida (LV-4241B, Lladurs Solsona) |

Phone: 973 299 212.

La Dehesa Experiences

In the heart of the

, you will find this luxury

where the horizon is painted

.

It has six safari-style cabins with all the luxuries to enjoy a stay where calm reigns.

All facing south, they have individual swimming pools, as well as a wine cellar.

Two of the accommodations are suites and have a

bed in the center of the cabin to

, because the hotel is located in a Starlight Reserve, a paradise to contemplate the sky.

, where there is no shortage of cold meats from Los Pedroches, olive oil from the Sierra de Montoro and a rich artisan pastry.

They use solar energy throughout the complex, water from their own well, and movement around the farm is done in

electric

Where: Córdoba (Carretera de Adamuz-Villanueva de Córdoba, S/N) |

Phone: 900 024 735

BARCELÓ CONIL beach

Following a Korean philosophy called

, this four-star hotel invites its clients to travel in a totally different way, without company and with the aim of increasing both security and self-esteem.

A concept that this space, located in the Fuente del Gallo cove, proposes through a program that includes developing

, enjoying the gastronomy at its Arrozante restaurant and its

, as well as spending time alone In nature.

Among the hallmarks of this building conceived from sustainability, its perfect integration with the landscape and its staggered architecture should be highlighted.

Where: Cádiz (El Roqueo, Fuente del Gallo, Conil de la Frontera) |

Telephone: 956 11 90 11

NAFARROLA

The place where this four-star hotel is located could not be more spectacular: in the middle of the

, in a valley with views of the sea and a few kilometers from the islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a magical corner visited by thousands of people annually.

Barely a year old, this space has converted an

into a corner with eight spacious rooms with

, whirlpool bath and unique comfort in the area.

Its signs of identity go through being sustainable at a social level (by proposing responsible tourism);

gastronomic (maximizing its policy of using local products at the table, offering experiences and with a maximum energy rating);

and environmental (with an invitation to discover places near the farm where it is located, including meadows,

, a river with waterfalls, orchard and animals.

Where: Vizcaya (Caserio Nafarrola Erdikoa, Bermeo) |

Phone: 613 00 68 27.

MARQUIS TOWER

It is one of the 26 establishments around the world that can boast of having received the

award , a seal that distinguishes hotels that demonstrate that luxury is compatible with sustainability beyond the ecological.

Its 18 rooms are designed to make the most of natural light and appreciate the panoramic views of the surroundings.

Its centennial building consumes low energy through the creation of natural air currents and interior greenhouses, as well as construction materials with high thermal inertia.

Other points of interest are outdoor activities, such as oil and wine tastings, hiking or

;

a spa with an area dedicated to relaxation and well-being and its own restaurant with a gastronomic proposal where tradition and avant-garde merge thanks to organic products obtained from its own garden.

Where: Teruel (Fuentespalda to Ráfales Highway, Km 2,200. Torre del Marqués area. Monroyo) |

Phone: 978 87 06 00.

LJs RATXÓ

In the Sierra de la Tramuntana we find this five-star hotel located in a

that aspires to be the most ecological in the Mediterranean in its category.

It has

, all of them with terrace or garden.

And, in some cases, with a private pool.

Its orchard, in an environment of incredible forests and vegetation, and its two swimming pools to soak up this paradise are accessible luxuries to which a bar where cocktails shine as a star product should be added.

The decoration stands out for including

, lamps made with wood from the farm and Terracuita clay containers.

Nor should we forget the yoga classes as a courtesy for its clients and a cozy and ecological spa.

Where: Majorca (Cami de Son Net s/n, Puigpunyent) |

Phone: 971 09 61 31.

Eco Retreat la Donaira

An

that has been restored to integrate nature in each of its rooms.

The nine rooms available at this eco-retreat have every luxury of comfort, in a complex that includes a spa, a spring-fed pool, an organic farm, and an equestrian center with Lusitanian horse breeding.

In addition to being able to try the rich gastronomy of the area with menus prepared by the

and his team, there is a complete program of activities such as natural wine tastings, walks around the estate, hiking, trekking or cycling.

The environment stands out for its extensive meadows, oak forests and rocky peaks.

Where: Malaga (Camino de las Minas, s/n. Montecorto) |

Phone: 680 65 44 54.

Native Hotel

It is the

, a concept that involves encouraging customers to walk barefoot.

To do this, different areas with sand, gardens and wooden terraces and other natural materials help to experience that feeling of peace and tranquility.

Those responsible for this boutique hotel

and care for the local environment, betting on a 100% free use of plastic and even paper, using natural materials such as wood.

On the rooftop is the Humo restaurant, where the

proposes alfresco dinners in a casual atmosphere based on primitive cuisine, with a wild touch and Latin and Asian side dishes.

Where: Ibiza (Carrer els Clavells, 24) |

Phone: 971 43 52 52.

land of water

This responsible and sustainable ecotourism accommodation in the

, a Biosphere Reserve, is fully committed to meeting several sustainability objectives to become a member of the Spanish Ecotourism Club.

for its clients ,

including yoga classes in the forest, mindfulness workshops, Ayurvedic treatments, a spa area with a panoramic sauna and private dinners under the stars.

In its gOtta restaurant, its gastronomic proposals revolve around local products in an environment dominated by its large glass window overlooking the valley.

Where: Asturias (Redes Natural Park. Sonxerru s/n. Caleao) |

Phone: 985 61 29 15.

villa le blanc

The commitment to the environment and its dream location make this

of the luxury brand Gran Meliá the perfect summer destination.

Recently opened, it is located in an idyllic natural setting on the Migjorn coast, on Sant Tomás beach, halfway between Mahón and Ciutadella, and has a total of

.

The gastronomic plan is marked by the Balearic product;

the S'Amarador restaurant can be enjoyed on the ground floor and overlooking the sea.

The wellness part is starred by its spa, managed by

.

The building has been conceived as a

, the first in Menorca.

Where: Menorca (Urbanització Santo Tomás Playa, H2, Sant Tomas) |

Phone: 971 37 00 50.

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