Ecological holiday home in Sorrento

Everyone likes to do something for the planet: recycle, take the bike instead of the car, eat organic food. So why should we stop when we go on holiday?

Ecotourism and ecological holidays are an important element when choosing a holiday nowadays. In recent years we have become aware of the responsibility we have for the environment, especially when we go on holiday.

Many prefer a green tourism holiday by choosing to stay in a farmhouse, eco-holiday homes for nature tourism, eco-tourism and ecological holidays. Mainly motivated by the desire to get to know the flora, fauna and parks of our territory up close, a phenomenon that is fortunately on the rise.

There are three main areas that can effectively reduce our ecological impact when we go on holiday:

– the distance we have to cover to reach our destination,

– the type of accommodation we choose;

– our daily behaviour during the holiday.

In relation to facilities, it is clear that a holiday home allows more efficient energy management and is more sustainable than a hotel room, since, to begin with, we have absolute control over the electricity we use, the air conditioning, the washing machine, the dryer, the dishwasher, the heating and the food expenses.

Furthermore, it is often possible to rent wonderful eco-lodges, and it is indisputable that a wooden chalet in the Norwegian fjords has no impact on the environment in the way that a large hotel might.

Bruce Chatwin, the great writer and traveller, wrote that ‘travel not only broadens the mind, it shapes it’: in the case of an ecological holiday, this is even truer, because to the stimuli that come from the place, the landscape and the culture, are added those related to choices of environmental responsibility, respect for the land, and safeguarding forgotten heritages.

For those looking for a more authentic holiday in Italy, in full respect of the environment that surrounds us, La Terrazza Family Holidays in Sorrento welcomes you in a recently renovated structure, using typical local materials, combined with the best thermal and acoustic insulation technologies.

At La Terrazza Family Holidays the word Ecology is declined daily, in all the actions we do, and in particular:

– Installation of energy saving lamps throughout the structure;

– Application of flow reducers to the water system that allow up to 50% savings in water used by each tap to which they are applied;

– Installation of a thermodynamic solar panel system and integration with a latest-generation high-efficiency boiler for the production of domestic hot water;

– Installation of a brand new centralized heat pump air conditioning system, Aermec. To optimize the thermal needs of the house;

– Installation of ceiling fans in the rooms, to reduce the indiscriminate use of air conditioning;

– Installation of autonomous air conditioners as a back-up air conditioning system, independently adjustable in each room, also with home automation control;

– Installation of a gas boiler for the integration of hot water and heating, condensing, latest generation;

– Remote control of access and high energy consumption appliances;

– Purchase of new appliances with energy efficiency class A or higher;

– Installation of thermal frames with double glazing and Venetian blinds;

– Choice of local essences with low water requirements for the plants on the terrace;

– Installation of a vine plant, to increase the natural shading of the gazebo on the terrace;

– Installation of a low-flow, timely irrigation system for the plants on the terrace. With control via an electronic home automation control unit.

– Permanent insulation of the perimeter walls and ceiling with thermal insulation;

– Use of natural dyes on the walls;

– Application of the smoking ban inside the rooms of the house;

– Rigorous separate collection of paper, glass, plastic, metal, etc.;

– Recycling of materials;

– Use of plastic-free dishes;

– Use of environmentally friendly detergents and sanitizers, such as alcohol vinegar for cleaning and disinfection;

– Use of soap dispensers in the bathrooms;

– Use of at least 50% ecological paper for stationery uses;

– Use of rechargeable batteries in household appliances;

– Involving guests in our ecological choices, for example by inviting them to adopt, during their stay, simple but important measures to protect the environmental heritage;

– Support for initiatives that aim to promote and raise awareness of the traditions, culture and history of the area in which we live or where we find ourselves staying for vacation or work.

To meet your every need, in summer and winter or at weekends, even out of season, you can choose La Terrazza Family House in Sorrento, with the peace of mind of helping to reduce your environmental footprint.

Special offers for every moment of the year: 365 days of very special offers to spend precious time with your family, partner or group of friends… and enjoy yourself in a healthy and respectful way, in close contact with the unspoilt nature of Italy!

For those who don’t like to plan their holidays, there are also extraordinary last-minute packages… to get off to an eco-launch!

A natural wellness holiday awaits you, declined in its most suggestive forms: typical dinners and refined restaurants, exciting outings in the area and activities for the whole family…

Nature, relaxation, genuine flavours… excellent reasons to choose an eco-friendly holiday at La Terrazza Family Holidays in Sorrento!