eco credentials

'go chic go green' icons are displayed at the top of each property information page to represent the 'eco friendly' credentials relevant to the accommodation and surrounding areas. 

Our aim is to avoid guilt trips both on the part of the property owners and the responsible tourist.

Sustainable living ideas and eco tourism ethics should be accessible on a variety of levels, reaching out to a wide audience. Some holiday makers and property owners will take bigger steps than others. The important point to remember is that every effort will make a difference.


recycle point nearby

Recycle

Some owners have provided extra containers to recycle paper, plastic, Tin and glass. Almost all properties in the Canary islands have recycle bins nearby for guests to make use of.

Water conservation

Shower Head

A Grey water system may have been fitted to a property for watering the gardens. Half flush buttons on the WC's or re use of rain water are other water conservation ideas which owners choose to include.

Conserving electricity

Light Bulb

Low wattage bulbs or A+ white goods are easy and effective options which many property owners are happy to use for conserving electricity.

Alternative energy supply

Turbine

Wind Turbines are an extremely good source for aternative energy supply here in Lanzarote. Finca De Arrieta is a prime example of this. We hope to build on this by asking owners to consider adding turbines to their credentials list.

Alternative water heating and/or energy supply

Solar panel

Solar water heating systems for homes and pools are extremely effective here in the Canary Islands due to the all year round warm climate. Obviously we do get cloudy days which can affect the water temperature but in most cases the accommodation owner provides a backup system. For example in Finca De Arrieta there is new gas heating system which will only be used to aid the solar heating when needed. 

Solar energy supply is also sometimes used, Fishermans cottage in Arrieta also has a backup system.  

public transport nearby

Coach Bus

If this icon is displayed it would mean that a form of public transport is situated within an approximate 10 minute walking zone from the accommodation.

Bikes available

Bike

This symbol can mean that bikes are on site at the accommodation or that there is a local bike hire company who provide a hire and delivery service. Please see property information page for further information.

support of local flora & fauna

Tree

This symbol means that the property owners have made a keen effort to lay their gardens out with the correct plants to support the local native flora and fauna, and to maintain a traditional feel in keeping with the local surroundings.

supports local produce

Agritourism

Promoting the use of local regional home grown food and drink options. Both within the property grounds or within the local surrounding areas, promoting local farms, wineries, gardens and vegetable production. In many cases there are local produce markets held nearby or in surrounding villages.

The brief summary next to each icon is purely a guide. For full details of the exact symbol meaning relevant to the accommodation you would like to book, please read the property description or contact the agent. We are always happy to advise and promote ways for property owners to build on the eco credentials which they offer.