The Best Eco Hotels in Europe

Slow travel is a welcome defiance of our rapidly changing, tech-driven world, with many eco-conscious travellers seeking to invest in local communities and environmental initiatives. More than ever, hotels are finding inventive ways to contribute to a sustainable future and are challenging guests to be more compassionate and accountable in their choices. Our editors have selected a collection of green getaways across Europe that set the benchmark for eco-luxury, offering ASMALLWORLD Members inspiring ways to travel sustainably.

Kalesma Mykonos, Greece

Discreetly perched on a bougainvillea-scented ridge overlooking Ornos Bay, Kalesma is a white-walled sanctuary leading the way in sustainable luxury. Marrying Mykonian and modern design, the property’s chestnut ceiling beams, cool stone floors and oak interiors are all locally sourced and built by island craftsmen. The hotel’s coveted alfresco restaurant follows a farm-to-fork philosophy, using exclusively organic ingredients and supporting the local youth basketball team with weekly free lunches. Rainwater is collected, filtered and repurposed for the infinity pool’s crystalline waters and the lush gardens that surround the property. Kalesma is ideal for ASMALLWORLD Members who are searching for a sustainable getaway that is luxurious without pretension.

DINING WITH A VIEW OF THE BEAUTIFUL MYCONIAN COASTLINE

COURTESY OF KALESMA

Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal

Sequestered among the vineyards of northern Portugal’s ancient wine region, this 19th-century terracotta-tiled Quinta is an architectural gem infused with Six Senses’ signature eco-wellness ethos. The Six Senses Douro Valley, has eight hectares of land which serve as a wildlife sanctuary and is home to an organic garden sustained by a rainwater irrigation system. Guests are invited to harvest the seasonal produce which is then prepared by a skilled team of chefs and served with vintages from the resort’s wine library. With no single-use plastic in sight and a Sustainability Fund that supports underprivileged children and regional wildlife, this hotel is perfect for ASMALLWORLD Members who are both forward-thinking and enjoy kicking back in style.

GUEST PICKING PRODUCE FROM ORGANIC GARDEN IN PORTUGAL

IMAGE COURTESY OF SIX SENSES

Marbella Club Hotel, Spain

Framed by the majestic Sierra Blanca mountains that stand as a cinematic backdrop, the storied Marbella Club Hotel carries a regal past. Once the glamorous retreat of aristocrats under the ownership of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe, it has since embraced a more sustainable future. Still offering timeless luxury with its ocean views, spacious bedrooms and cerulean tiles, its conservational efforts are equally impressive. Partnering with the SEAHORSEMED project, the hotel participates in beach clean-ups and funds native seahorse conservation and rewilding on the Andalusian coast. It also switched to 100% renewable energy in 2023 so it is great for those trying to reduce their carbon footprint on their travels.

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