Green Adventures in Greece: Explore the Top 10 Eco-Conscious Activities This Summer
Discover Sustainable Greece: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Activities
Greece, a land of breathtaking beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality, is also a haven for eco-conscious travellers. This summer, join the movement of responsible tourism and explore the country's natural wonders while supporting conservation and sustainable development efforts.
Nature Lovers' Paradise: North Evia
North Evia, an under-visited region, is a must-visit for nature lovers. With its lush landscapes and eco-lodges that harness solar energy, composting systems, and local food, Eleonas Hotel offers a unique and sustainable stay.
Island Hopping with a Conscience
Paros is home to Moraitis Winery, where you can enjoy organic wine tasting under olive trees, bringing your own reusable wine tote if buying bottles, as most are sold in glass. On the lush island of Naxos, food isn't just a meal - it's a tradition. At Naxos Culinary Experiences, you can opt for vegetarian menus to keep your carbon footprint extra low.
Sea Turtle Conservation
Each summer, sea turtles return to the same Greek beaches to nest. Join a hands-on conservation project with Archelon to help protect sea turtle nests, educate tourists, and clean the coast.
Island Adventures
Amorgos, a dramatic island laced with old mule tracks connecting cliffside monasteries, windmills, and sleepy villages, offers guided or self-led walking experiences. For a more aquatic adventure, sea kayaking along Crete's south coast allows you to paddle past sea caves, dive into secret beaches, and respect marine life without fuel or noise pollution.
Marine Life Exploration
The National Marine Park of Alonissos offers eco-certified diving experiences, focusing on education, conservation, and low-impact practices. This marine paradise is home to monk seals and other rare sea life.
Beach Cleanups
Joining a beach cleanup in Mykonos or Rhodes allows you to help remove plastic, cigarette butts, and waste left behind on iconic beaches. All for Blue organizes these cleanups, making a significant impact on preserving Greece's pristine coastlines.
Supporting Wildlife Sanctuaries
Visiting wildlife sanctuaries, such as the Farma of Rhodes, allows you to interact responsibly with and learn about animals like lemurs and alpacas while supporting conservation efforts.
Responsible Hiking
Hiking sustainable trails on islands like Rhodes, with routes such as Mount Akramitis or Lindos to St. Paul’s Bay, offers immersive nature experiences that promote environmental respect through staying on marked paths and using reusable supplies.
Exploring Protected Natural Parks and Wildlife Areas
Exploring protected natural parks and wildlife areas, including Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Crete and Kerkini Lake, provides opportunities for breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, and birdwatching with species like pelicans and herons.
Marine Conservation Volunteering
Volunteering for marine conservation projects along the Greek coasts combines hands-on efforts to protect marine life with exploration of stunning environments.
Eco-Friendly Island Stays
Enjoy eco-friendly island stays and activities on islands like Alonissos or Amorgos that emphasize sustainable tourism, electric transportation, and nature-based recreation such as snorkelling, wildlife observation, and hiking.
Cycling Through Marble Villages
Tinos offers a cycling experience where you can pedal through marble villages, ancient dovecotes, and empty scenic roads, exploring artisan workshops, local cafes, and shaded squares at your own pace.
Donkey Sanctuaries
Santorini's donkey sanctuaries provide a chance to learn about and donate to the care of elderly or rescued donkeys, instead of riding them up the cliffs. SAWA - Santorini Animal Welfare Association manages these sanctuaries.
By participating in these activities, visitors can enjoy Greece’s natural beauty while supporting conservation and sustainable development efforts.
- Eleonas Hotel in North Evia not only offers a unique and sustainable stay but also houses lush landscapes, eco-lodges, and supports local food.
- Organic wine tasting at Moraitis Winery in Paros can be enhanced with a reusable wine tote for those buying bottles.
- Naxos Culinary Experiences invite travelers to opt for vegetarian menus to reduce their carbon footprint during meals.
- Archelon's sea turtle conservation project allows participants to help protect sea turtle nests, educate tourists, and clean coastlines.
- Amorgos island offers guided or self-led walking experiences along old mule tracks connecting cliffside monasteries, windmills, and villages.
- Sea kayaking along Crete's south coast provides an aquatic adventure with minimal fuel and noise pollution.
- The National Marine Park of Alonissos offers eco-certified diving experiences focusing on education, conservation, and low-impact practices.
- All for Blue organizes beach cleanups in Mykonos and Rhodes, helping preserve Greece's pristine coastlines.
- Visiting wildlife sanctuaries, such as the Farma of Rhodes, offers opportunities for responsible animal interaction and conservation support.
- Responsible hiking on Rhodes promotes environmental respect through staying on marked trails and using reusable supplies.
- Exploring protected natural parks and wildlife areas, like Kourtaliotiko Gorge in Crete, offers breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, and birdwatching opportunities.
- Volunteering for marine conservation projects along the Greek coasts allows travelers to protect marine life and explore stunning environments.
- eco-friendly island stays on islands like Alonissos or Amorgos emphasize sustainable tourism, electric transportation, and nature-based recreation.
- Cycling through marble villages on Tinos offers explorations of artisan workshops, local cafes, and shaded squares at a leisurely pace.
- Santorini's donkey sanctuaries, managed by SAWA - Santorini Animal Welfare Association, provide a chance to learn about and donate to the care of rescued donkeys.
