The time is coming when you can enjoy your free time more and we would like to suggest 12 impressive ecotourism accommodation options without leaving Spain; where you are sure to come into contact with an overflowing natural environment and where you can disconnect and relax in magical surroundings.
Ecotourism is a form of tourism based on nature and sustainability. It is carried out in natural, rural, green areas where habitat conservation and revitalisation of the natural environment predominate.
According to a report by the Observatory of Ecotourism in Spain, in 2020 the main motivation of travellers was to visit the natural environment and secondly to rest and relax in nature, take note because all these accommodations offer you this and much more!
Travel with us through this post and discover places and activities to enjoy as a couple or as a family, farm activities, bio construction, workshops…
Our first stop is in Sant Hilari Sacalm (Girona, Catalonia) to climb into one of the cabins of Cabanes Als Arbres.
If you have ever dreamed of a tree house when you were a child, now you can live this experience in beautiful cabins hanging from trees that make up a wonderful forest. Forget about wi-fi, disconnect and reconnect with the environment. Warm rooms, ecological materials, sounds of nature and lots and lots of peace.
Prices from 149€.
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We move to the north of Spain to the province of Ourense (Galicia) and spend the night at El Reitoral de Chandrexa. . Located in the heart of Ribeira Sacra, very close to Parada do Sil, this old rectory house is the perfect place to enjoy the stunning natural surroundings and experience the magic of bio-construction. Respecting the nature of the house itself, chestnut wood and local stone have been used for its restoration, and special care has been taken in the choice of varnishes, paints and insulating materials.
Simple, authentic and charming; this house is far away from the noise and the rush and brings us closer to the sound of the rooster and the bells of the church.
All their meals are prepared with organic food (they grow their own garden), traditional and vegetarian cuisine to enjoy a multitude of activities in nature … without forgetting the spectacular views of the Cañón do Sil.
The next stop will also captivate us with its unique setting in the Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido, in the Central Pyrenees of Huesca (Aragon). A protected environment of special beauty declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Mireia’s cosy house, O Chardinet d’a Formiga.
, awaits us there.
The owner tells us that the natural environment speaks for itself, any month of the year we will enjoy its colours, aromas, sounds… Her rural house has 5 rooms, a personalised service and excellent homemade food and products of proximity, she herself cultivates an ecological vegetable garden. As a curiosity; she tells us that we can enjoy a Nordic bath in a wooden basin heated with wood, which especially in the months of autumn and winter under the starry sky is an absolutely relaxing and magical experience.
The rehabilitation of the house has also followed the parameters of bio construction respecting the environment and maintaining the original materials.
Price 2 nights from 116€.
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We now enter the fascinating world of the casas Domo, and for this we travel to Castilla y León. There; in a small town of Avila called Fresnedilla; in the heart of the Sierra de Gredos, we find this glamping getaway under starry skies and relaxing views.
Finca la Tierra is located about 100 km from Madrid, a perfect place to escape the asphalt and get into the wild nature of the mountains. It has a natural swimming pool, homemade oven, organic vegetable garden, chickens…
The Domo houses are built with local materials, they are 100% sustainable, eco-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. They are also a more economical option to conventional constructions.
At Finca la Tierra they offer courses on Bio construction and Superadobe so you can learn how to build your own…what do you think of the idea?
Price from €50 (check for possible price changes).
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In the paradise of Urdaibai, Bizcaia, our next stop awaits us to visit the houses of Ea Astei. Urdaibai is a Biosphere Reserve and has unique and extraordinary landscapes where the variety formed by forests, river, estuary and finally sea. What more can we ask for?
Guernika, Mundaka, laga beach, Bermeo… nature and culture so close that it will be impossible to get bored or not to repeat.
Merche, who is in charge of the establishment, tells us that the houses are located in the middle of nature, they are independent houses built under sustainability standards and with prestigious certifications such as PassivHauss (their luxury accommodation Casa Vita generates its own energy).
Their guests, German, English and increasingly local, are conscious of ecotourism and appreciate the fact that the establishment uses renewable energy.
Prices from 190€/whole house
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Casa rural Cal Rei is our next stop, a rural tourism farmhouse in the heart of Cerdanya (Catalan Pyrenees). Surrounded by gardens and vegetation, it offers breathtaking views and a starry sky that will connect you with nature from the very first moment.
Cal Rei is committed to sustainability; that’s why they use ozone water for cleaning and disinfection, have solar panels and pressure reducers. They also produce organic seasonal food, which you can taste in their restaurant, among other local products.
Hiking, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, mountain biking and amazing nature.
You can book rooms or the whole house.
Prices from 108€.
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We could not continue this route without passing through Ribagorza. Beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountains are the setting for the Eco Hotel Terra Bonansa, in the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The bioclimatic construction, with a contemporary design both in the shapes and in the selection of materials (wood is the main construction element), uses natural resources to optimise energy consumption and environmental impact, with the use of biomass as a source of energy.
As well as being able to visit the Aigüestortes National Park, Boí Valley, Aran Valley and Benasque Valley, the hotel’s surroundings are ideal for activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paragliding, rafting, ornithology, mycology and photographic routes.
Prices from 175€.
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On this trip we make a special stop to go with children, because near the Pinilla reservoir; in the Community of Madrid, we find Monte Holiday
.
You can sleep in cabins in the trees, in bungalows, go camping or enjoy the comfort of the ecolodges (large bungalows with views).
And above all, there is a multitude of outdoor activities in its Multi adventure park with zip lines, canoeing, climbing, human foosball…
Adventure and entertainment in the open air with a farm school… the children are sure to be delighted.
Ask for prices
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The old millstones of the Alquería Los lentos(Granada) are still visible. We head south to enjoy the olive and orange groves that perfume our senses.
20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea and a little further from the city of Granada, you will find this haven of peace and tranquillity, where the sound of the water and its arches take us back to the 16th century in its full splendour.
You can enjoy olive oil tourism, cycling, spa, chiromassage and local gastronomy at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.
Prices from 70€.
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We cross Spain from south to north and stop at one of the most spectacular coasts of Cantabria; Playa de Somo, cliffs and coves of dreams.
We spend the night at La posada de Somo with impressive rooms, whirlpool baths, XXL beds and wood, lots of wood that provides warmth, relaxation and comfort in equal parts. An intimate and special hotel that offers privacy and exquisite decoration.
We can almost hear the roar of the Cantabrian waves that only 300 metres away bathe these bright green shores of an intense sparkling blue. A wonderful setting that you won’t tire of enjoying…
Prices from 72€.
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Can you imagine staying on an island in Ávila?
Yes, it is possible. El Castillo del Burguillo (Castilla y León) is located on a deserted island in the middle of the El Burguillo reservoir, where the natural environment is the protagonist.
Imagine the tranquillity of the surroundings, as the island can only be reached by boat and can accommodate a maximum of 10 people. Silence, nature, sunrises from one side of the island and sunsets from the other.
A curious experience that you can also combine with a visit to the Iruelas Valley Nature Reserve, just a few minutes from the island. Horse riding, nautical activities in the reservoir and centenary chestnut forests.
Check the prices, which vary according to the number of occupants.
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We have travelled so far; we have finally reached the moon. Because Aire de Bardenas (Navarra) undoubtedly offers one of the most impressive starry skies that can be seen in the Peninsula.
Located in the Parque Natural de las Bardenas Reales, luxury and comfort are appreciated from the very beginning. With more than 35 international awards for architecture, design and photography, this accommodation coexists in total harmony with its wild surroundings.
You can visit the Bardenas park (on foot or by Segway), have a relaxing massage, enjoy a tasting of extra virgin olive oil with a visit to the olive groves and almenara and taste the local gastronomy before contemplating the infinite sunset and letting yourself be rocked under the starry sky.
Lunar landscape or canyon of the colorado, no doubt it will not leave you indifferent. Do you want to indulge yourself?
Prices from 274€.
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Indescribable landscapes, nature in its purest state, bio construction, hiking, starry skies, church bells, sunsets, organic food, peace, greens, browns, blues… there is so much to see, feel and enjoy in nature; that doing it in a responsible way, respecting the environment and favouring the rural and local economy… is the best way. Haven’t you packed your suitcase yet?
Source: Casa del Altozano, www.desnivel.com, www.ternua.com, www.ecocosas.com, www.revistaviajeros.es, Turismo de Observación, Glamping Hub, Javier Sanchez editorial photography.
Ecotourism 2022; connect with nature
The time is coming when you can enjoy your free time more and we would like to suggest 12 impressive ecotourism accommodation options without leaving Spain; where you are sure to come into contact with an overflowing natural environment and where you can disconnect and relax in magical surroundings.
Ecotourism is a form of tourism based on nature and sustainability. It is carried out in natural, rural, green areas where habitat conservation and revitalisation of the natural environment predominate.
According to a report by the Observatory of Ecotourism in Spain, in 2020 the main motivation of travellers was to visit the natural environment and secondly to rest and relax in nature, take note because all these accommodations offer you this and much more!
Travel with us through this post and discover places and activities to enjoy as a couple or as a family, farm activities, bio construction, workshops…
Our first stop is in Sant Hilari Sacalm (Girona, Catalonia) to climb into one of the cabins of Cabanes Als Arbres.
If you have ever dreamed of a tree house when you were a child, now you can live this experience in beautiful cabins hanging from trees that make up a wonderful forest. Forget about wi-fi, disconnect and reconnect with the environment. Warm rooms, ecological materials, sounds of nature and lots and lots of peace.
Prices from 149€.
We move to the north of Spain to the province of Ourense (Galicia) and spend the night at El Reitoral de Chandrexa. . Located in the heart of Ribeira Sacra, very close to Parada do Sil, this old rectory house is the perfect place to enjoy the stunning natural surroundings and experience the magic of bio-construction. Respecting the nature of the house itself, chestnut wood and local stone have been used for its restoration, and special care has been taken in the choice of varnishes, paints and insulating materials.
Simple, authentic and charming; this house is far away from the noise and the rush and brings us closer to the sound of the rooster and the bells of the church.
All their meals are prepared with organic food (they grow their own garden), traditional and vegetarian cuisine to enjoy a multitude of activities in nature … without forgetting the spectacular views of the Cañón do Sil.
Hosts registered in the WWOOF network.
Prices from 58€.
The next stop will also captivate us with its unique setting in the Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido, in the Central Pyrenees of Huesca (Aragon). A protected environment of special beauty declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Mireia’s cosy house, O Chardinet d’a Formiga.
, awaits us there.
The owner tells us that the natural environment speaks for itself, any month of the year we will enjoy its colours, aromas, sounds… Her rural house has 5 rooms, a personalised service and excellent homemade food and products of proximity, she herself cultivates an ecological vegetable garden. As a curiosity; she tells us that we can enjoy a Nordic bath in a wooden basin heated with wood, which especially in the months of autumn and winter under the starry sky is an absolutely relaxing and magical experience.
The rehabilitation of the house has also followed the parameters of bio construction respecting the environment and maintaining the original materials.
Price 2 nights from 116€.
We now enter the fascinating world of the casas Domo, and for this we travel to Castilla y León. There; in a small town of Avila called Fresnedilla; in the heart of the Sierra de Gredos, we find this glamping getaway under starry skies and relaxing views.
Finca la Tierra is located about 100 km from Madrid, a perfect place to escape the asphalt and get into the wild nature of the mountains. It has a natural swimming pool, homemade oven, organic vegetable garden, chickens…
The Domo houses are built with local materials, they are 100% sustainable, eco-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. They are also a more economical option to conventional constructions.
At Finca la Tierra they offer courses on Bio construction and Superadobe so you can learn how to build your own…what do you think of the idea?
Price from €50 (check for possible price changes).
In the paradise of Urdaibai, Bizcaia, our next stop awaits us to visit the houses of Ea Astei. Urdaibai is a Biosphere Reserve and has unique and extraordinary landscapes where the variety formed by forests, river, estuary and finally sea. What more can we ask for?
Guernika, Mundaka, laga beach, Bermeo… nature and culture so close that it will be impossible to get bored or not to repeat.
Merche, who is in charge of the establishment, tells us that the houses are located in the middle of nature, they are independent houses built under sustainability standards and with prestigious certifications such as PassivHauss (their luxury accommodation Casa Vita generates its own energy).
Their guests, German, English and increasingly local, are conscious of ecotourism and appreciate the fact that the establishment uses renewable energy.
Prices from 190€/whole house
Casa rural Cal Rei is our next stop, a rural tourism farmhouse in the heart of Cerdanya (Catalan Pyrenees). Surrounded by gardens and vegetation, it offers breathtaking views and a starry sky that will connect you with nature from the very first moment.
Cal Rei is committed to sustainability; that’s why they use ozone water for cleaning and disinfection, have solar panels and pressure reducers. They also produce organic seasonal food, which you can taste in their restaurant, among other local products.
Hiking, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, mountain biking and amazing nature.
You can book rooms or the whole house.
Prices from 108€.
We could not continue this route without passing through Ribagorza. Beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountains are the setting for the Eco Hotel Terra Bonansa, in the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The bioclimatic construction, with a contemporary design both in the shapes and in the selection of materials (wood is the main construction element), uses natural resources to optimise energy consumption and environmental impact, with the use of biomass as a source of energy.
As well as being able to visit the Aigüestortes National Park, Boí Valley, Aran Valley and Benasque Valley, the hotel’s surroundings are ideal for activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paragliding, rafting, ornithology, mycology and photographic routes.
Prices from 175€.
On this trip we make a special stop to go with children, because near the Pinilla reservoir; in the Community of Madrid, we find Monte Holiday
.
You can sleep in cabins in the trees, in bungalows, go camping or enjoy the comfort of the ecolodges (large bungalows with views).
And above all, there is a multitude of outdoor activities in its Multi adventure park with zip lines, canoeing, climbing, human foosball…
Adventure and entertainment in the open air with a farm school… the children are sure to be delighted.
Ask for prices
The old millstones of the Alquería Los lentos(Granada) are still visible. We head south to enjoy the olive and orange groves that perfume our senses.
20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea and a little further from the city of Granada, you will find this haven of peace and tranquillity, where the sound of the water and its arches take us back to the 16th century in its full splendour.
You can enjoy olive oil tourism, cycling, spa, chiromassage and local gastronomy at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.
Prices from 70€.
We cross Spain from south to north and stop at one of the most spectacular coasts of Cantabria; Playa de Somo, cliffs and coves of dreams.
We spend the night at La posada de Somo with impressive rooms, whirlpool baths, XXL beds and wood, lots of wood that provides warmth, relaxation and comfort in equal parts. An intimate and special hotel that offers privacy and exquisite decoration.
We can almost hear the roar of the Cantabrian waves that only 300 metres away bathe these bright green shores of an intense sparkling blue. A wonderful setting that you won’t tire of enjoying…
Prices from 72€.
Can you imagine staying on an island in Ávila?
Yes, it is possible. El Castillo del Burguillo (Castilla y León) is located on a deserted island in the middle of the El Burguillo reservoir, where the natural environment is the protagonist.
Imagine the tranquillity of the surroundings, as the island can only be reached by boat and can accommodate a maximum of 10 people. Silence, nature, sunrises from one side of the island and sunsets from the other.
A curious experience that you can also combine with a visit to the Iruelas Valley Nature Reserve, just a few minutes from the island. Horse riding, nautical activities in the reservoir and centenary chestnut forests.
Check the prices, which vary according to the number of occupants.
We have travelled so far; we have finally reached the moon. Because Aire de Bardenas (Navarra) undoubtedly offers one of the most impressive starry skies that can be seen in the Peninsula.
Located in the Parque Natural de las Bardenas Reales, luxury and comfort are appreciated from the very beginning. With more than 35 international awards for architecture, design and photography, this accommodation coexists in total harmony with its wild surroundings.
You can visit the Bardenas park (on foot or by Segway), have a relaxing massage, enjoy a tasting of extra virgin olive oil with a visit to the olive groves and almenara and taste the local gastronomy before contemplating the infinite sunset and letting yourself be rocked under the starry sky.
Lunar landscape or canyon of the colorado, no doubt it will not leave you indifferent. Do you want to indulge yourself?
Prices from 274€.
Indescribable landscapes, nature in its purest state, bio construction, hiking, starry skies, church bells, sunsets, organic food, peace, greens, browns, blues… there is so much to see, feel and enjoy in nature; that doing it in a responsible way, respecting the environment and favouring the rural and local economy… is the best way. Haven’t you packed your suitcase yet?
Source: Casa del Altozano, www.desnivel.com, www.ternua.com, www.ecocosas.com, www.revistaviajeros.es, Turismo de Observación, Glamping Hub, Javier Sanchez editorial photography.