We cultivate the countryside using a non-confrontational and a collaborative approach, staying true to our values.
Our vision is to leave a sustainable world for future generations.
The Cinque Terre face unprecedented challenges: dwindling natural resources, declining economies, a rapidly changing climate and other threats require that all of us begin to work together to reach common solutions.
More than ever before, we must find innovative ways to ensure that the Cinque Terre National Park can continue to live.
This is a time of opportunity. A time to move conservation from the sidelines of global priorities to the center of the world stage because the future of these lands depends on a safe, diverse and protected environment.
Our commitment to the environment
Renewable Sources
We take our electricity from Iren, a leading provider of renewable energy, renowned for its commitment to sustainable power solutions.
Compost
All food scraps are composted along with the remains from mowing the grass and pruning.
Reduction of car usage
By offering a complimentary transfer service, we encourage the use of trains and a drastic reduction in the environmental impact caused by cars.
Water saving
We constantly promote water conservation, the most important element for life on the planet.
ebike
We propose the use of electric vehicles for visits within the park, significantly reducing toxic emissions.
New trees every year
Every year, we plant new trees on our properties, thereby increasing their beneficial impact on the environment.
Disclosure
We constantly encourage our guests to follow our practices even in their daily life.
Bees and other pollinating insects
We do not use chemical insecticides to keep bees and other pollinators away, as we passionately believe in fostering a healthy, thriving ecosystem that benefits all living creatures.
Instead, we focus on implementing natural and environmentally friendly methods to manage pests, effectively promoting a balanced and harmonious relationship between plants and pollinators.
This thoughtful approach not only helps to protect the vital populations of bees but also safeguards other beneficial insects that play a crucial role in our environment.
By prioritizing these sustainable practices, we contribute to the overall health of our ecosystem, ensuring that it remains robust and productive for generations to come.
S ustainable Tourism
The growing urgency to minimize environmental impact extends to the tourism sector as well. Therefore, placing emphasis on sustainable and responsible tourism is not just essential but also presents a range of achievable priorities alongside economic advantages.
Advocating for sustainable and responsible tourism has become crucial in light of the sector's anticipated growth: recent forecasts from the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) suggest that in 2024, there will be 1.4 billion international tourists worldwide, by way of stays, reflecting an 11% increase over 2023 , or a rise of 140 million. As the sector's reach extends to more remote areas, the accompanying risks to local communities, ecosystems, and climate become increasingly pronounced. Hence, the need for sustainable tourism grows more pressing .
It’s no coincidence that the sustainable development goals set by Agenda 2030 align with this vision: indeed, two out of the 17 Goals specifically focus on sustainable tourism. In Goal 8, "Decent Work and Economic Growth," the objective is to design and execute policies by 2030 that promote sustainable tourism, thereby fostering job creation and celebrating local culture and products. Meanwhile, Goal 12, "Responsible Consumption and Production," calls for the development and implementation of tools that can effectively monitor the impacts of sustainable practices on tourism, thus enabling the creation of jobs and support for local culture and products.
