Sustainability

Healthy ecosystems and environments are necessary to the survival of humans and other organisms. Ways of reducing negative human impact are environmentally friendly chemical engineering, environmental resources management and environmental protection. The Porto Carras concept was developed with the need in mind to protect the planet and address its growing environmental challenges.

Customer trust and goodwill are our most valuable business asset and the foundation for our future growth. By working closely with its partners and clients, as by contributing to the local community, the resort strives towards a better and more sustainable future for all.

Porto Carras

Philosophy

Porto Carras is a green complex which believes in sustainability. “Green” is not just a trend, but a genuine lifestyle. The resort keeps guests informed by communicating its green choices, with its everyday actions and some useful suggestions to safeguard the environment; reminding us how small gestures can have a big impact on the entire ecosystem.

Sustainable actions

Green meetings: minimizing waste and promoting sustainable «green” practices like recycling (see the resort’s recycle policy).
Eco Towel card: only if the towels are dropped on the floor will they be replaced, to save water and limit the use of chemicals.
Eco bed-linen card*: housekeeping staff will await request if guest’s preference is to change bed linen every day. * Bed linen will be changed according to Covid -19 restrictions.
Ecological Cleaning products: the resort is engaged to increase the use of bio- cleaning products.
Use of energy-saving lamps: reducing electric energy consumption.
Flow-reducers in the sinks and bathrooms to save water.
Bath amenities without preservatives or artificial ingredients.
Internal road network for walking and sports activities.
Anti-Plastics: using bio-straws, bio spoons, and other utilities helps minimizing the amount of plastic in the resort by using other materials such as paper, wood, polycarbonate items, and so on.
Botanical garden in the resort: mint, oregano, sage, basil, lavender are grown on-site and used to season our food and drink. Additionally, the resort’s olive trees provide the delicious virgin olive oil used throughout our restaurants.

Food preparation: integrating local products and using fresh, seasonal produce as well as other ingredients are emerging as a significant focus for the resort’s food and beverage programs.
Menu selection: more selections in menus of all types that integrate organic produce, hormone-free meats, and dairy.
Botanical garden in the resort: Mint, oregano, sage, basil, lavender is grown on-site and used for food and drink consumption. Additionally, the resort’s olive trees provide fresh olive oil.
Spa: integrating treatments that feature local ingredients as well as natural and organic products.
Green routes in the forest of Porto Carras for hiking & cycling.
Sustainable Winery, homemade Porto Carras wines, with traceability and visits of the vineyard.
Desalination of water and biological waste treatment.
Porto Carras Grand Resort is awarded with the eco-label of Green Key.
Porto Carras Grand Resort is awarded with the Blue Flag eco-label for the crystal-waters of the beaches and marina.