Travel Green: Sustainable Travel Adventures 🌍🌿

In a world full of amazing places, how we travel has never been more important. Sustainable travel is a movement that helps protect the places we love to visit! As travelers we can play a big part in supporting eco initiatives, leave destinations better than we found them.

But how can you start traveling sustainably?

Well, one of the easiest ways is to choose eco accommodations. Look for places with sustainability certifications like Green Key or EarthCheck which support local communities and try to reduce their environmental impact. Public transport is another easy one, opt for trains, buses or bicycle and you’ll reduce your carbon footprint and get to connect with locals on a deeper level.

Explore our Thatch guides featuring only Certified Sustainable Hotels, carefully organized by budget (under €100, under €150, and under €300):

A Real-Life Impact: Canary Green’s Beach Clean-Up Initiatives in Tenerife

One of the amazing organisations making a difference is Canary Green, a non-profit that promotes eco-tourism and sustainable projects in the Canary Islands. They do monthly beach cleans, Canary Green brings together locals, tourists and businesses to a common goal: keep the beaches of Tenerife and other islands clean. Each event draws volunteers to beautiful spots like Playa de Las Américas, where they work together to remove plastic, waste, and other pollutants. In addition to clean-ups, Canary Green educates the public on responsible travel habits, helping people make eco-friendly choices during their visit to the islands. These actions have a positive impact, Tenerife becomes a sustainable travel destination and everyone involved takes a bit of that eco-consciousness back home with them.

Here is their website if you want to learn more: www.canarygreen.org

And, let’s talk about eco-packing! Bringing reusable items like water bottles, bamboo utensils and tote bags reduces single use plastic, especially on beach days. Many travellers also find value in participating in eco-tourism activities like those organised by Canary Green and other local conservation projects.

Embrace the journey to becoming a responsible, mindful traveler and let’s protect our planet, one trip at a time! 🌎✨

Check our ready-to-go itineraries for Spain and Portugal, offering insights into local culture and hidden gems to enhance your travel experience: