A simple guide to the best eco-friendly holiday in Croatia
Whether you are visiting Croatia for the first time or are new to eco-friendly travel, you will benefit from reading this article. This simple guide will help you have an unforgettable holiday while protecting the environment at the same time.
It seems like everyone has visited Croatia. Incredible beaches, turquoise sea, local wine, rich cultural heritage, friendly people… These adjectives are most commonly used to describe Croatians and Croatia. So why haven’t you visited the “pearl of the Mediterranean” yet?
Horvatia, or Croatia as the locals say, is a stunning vision of sea, trees, and islands that is hard to capture in a photograph.
Croatia is certainly a beautiful place – let’s keep it that way.
You want to find out everything about the best eco-friendly holiday in Croatia, right? Follow these 5 steps, enjoy, and come back again.
Find a suitable destination
Where are you traveling from? You surely know that most forms of transport contribute to climate change. If you want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during your holiday, choose a destination that is closer to your home or one that can be reached by means of transport other than airplane.
If your trip to Croatia must include air travel, at least find eco-tourism options. Many hotels, resorts, and villas in Croatia understand their environmental impact and take action accordingly.
Choose the best way to get here
What we mean is that you should choose the most environmentally friendly form of transport. If you can travel to Croatia by bus or train, you should definitely do so.
If you must fly, try to avoid short flights and choose airlines with higher occupancy rates and more efficient aircraft.
Find the right place to stay
For your holiday, choose eco-friendly accommodation in Croatia.
Look for villas and apartments with efficient waste management systems, recycling practices, energy efficiency, and, if possible, those that use ecological materials in all aspects.
Be an eco-responsible guest
When visiting Novigrad, Croatia, or any other place, you should respect the local environment.
This means:
- moving along marked trails and public footpaths
- not removing plants
- not feeding wild animals
- never littering
When you return to your apartment, you may want to wash off all the day’s adventures – consider conserving water and showering instead of taking baths. Reduce the use of personal care products and detergents, and reuse towels and bed linen.
You should also limit energy consumption. Efficient energy use includes air conditioning and hot water usage. Turn off all lights and taps when leaving the apartment.
Cotton swabs and pads, condoms, tampons, and plastic should not be flushed down the toilet. Dispose of sanitary waste properly.
Almost all beverage packaging can be returned for a refund (0.5 kn per item), so consider recycling them. Reduce the number of bags, napkins, and disposable items you use when eating and shopping.
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Make your holiday in Croatia even more eco-friendly and avoid harmful recreational activities. Avoid sports that are harmful to the environment; instead, rent a bike.
Returning from your holiday in Croatia
You want to remember your holiday in Croatia for a long time, but 500 years is too much. It takes up to 500 years for a plastic bag to decompose, so take a reusable bag with you when shopping for souvenirs.
Think twice and count to a hundred before buying souvenirs made from any endangered species, including animal skins and body parts, tortoiseshell, ivory, or coral – they may be illegal.
And finally… enjoy the natural beauty and environment of Croatia.
There is so much on this planet that looks incredible, stunning, and breathtaking. Let’s keep it that way.
Would you like to book an eco holiday in Novigrad, Croatia? Do it now!
