Ecolnet Case Study :: Eleonas
Country
GREECE
Contact Details
Address: Eleonas Hotel, Rovies, Evia, 34005
Website: www.eleonashotel.com
E-mail: info@eleonashotel.com
Phone Number: 22270 71619
Website: www.eleonashotel.com
E-mail: info@eleonashotel.com
Phone Number: 22270 71619
Keywords
agrotourism, olive grove, landscape
Case Description
Agrotourism accommodation - Eleonas was built to the highest specifications found in the agrotouristic hotels in Greece. The hotel has its own restaurant, a children's activity center in a wooden cabin, a study corner with a small library, a loom to try your hand at weaving.
Ecotrousim activities:
-in the olive grove: visitors can learn about the production of organic olives and join in the harvest between September and January, find out all about the mysteries of the olive, how they are prepared and how olive oil is made
-organisation of workshops (local plants, natural soap production, etc.)
-bird watching
Ecotrousim activities:
-in the olive grove: visitors can learn about the production of organic olives and join in the harvest between September and January, find out all about the mysteries of the olive, how they are prepared and how olive oil is made
-organisation of workshops (local plants, natural soap production, etc.)
-bird watching
Best Practices
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Criterion 1 D.3.3. Landscaping
Description
Description
'Eleonas Hotel is located in a Greek olive grove, stands on a hill surrounded by trees planted 100 years ago by the family, in the island of Evia. The owner wanted to preserve the natural beauty and the history of the area.
The landscaping was designed by Dr. Anastasia Ioannidou-Akoumianakis from the Laboratory of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Athens, with domestic plants that have low water requirements. Basic principle was to not disturb the environment and not replace with the other species.
To build the hostel, 5 olive trees have been moved and with their roots. The inclination of the land has not been changed and can not be plowed but is passed with trimmer every Spring and Summer.'
The landscaping was designed by Dr. Anastasia Ioannidou-Akoumianakis from the Laboratory of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Athens, with domestic plants that have low water requirements. Basic principle was to not disturb the environment and not replace with the other species.
To build the hostel, 5 olive trees have been moved and with their roots. The inclination of the land has not been changed and can not be plowed but is passed with trimmer every Spring and Summer.'