{"id":18257,"date":"2025-04-25T11:39:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T11:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fincalasnuevas.com\/?p=18257"},"modified":"2025-04-25T12:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:52:42","slug":"sustainable-holiday-home-in-andalusia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fincalasnuevas.com\/en\/sustainable-holiday-home-in-andalusia\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable holiday home in Andalusia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sustainable holiday home in Andalusia, without an official eco label, but with a lot of love for people, nature and our surroundings! Sustainability. It\u2019s everywhere these days, and rightly so. We all need to take better care of the planet. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The tourism sector is changing too: more and more accommodations now carry an eco label to show how environmentally conscious they are. There’s no shortage of certificates, from internationally recognised labels like Green Key and Travelife to Spain\u2019s own Biosphere.<\/p>\n

But\u2026 here at Finca Las Nuevas, we\u2019ve consciously chosen not to have a sustainability label. Not because we don\u2019t value sustainable living \u2013 quite the opposite! We absolutely want to do our bit for a greener world. But we simply don\u2019t believe in paper labels or commercial certificates. We believe in action. In living as consciously as we can, and in keeping our footprint and waste as small as possible.<\/p>\n

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So, what do we do for a sustainable holiday home in Andalusia? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The well-known labels often focus on things like water-saving, waste separation, eco-friendly cleaning, community involvement and fair working conditions. All great things \u2013 and things we already do. Simply because it feels right. And honestly? We don\u2019t feel we need a label, especially not one we have to pay for. We’d much rather invest that money straight into sustainable initiatives. So, what do we do? Well, take a look:<\/p>\n

Water-saving <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Water is scarce in the south. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve chosen to plant succulents, cacti and other water-wise plants that thrive with minimal watering. We also kindly ask our guests to be mindful of their water usage.<\/p>\n

Solar panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our holiday homes are largely powered by energy from our solar panels. With all the sunshine in these Andalusian hills, it would be a shame not to make use of it, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

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Recycling & cutting down waste <\/strong><\/h3>\n

We have separate bins for recycling on the property, for both us and our guests. And we\u2019re always looking for ways to reduce single-use plastic: In the bathrooms are refillable dispensers instead of throwaway toiletries. In each house, you will find cool bags and shopping totes in every holiday home, no need for a pile of plastic bags!<\/p>\n

Herbs and oil are already in the kitchen, so you don\u2019t need to buy the basics. And any leftover food? We bring it to the village, there\u2019s always someone who\u2019ll be happy to use it. Throwing it away just feels wrong.<\/p>\n

Reuse & upcycling <\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re not big on throwing things away. Many of our things get a second life. Did you know Robert made the swing bench at Maria Abajo from an old double bed? * The games on the terrace, Jenga, domino and Yahtzee, are handmade from leftover wood. Even the little wooden wheelbarrow that holds the Jenga was once a quirky gift from a Christmas game where everyone brought something they wanted to get rid of.<\/p>\n

\"Reuse<\/p>\n

Fresh sheets \u2013 sun-dried <\/strong><\/h2>\n

With more than 300 sunny days a year, we line-dry all our laundry outside. No tumble dryer needed \u2013 and it smells wonderfully fresh too!<\/p>\n

Organic \u2013 without the label <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our olives, almonds, figs and plums are grown naturally \u2013 without any pesticides or artificial fertilisers. We may not have an official \u201corganic\u201d certificate, but in practice? They\u2019re 100% pure.<\/p>\n

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No chemicals <\/strong><\/h3>\n

And the weeds? We tackle them the old-fashioned way, with a hoe and some serious elbow grease. No Roundup, just wheelbarrows full of greenery and a good workout!<\/p>\n

Explore without a car <\/strong><\/h3>\n

From our finca, you can walk straight into nature. We\u2019ve even put together an e-book with beautiful walks. No emissions, just peace, space and the sound of birds.<\/p>\n

Peace, space and respect for the land<\/p>\n

No mass tourism here. We believe in keeping things small-scale. In personal attention, and in preserving this beautiful place for everyone, and for the future.<\/p>\n

So\u2026 do we offer a sustainable holiday home in Andalusia? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

What do you think? Are we having a sustainable holiday home in Andalusia \u2013 or does it not count just because we don\u2019t have a Green Key, Travelife, EU Ecolabel or Biosphere sign on the wall? We believe it\u2019s not about the label \u2013 it\u2019s about the intention. And about taking action.<\/p>\n

Fancy experiencing it for yourself? Come and enjoy our small-scale, sustainable hideaway in the hills of \u00c1lora \u2013 far from the crowds.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Finca<\/p>\n

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P.S. We know, staying at home is even more sustainable. But every little bit helps.<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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