Ilha Grande Accommodation Pousada Olhos d'Água Sustainability
Pousada Olhos d'Água
Address: Rua do Cemitério - Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis view mapThey have taken several initiatives in favor of the environment. Olhos dAgua also has a pool with walls of stone, measuring 6x4m in the midst of a garden with various species of bromeliads and orchids. The breakfast is a special item: prepared and served by the owners, it guarantees energy for the day's activities as well as delicious chats on the Ilha Grande.
The pousada is located in the upper level of the village, about 35 metres above sea level, only 5 minutes walking from the central square, facilitating contact with the birds singing and the forest. This is a place for travellers seeking tranquility, contact with nature and who are interested in the culture and daily life of the places they visit.
Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
It focuses on environment sustainability.
Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
The hotel takes measures to minimize their environmental footprint by reducing their waste production. They accomplish this with their system for biological treatment of wastewater, toilets that minimize water use, basin taps with controlled opening time, showers heated with a solar heating system, ecological air conditioners, treatment and disinfection of the bath water for use in the boxes toilet discharge system (in a construction phase), capture and disinfection of rainwater for use in the boxes toilet discharge system (in a construction phase), garbage collection (in a developing stage), lighting electronics and the use of recycled paper for all internal documents.
- Argentina
on 26 Oct 2012
