

Living up to its name the Natura
Beach is a hotel with a strong environmental ethos:
Design:
The characteristic low-profile design of the hotel buildings and their
distance from the beach are part of our effort of not imposing upon the
surrounding environment.
Water conservation
and sewage treatment:
A separate piping network
provides ground water from our own well to lavatories thus saving valuable
drinking water. The ground water is also used for the irrigation of our
plantations and herb gardens. All waste water is collected in a sophisticated
on-site biological treatment station and the treated water is used for
irrigating the lawns. Guests can help in our efforts by choosing when to change
towels and by refraining from throwing solid waste or chemicals in the drain.
Energy conservation:
Solar panels are used for
heating the water in the villas. Economy light bulbs are used in all rooms and
common areas. The air-conditioning units will go off when the glass doors to the
balcony or terrace are not well shut avoiding wasteful use. Air-conditioning and
all lighting in the bedroom will also go off when the key holder is removed from
the slot when the guest is away.
The Beach:
The absence of bright
lights and water sports on the beach is in recognition of the fact that the
Polis Bay is a breeding ground for Sea Turtles (both the Careta Careta and the
Chelonia Mitas). Turtle nests are monitored and protected. Our front office can
provide information and advise on ways that hotel guests can get involved.
The Plantations:
The hotel plantations, on
the left and right of the buildings, provide most of the vegetables and fruit
used by our kitchen. Depending on the season guests can participate in olive and
orange picking. The small animal farm is an attraction for children and also
provides for some of our requirements for meat and eggs.
Education:
Occasional lectures and
slide shows on the nature of Cyprus and guided walks to the Akamas Peninsula
nature reserve are organized by the hotel and are freely open to all guests.
