Are you dreaming of the sun, sea, and beach? Unfortunately, many of our planet’s beaches are threatened by pollution and destruction, which makes it even more important that we treat them with care. The generations that follow us should still be able to spend relaxing hours on the beach. We also introduce you to some Green Pearls® hotels that are committed to preserving their natural and protective environment. Enjoy reading our tips for a sustainable beach vacation.

1 – Sunscreen

A day at the beach also means spending time outdoors and getting sun on your skin. So be sure to think about sunscreen. Unfortunately, sunscreens also get into the sea through our skin. Check whether the ingredients are a danger to the marine habitat. It is best not to apply sunscreen immediately before swimming, but rather to stay in the water for a shorter period of time. For longer dives, long clothing is recommended to protect your skin. At Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives and Tongsai Bay in Thailand, sunscreen is available that is free of harmful substances and controversial nanoparticles. So with the “Reef Safe” cream, you are doing something good for your skin and you are protecting the sensitive coral reefs.

2- Food

Getting food, especially in faraway places and on islands, is not always easy. To eat sustainably, you should try local delicacies and avoid foods that have long transportation routes. At Puri Dajuma in West Bali, there is a wide selection of different local dishes with chicken, fish, seafood, and local fruits and vegetables. Maslina Resort in Croatia is also located on an island. Most of the food at the 5-star hotel on the Croatian island of Hvar comes directly from the hotel’s own garden. Outside the hotel, we recommend you visit one of the many cozy taverns with their local dishes. 

3 – Drinking

If you are out and about a lot, you also have to drink a lot. A sustainable supply of drinks is very important on the beach. It’s best to bring your own refillable water bottles. In most Green Pearls® hotels you can get filtered water. At OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel, water is available free of charge from the water dispensers located throughout the large property.

4 – Avoid garbage and recycle it properly

It should be a common practice to take your own garbage away from the beach. Unfortunately, this does not apply to every beach visitor, so the beach of Zeavola Resort is cleaned daily by employees and people from the surrounding area. The helpers then separate the garbage. Unfortunately, a lot of garbage is also found directly in the sea. Therefore, the coral reef near the resort is cleaned regularly. And you can help the diving teams with the cleaning.

5 – Sustainably active

Our last tip is for those of you who are bored of just laying in the sand. You should also think about the environment when doing sports and avoid loud and harmful motorboats, for example. At the Eco Beach Tent on the Indonesian island of Belitung, you can enjoy snorkeling, diving, or stand-up paddling. Always take care not to get too close to animals and plants or even harm them. And if you like, you can also do some sports at the Baltic Sea. The Lifestylehotel SAND on Timmendorfer Strand recommends beach polo or volleyball. For something a little more comfortable, take a long walk along Lübeck Bay.