{"id":27062,"date":"2019-10-07T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T06:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=27062"},"modified":"2022-11-18T14:39:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T13:39:12","slug":"istrian-stone-houses-padna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/istrian-stone-houses-padna\/","title":{"rendered":"Istrian Stone Houses Padna: \u2018\u2019When you truly commit to sustainability, success is inevitable!\u2019\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the crucial obstacles in sustainable tourism development is the short mindedness on profits instead of the <strong>long term \u2018\u2019paradigm shift\u2019\u2019<\/strong> that brings not only <strong>profits<\/strong> but also <strong>benefits to the local community<\/strong>, <strong>respect for nature<\/strong> and <strong>truly authentic local experience for guests<\/strong>. Accommodation hosts who managed to successfully integrate sustainability into their philosophy and long-term vision are unique as a poppy in the field of wheat. Today we are chating with <strong>Jerneja Vite\u017enik<\/strong>, a passionate eco-friendly host of the <strong>Istrian stone houses Padna.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27063\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-27063\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/jerneja.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses padna - Jerneja Vite\u017enik, top eco-friendly host\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/jerneja.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/jerneja-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/jerneja-344x258.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">On photo: Jerneja Vite\u017enik &#8211; green host of the Istrian stone houses Padna<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This\u00a0outstanding Ecobnb is located in the <strong>hinterland of Slovenian Istria, <\/strong>only 20 min from Slovenian coast.\u00a0It&#8217;s the perfect location if you want to <strong>experience the traditional village lifestyle<\/strong>,\u00a0 <strong>walk &amp; cycle <\/strong>through the countryside while admiring\u00a0the<strong> abundance in nature <\/strong>and<strong> boost your creativity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27065\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna2.jpeg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - village Padna, Slovenian Istria\" width=\"770\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna2.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna2-536x300.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna2-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna2-344x193.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Padna<\/strong> is one of the <strong>very old Istrian villages<\/strong> which can be found on the ridges and flatbacks of the \u0160avrini Hills. Stony settlements on top of the hills picturesquely dominate over the low-lying fertile plain. The sunny and terraced southern sides are<strong> full of olive groves and vines<\/strong>, while the sunless sides are dominated by <strong>gorges and dense Istrian forest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-27062 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna-536x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - village Padna, Slovenian Istria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna-536x300.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna-344x193.jpeg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna.jpeg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna3-536x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - village Padna, Slovenian Istria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna3-536x300.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna3-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna3-344x193.jpeg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/padna3.jpeg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>1. Please tell us what makes your accommodation so special &amp; unique and what motivated you to enter the sustainable tourism market?<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27080\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sp.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sp.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sp-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sp-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sp-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sp-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone who works in the hospitality market has its own story or vision of the place they offer to their guests, but <strong>we are all connected, we share the same country and natural heritage<\/strong>, there are only differences in cultural habits, customs and gastronomy.\u00a0<strong>We don\u2019t perceive other hosts in our destination as competitors, since we all share the same region<\/strong>, we are just different in interpretating the story and life of Istria. We are committed to communicate the <strong>green story of Slovenian Istria.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27082\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/gs.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/gs.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/gs-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/gs-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/gs-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/gs-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For us it&#8217;s very important to represent our country in its best way. We are unique and special because <strong>we share the inside tips for our destination by providing local products, personalized authentic experiences and unique contact with locals<\/strong>.\u00a0The other thing that is very important to us is <strong>security, privacy, homely vibe and comfort of our guests<\/strong>. We cherish that.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27067\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/family.jpeg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb\" width=\"770\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/family.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/family-536x300.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/family-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/family-344x193.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Which green itineraries in the surroundings of the Istrian stone houses Padna do you recommend to your guests?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-27062 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S2-536x357.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Se\u010dovlje saltpans\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-27072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S2-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S2-344x229.jpg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-27072'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: Slovenia.info\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S1-536x358.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Se\u010dovlje saltpans\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-27071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S1-536x358.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S1-344x230.jpg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/S1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-27071'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: Slovenia.info\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>We suggests our guests to first explore the <strong>Salt pans\/works of Se\u010dovlje<\/strong>, they are producing salt in the traditional way \u2013 by hand. We also recommend them to visit ecological farm Gramona in Se\u010da, they provide <strong>guided or self-guided olive tours.<\/strong> Guests interested in <strong>herbology<\/strong> can visit the Histria Botanica botanical farm and attend <strong>workshops on the ancient medicinal herbs.<\/strong> In the village of Padna we provide guests <strong>e-bikes<\/strong> to rent and to explore the surroundings in a sustainable way.\u00a0They can order <strong>organic Istrian breakfast box<\/strong> and\u00a0indulge in <strong>5 unique local experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27077\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/hike.jpeg\" alt=\"Hiking in Padna - Slovenian Istria\" width=\"770\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/hike.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/hike-536x300.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/hike-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/hike-344x193.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Please share with us what guests appreciate the most while staying at your place?<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27112\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bl1.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bl1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bl1-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bl1-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bl1-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bl1-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Guests staying at our house admire the house itself, the <strong>architecture &#8211; traditional stone build house,<\/strong> the <strong>cozy interior<\/strong> of the building, they also are amazed by our <strong>spacious well maintained Mediterranean garden<\/strong> and the <strong>spectacular views from the terraces<\/strong>. They love the <strong>preserved<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>natural environment surrounding the house<\/strong> and the <strong>peacefulness of the location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27104\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/prof.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/prof.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/prof-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/prof-344x258.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By emphasizing they feel so comfortable at our place, we feel proud and 100% sure that green is not only a trend, but a necessity and new way of (well-balanced) life.\u00a0 We welcome our guests with\u00a0<strong>best local products like home-made wine or seasonal fruits and vegetables.<\/strong>\u00a0It is very important to us that our guests feel welcomed, appreciated, inspired and a part of our local community.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27068\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/box.jpeg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Istrian breakfast box\" width=\"770\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/box.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/box-536x300.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/box-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/box-344x193.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Which criteria of sustainability have you implemented?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-27062 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/robide-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/mandarine-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/r1-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Our &#8221;organic U pick&#8221; garden is full of <strong>organic fruits, vegetables and medicinal herbs, available to our guests. <\/strong>We are informing them on where to find<strong> restaurants serving traditional gastronomy from seasonal local ingriedients. <\/strong>As a<strong> welcome-gift <\/strong>we leave<strong> a bottle of biodynamical premium\u00a0quality wine <\/strong>from the Demeter certified biodynamical winery nearby.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27111\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/blog-344x258.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We use\u00a0<strong>electricity saving light bulbs<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>saving rainwater for watering the plants<\/strong>, using\u00a0<strong>eco friendly detergents and cosmetics<\/strong>; outside\u00a0<strong>solar shower<\/strong>\u00a0and outside\u00a0<strong>sensor lights.<\/strong>\u00a0We encourage\u00a0<strong>green mobility\u00a0<\/strong>with bikes available to our guests.\u00a0The village Padna is also connected to the Municipal wastewater treatment plant, which is also very important for the sustainable development of the rural-coastal community.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27085\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bicikli.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bicikli.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bicikli-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/bicikli-344x229.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. What does it mean for you being a part of Ecobnb&#8217;s sustainable community of authentic eco-friendly accommodations?<\/h3>\n<p>For us is very important to\u00a0<strong>care about the environment, nature is everything we have<\/strong>. Since Slovenia is a green country, the government should\u00a0<strong>support sustainability<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>encourage more responsible eco-friendly accommodations<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>production and living<\/strong>. Slovenian government should also\u00a0<strong>co-fund and support the renovation of the authentic homes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27092\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-27092 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sg.jpg\" alt=\"sg\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sg.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sg-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/sg-344x258.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">On Photo: Jerneja Vite\u017enik (Istrian stone houses Padna) and her friend Mateja Kozlovi\u010d awarded with Slovenia Green accommodation certificate (Houses of Slovenian Istria)<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Since many accommodations in Slovenia already are sustainable oriented and eco certified with green certification schemes &#8211; such as Slovenia Green Accommodation, it is also good to be a part of eco-community and support the green practices.\u00a0<strong>Green accommodation hosts share the same vision and should support each other<\/strong>. Many tourists seek for eco friendly and sustainable experiences in respect of nature and places and they also want to meet people who are involved in the eco boutique story.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27113\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-27113\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/Badge-Personalizzati-PRO_Padna1.jpg\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"2411\" height=\"2130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/Badge-Personalizzati-PRO_Padna1.jpg 2411w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/Badge-Personalizzati-PRO_Padna1-536x474.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/Badge-Personalizzati-PRO_Padna1-344x304.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2411px) 100vw, 2411px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Exclusive Ecobnb, committed to develop and promote sLOVEnian ECO boutique tourism offer in harmony with nature and local community.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>We are not competing, but instead cooperating with several green accommodations<\/strong>\u00a0in our surroundings, such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/SI-koper\/bed-breakfast\/houses-of-slovenian-istria\/BmjjM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houses of Slovenian Istria<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/SI-koper\/farm-house\/histria-botanica-guesthouse\/Nd5fD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Histria Botanica guesthouse\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/SI-portoroz\/glamping\/l-stile-portoroz\/RqxFX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L.Stile glamping Portoro\u017e<\/a>.\u00a0Slovenia is a hidden gem that needs to be nurtured and protected.\u00a0<strong>When we collaborate, we are stronger, wiser and able to provide better and more unique experiences to our guests,,,,and our sucess follows accordingly!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Inspired to discover this boutique green story of the Istrian stone houses Padna?<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27098\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/pogledi.jpg\" alt=\"strian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/pogledi.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/pogledi-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/pogledi-344x258.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two charming Istrian stone build holiday houses in the heart of \u0160avrini hills are perfect for your <strong>family-holidays, romantic getaway, passionate honeymoon nest, cyclists &amp; hikers-friendly holidays on the countryside, digital nomad&#8217;s retreat or just a civilisation detox.<\/strong> Breathtaking views from the houses, located on the verge of the old village, surrounded with the ancient olive groves will definitely amaze you!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-27062 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/spalnia-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/dnevna-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/10\/kuhinja-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Istrian stone houses Padna - Ecobnb.com\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the crucial obstacles in sustainable tourism development is the short mindedness on profits instead of the long term \u2018\u2019paradigm shift\u2019\u2019 that brings not only profits but also benefits to the local community, respect for nature and truly authentic local experience for guests. 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