{"id":57688,"date":"2024-11-07T18:27:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T17:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=57688"},"modified":"2024-11-08T08:40:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T07:40:25","slug":"sustainability-hills-alta-murgia-green-oasis-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/sustainability-hills-alta-murgia-green-oasis-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability and Relaxation Among the Hills of Alta Murgia: The Green Oasis Nominated for the Ecobnb Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you looking for a place to relax<\/strong> and recharge<\/strong>? This little house<\/a><\/strong> in the hills of Alta Murgia<\/strong> is the perfect destination! Here, you\u2019ll find a true oasis of tranquility, surrounded by unspoiled nature. Enjoy a range of activities, like hiking, horseback riding<\/strong>, and scenic cycling excursions<\/a><\/strong> through breathtaking landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The house is located in the Alta Murgia National Park, a protected area covering over 68,000 hectares of nature in the Bari and Barletta-Andria-Trani pro<\/span>vinces, extending to\u00a0Basilicata<\/strong><\/a>‘s borders. This unique setting reveals incredible landscapes best explored by bike, as well as quaint villages like Altamura<\/a><\/strong> and Gravina in Puglia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another special aspect? This property was recent<\/span>ly nominated for the\u00a0Ecobnb Award, an honor celebrating commitment to environmental sustainability<\/strong> and green hospitality<\/strong>. To learn more, read this interview with Manuela<\/strong>, who shares the story of this magical place. You\u2019ll fall in love with this cozy cottage as soon as you step inside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Plastic to Nature: Manuela\u2019s Journey to an Eco-Friendly Bed & Breakfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Manuela and her B&B in the Alta Murgia Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What was the spark that ignited your passion for environmental sustainability?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I returned to my beloved Murgia after various study and work adventures. During that time, I was immersed in the production and sale of plastic<\/strong>, an activity that deeply sensitized me to the impact of human actions when resources are not properly managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the environmental consequences<\/a><\/strong> of this industry made me realize the urgent need to halt and reverse this kind of impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My passion for sustainability is the result of this awareness, partly a sense of guilt, but certainly a desire to change course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expertise, Networking, and Information: Key Pillars of Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Landscapes of the Alta Murgia Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What aspects do you consider essential in your journey toward eco-sustainability?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expertise<\/strong>: Sustainability<\/a>, in my opinion, is something you learn. It\u2019s a continuous journey, made of adaptations, changes, evolutions, study, and continuous updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking:<\/strong> Being sustainable on your own is helpful but limited. To truly support the environment, we need to \u201cinfect\u201d others with our passion and be inspired by theirs. A network of sustainable operators can achieve much more for a region than one individual ever could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying informed and maximizing opportunities:<\/strong> I\u2019ve won three grants for sustainable tourism in just a few months, which shows there are many resources to support a determined commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How would you describe your ideal “eco-traveler” guest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I have many “ideal travelers<\/strong>” here with me, and I\u2019ve learned a lot from them. Normally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n