Our Ecology
Following nature’s voice
Arta offers guests a stylish environment while promoting an eco-conscious spirit and slow travel approach to hospitality. We have worked diligently to embrace ecological principles important to short-term lodgings in an attempt to minimize negative environmental impact. Our belief in regenerative practices means we actively support and give priority to local suppliers and artisans.
In this respect, local craftspeople were hired to sensitively renovate the house, while retaining and repurposing as many original elements as possible, including original stone walls and numerous wood beams. We have worked diligently to ensure a 100% use of low energy LED lighting and the elimination of single use plastics wherever possible. Reusable glass carafes are supplied to every room which are easily filled by guests as needed from our 3-stage filtered water tap in the courtyard to eliminate dependence on plastic bottles. In this same spirit of conservation our linens and towels are changed on a three-day schedule so as to conserve island water and limit the use of detergents.
Each of our rooms features acclaimed Coco-Mat™ mattresses and mattress toppers chosen for their comfort, health benefits and use of 100% natural materials from verified sustainable sources. Entirely free of
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synthetic chemicals and fibers, Coco-Mat™ mattresses are highly breathable and offer better temperature regulation while effortlessly supporting the body to leave you feeling rested in the morning.
To complement our mattresses our bed frames have been custom made for us from sustainably harvested red oak bearing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) recognition. This certification ensures that hardwoods are sourced from forests that are managed and monitored to maintain a natural balance of tree and plant diversity.
Explore our bathrooms and you’ll find that even our soaps are lovingly handcrafted. Produced using 100% natural ingredients, they are composed of organic extra virgin olive oil imaginatively combined with fragrant and exotic scents to highlight Greece’s rich variety of native flora for your enjoyment.
And finally, even our yoga mats have been selected for their eco-friendly credentials. Made of TPE, a non-toxic recyclable rubber-like material, they are non-allergenic and are noted for their excellent balance of grip and cushioning.
