Lanzarote is not just family friendly, it’s eco friendly. From the moment you arrive at Arrecife airport, you will be aware of this, from the colour coded recycling bins for different waste outside the terminal, to the low rise buildings and uniform white colour scheme on the island houses. Sands Beach Resort is proud to be making it’s own contributions to protecting the environment.

Sands Beach Resort has been awarded a certificate from the Institute of Responsible Tourism, declaring it a Biosphere Hotel, in recognition of it’s policies. These include the use of low consumption lighting, watering gardens around the resort with recycled water, and the use of sensitive cleaning products that limit harm to the environment.

You may not be aware, but the desalination plant in Arrecife was one of the first in the world to recycle sea water. You may also spot wind turbines scattered across the island, making the most of the Alisio wind that wafts across the islands high points.

In your villa you will find lots of handy hints to make sure that the environment does not suffer, through thoughtful use of lighting, water and towels. When you look around the resort, and out to the beachfront, you will appreciate what a special island Lanzarote is, it’s good to know that whilst you and your family are having a great holiday, you are taking care to make sure the island and the wider world environment retain their beauty for future generations.