Sustainability2

Working in a sustainable way

Be active, Feel positive

When it's time to decide on your next holidays, from the hotel to the selected destination, everything has a big impact on the Planet.

At Galo Resort we offer our guests a sustainable vacations experience. Discover our commitments with sustainability and the small everyday steps towards the environment protection and our community benefit. 

Our main obejctive is to change habits and raise awareness. Join Us!

Water Management

IN-ROOM
Flow reducers
‘dual flush’ system
Replacement of bathtubs for showers
Towels reuse policy
 
RESORT
Endemic and adapted plants in the resort gardens
Seawater pools
Rainwater collection tanks
Beach Towels reuse policy

Energy Management

Photovoltaic Solar panels
Thermal solar panels
Light efficient system – Indoor and outdoor lights: Led Bulbs
Motion sensor lights
Air conditioning sensors
UV Window films
Replacement of old appliances with new energy-efficient electric equipment in the restaurant kitchen
Charging stations

Waste Management

IN-ROOM
Waste sorting bin
Reuse bag
 
RESORT
Common areas Eco points
Service areas Eco points
Battery and light bulb collection point
Eco points in the garbage collection area
Plastic Caps Collection for donation purposes
Paper Collection for donation purposes
Plastic bag reuse policy
Digital information replacing paper information for guests

Educating Guests

Planting trees action
Bathing complex and underwater cleaning action
Environmental resort tour (on request)
Plants Signage
Levada jogging
Charging stations
Kayke Rental
In-room information
Sustainability information board

Local Suppliers

Goals
Extend our social and environmental commitments to our partners and suppliers
Engage them in our progress and raise standards all along our value chain
Offer our guests healthy and sustainble food options


Actions
Buy local and seasonal
Promote seasonal and local products (local wine tasting and offering local food at our restaurants)
Engaging partners and suppliers in our actions 

Our Kitchen Garden

Lemon Grass
Peppermint
Cinnamon
Basil
Chive
Lemon verbena
Savoury
Parsley 
Lettuce
Swiss Chard
Sage
Beet
Passion fruit
Strawberries
Araças

Support the local community

Daily Meals Donation to local associations
Checkout 1€ donation program
Local students’ internships
Integration program for people with special needs
Including the local school in environmental awareness activities
Animal associations donation collection in the hotel
Promoting local artists’ animation, including a traditional Folklore Group
Promoting local artisans

Our Sustainability Commitments

Engage our guests
Transform our employees in our true ambassadors
Work with the community
Partners: Maintaining long and positive relations
Food: Healthy and sustainable – Reduce waste
Reduce resources
Environment: Protect species and the ecosystem

Educating the Team

Planting tree / forest maintenance actions
Bathing Complex Cleaning actions
Awareness actions
Continuous training

Certifications and recognitions

Hotel Galomar Green building

• 100% energy self-sustainable building
• 542 photovoltaic solar panels
• 77 thermic solar panels
• 4 water circuits (drinking water; rainwater; grey water; seawater)
• A seawater pool (65 000L)
• Energy Efficient Elevators – solar powered
• Efficient Kitchen – Equipment with short and fast heat-up times, no standby heat, optional automatic pan detection, Ceramic tecnology
• Recycled and recyclable materials
• Resysta (Rice husk material - identical to tropical wood)
• Used on outdoor furniture, floor coverings, balcony dividers, indoor signs
• KRION® is an ecological material, as it is 100% recyclable.
• Uniforms - TENCEL® is extracted from eucalyptus wood and is 100% biodegradable.
• Wireless technology
• High-Tech Door Locks
• Smart TV
• 2 Electric car charging stations – complimentary service