Sustainability needs Responisble Travel
Reduce, reuse and recycle
Environmentally friendly tourism needs responsible travellers and residents who mindfully reduce, reuse and recycle in order to conserve the biodiversity of the area and protect its natural resources.
Corralon farmhouse has been renovated conserving its traditional architectural design as much as possible. Building materials such as the wooden beams on some ceilings have been lovingly restored, windows and doors have been recovered from former constructions and reused. Interiour decor such as furnishing has been attentively revamped to receate a typical Andalusian ambiance.
At our cortijo, we use cotton bed linnen, biodegradable cleaning products are used, plastics are avoided, optimizing use of natural resources. We use solar panels and low consumption lighting, water usage is conscientiously reduced and we have an organic wood pellet stove. Shopping is done in bulk as infrequently as possible to local markets with fresh products, recycled shopping bags are available to be reused and rubbish is appropriately separated into different containers for disposal.
Ecotourism - reconnect with Nature
Here at Corralon Holiday House, there is no light pollution, so the night sky is full of stars and the majestic Milky Way can be easily spotted. Ask us today for star gazing at the Corralon.
There is total peace all around, with absolutely no noise, except for the odd lamb and mother sheep, goat or night owl. We enjoy chrystaline mountain water and pure mountain air, free from any contamination too! Ask us today for the opportunity to go bird watching.
All excursions available at the Corralon inspire us to deepen our connection to Mother Nature, to enjoy quality time with friends and family and have fun.
Being in nature awakens the senses to the clean air we breathe, to the aromas from the pine trees, Rosemary and Thyme. Visits to natural pools for wild swimming turn into unforgettable memories. Nature´s sounds, shapes and colours come alive before us, as we marvel in awe at this natural paradise.
Local eco-friendly adventures led by qualified guides are not only fun, but also educational, and awaken our appreciation to the natural environment, and the wonderful flora and fauna around us. See ACTIVITES for more information.
As the Corralon farmhouse is surrounded by magical evergreen pinewoods, hills and valleys, bordering on Castril Natural Park, there are many opportunities to enjoy hiking routes suitable for all the family, without having to use the car thus stepping lightly or our Earth. Another way to reduce the carbon footprint is to organize airport transfers thus reducing use of the car.
Socio-cultural participation helps sustainability
Responisble tourists are keen to learn about socio-cultural aspects of their holiday destination, and we at the Corralon farmhouse are eager to inspire our guests to integrate as much as possible in village life.
We believe that teaching responsable tourists about this Andalusian culture that is so different from their own is one key to becoming ecologically friendly. Here in Castril, we endeavour to facilitate this type of culturally-rich experiences, offering educational activities such as excursions to local organic farming at vineyards and olive groves where the owner takes us wine-tasting to the wine cellar, and shows us how the crops are cared for and this exquisite prize-winning organic wine, and olive oil made.
Sustainability is a must for the Castril villagers who love their land and its people. It is so essential to support the economy we visit by consuming local produce thus generating sustainable livelihoods in the community.
Enjoying the local gastronomy, delighting in the local history or participating in traditions are some ways to keep our rural villages alive and thriving. So, thanks to responsible tourists, many native residents from these areas of unspoilt natural beauty manage to find ways to sustain this fragile economy, avoiding the traumas of emigration.
