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Recognised for sustainability: La Ballena Alegre’s comprehensive approach

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13 November 2024

Recognised for sustainability: La Ballena Alegre’s comprehensive approach

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La Ballena Alegre campsite in Spain is celebrated for its comprehensive sustainability efforts, integrating regenerative tourism principles across all operations, as highlighted in the EMAS success story for September 2024.

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Directorate-General for Environment

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Spain

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Ecotourism

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    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

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    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

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La Ballena Alegre, a well-known campsite in Sant Pere Pescador, Spain, is recognised for its strong commitment to sustainability. Highlighted in the EMAS success story for September 2024 by the Directorate-General for Environment, the campsite’s sustainability approach is thorough and integrated into all facets of its operations. It is based on the principles of regenerative tourism, emphasising economic, natural, social, and cultural sustainability according to the European Inside Model and the Responsible Holidays Model. For detailed information on the organisation’s sustainability approach, reasons for joining EMAS, key achievements, and future plans, please refer to the attached link.

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