The island of Mali Losinj in Croatia, one of the most sustainable in 2019.
This 2020 we will travel to Mother Earth, we will be more interested in spaces where we can connect with the environment, we will want to relax and enjoy lonely and wild places.
We are increasingly aware of the importance of sustainable travel , of prioritizing quality over the quantity of air flights and knowing those places that are truly committed to the sustainable tourism.
In this sense Green Destinations has drawn up its list for the fifth time with the 100 most sustainable destinations in 2019 (the call for 2020 is now open).
To obtain the award, participants must present information on all the efforts and actions regarding sustainability that they are carrying out. Said information is evaluated by an international committee of experts, although they do already warn that there is no destination that is 100% sustainable.
“In all the selected destinations important issues remain to be resolved. Carbon emissions from visitors are currently not taken into account in this competition due to a lack of adequate data. Nevertheless, Green Destinations recommends traveling responsibly , adequately offsetting carbon emissions and avoiding mass cruise tourism.
Norderney in the Frisian Islands.
In October 2019, the awards were given to these 100 destinations on the island of mali losinj , Croatia. Because here? turns out mali losinj It is in the top of the 100 most sustainable destinations in the world.
In addition to the list, there has been a map with the sustainable destinations for each year and an explanation of why they have been chosen. highlights Slovenia which is the country with the most sustainable destinations, up to 31 appear on the list.
netherlands (previously Holland) is also the great winner with 10 sustainable destinations. Italy only has Cogne, Germany with Norderney , in the Frisian Islands, and United Kingdom with County Down. For your part USA has two sustainable locations: Lake Tahoe (California-Nevada) and Vail (Colorado).
The map allows you to know the destinations and why they have been chosen.
THE MOST SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
According to Green Destinations these were the most sustainable destinations in Spain and Portugal in 2019.
**From Spain: **
1.Baiona (Galicia)
2. Berguedà (Catalonia)
3.Atlantic Islands of Galicia
4. Menorca (Balearic Islands)
5. Noja (Cantabria)
6. Terres de l'Ebre (Catalonia)
7.Torroella de Montgrí-L'Estartit (Catalonia)
**From Portugal: **
1.Águeda
2.Upper Minho
3.Azores
4.Cascais
5.Lakes
6. Serras do Socorro and Archeira
7. Sintra