Eco Beach - Lanzarote
Michelle Braddock of Lanzarote Retreats, tells BN ...
We’d been creating and managing holiday accommodation in Lanzarote for nearly 15 years when the opportunity arose to acquire an old restaurant in the Naturist resort of Charco del Palo. There was something about the building and its location right next to the ocean that spoke to us. And before we knew it, we were midway through a renovation to turn the site into a luxury, eco villa that would fit with our existing Lanzarote Retreats portfolio.
Venturing into the Naturist market was completely new territory for us, but the more we read, and the more we talked about it, the more clearly we realised there was a growing interest in Naturism. What’s more, the setting of our new villa – offering complete privacy in a serene environment away from the tourist hotspots – was going to appeal to our guests, whether they were wanting to bare it all or not. And the beauty of Eco Beach is that it sleeps up to 10 people on an exclusive basis; perfect for getting together with like-minded friends and family.
Peace and privacy at Eco Beach
Each of the five apartment-style bedrooms has a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom so you can enjoy your own space. The villa benefits from a spacious living and dining area, communal bar, and industrial kitchen, perfect for socialising. There is also a large studio for yoga and Pilates – we can arrange for instructors to come in if required – and a roof terrace with views over the ocean.
The outdoor area is a private oasis with lush tropical gardens and an eight-metre, solar-heated swimming pool for putting in a few laps. Or choose just to top up the tan from the comfort of one of the sun loungers.
Charco del Palo resort
The first official nude resort in the Canaries, Charco del Palo has a restaurant, cafes, bars, art galleries and shops. Directly in front of the villa is a gorgeous terraced white sand beach featuring a volleyball court and tidal sea pools, so you needn’t venture far for a dip.
There’s hiking and mountain biking on the doorstep and it’s one of the best sites for scuba diving on the island. We have a fleet of Toyota hybrid cars that guests can hire during their stay, and we can arrange for meals to be delivered if you fancy a night off cooking without needing to go out.
Go off-grid
Like our other properties, Eco Beach was designed with sustainability at the heart of the project. Features include solar panels to heat the water (with backup gas heaters) and power all the electricity needed at the retreat. There is also a purpose-built rainwater collection system, which is really important on an arid, volcanic island. We don’t think a sustainable holiday has to mean scrimping on modern technology: free Wi-Fi means you can stay connected if you want to.
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www.lanzaroteretreats.com/holiday_home/eco-beach
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