Green Hotel Concrete Actions

Travelers who are sensitive to environmental protection and who rely on eco-sustainable tourism are constantly increasing.

Saracen Sands Hotel of Isola delle Femmine, in the evocative setting of the homonymous Natural Reserve, is consolidated as a hotel attentive to the theme of environmental sustainability. We believe that it is possible to join the forces and adopt the appropriate behaviours to contribute together to the defence of the planet, without sacrificing the comfort.

We have implemented a series of “green” choices aimed at limiting the environmental impact, affirming that the smallest attention and awareness of our customers can make a difference.

Are you looking for a green hotel near Palermo? Choose Saracen Sands Hotel.

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Photovoltaic and solar thermal system

We chose solar energy: clean, safe, and inexhaustible. In 2020, with a contribution of approximately €650,000 from the European PO FERS 2014/2020 funds—disbursed by the Sicilian Region’s Department of Energy—we installed a 121 kWp photovoltaic system on the roof of the building; thanks to available technologies, we can constantly monitor the amount of CO2 emissions saved annually. The avoided carbon dioxide emissions amount to approximately 69,600 kg per year and over 1 million kg over a twenty-year period, not to mention the significant savings in fuel consumption. In 2026, we expanded the photovoltaic array to a capacity of 1 megawatt using Zona Economica Speciale (Zes) funds by installing panels on the canopies covering one of the parking areas, thereby meeting approximately 70% of the facility's energy needs. The solar thermal system currently in use generates thermal energy for domestic hot water; the installed solar collectors contribute to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, estimated at around 4,000 kg per year.

Children's garden

The children's area was created to allow the little ones to have a green experience with games and small rides made of PEFC@ certified coniferous wood, treated in an autoclave according to European standards, using less than 1% plastic. A garden that contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions thanks to the use of wood obtained at zero km from PEFC® - FCS@ certified forests and to the use, during all processes, of energy obtained exclusively from renewable sources.

Energy saving

We monitor and record total consumption through a series of measures:
- in the restaurant halls we have introduced water purifiers from which each guest can get supplies using glass carafes sterilized with UVC rays and this to avoid waste.
- we have revised the entire lighting system and mainly installed low-consumption LED lighting.
- we have renewed the entire air conditioning system, which is now more efficient and gentle on the environment.
- we have adopted the use of electronic keys for the rooms, to control the dispersion of electricity.
- the conferences rooms, as well as the restaurant halls, have been renovated in order to take advantage of natural light thanks to large windows.
- with the installation of the new Schüco fixtures in the hall as in most of the rooms, we were able to reduce heat loss and, by increasing natural light, promoted energy savings.
- we invite our guests to keep low the consumption of water and detergents, as they can choose to reuse towels and bedding, reducing the frequency of linen changes in the room.