AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

At Knossos Beach S.A. we value environmental and social sustainability and we are dedicated to improving the environmental performance of our business activities. Whilst we have a number of environmental and social programs in place, including energy saving, waste management, water conservation, reef enhancement and local employment, we are active members of the Blue Flag and Green Key Association in order to be constantly up to date and act by the latest developments towards a Greener Earth.

The hotel follows and adheres to ISO 26000:2010, ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 which cover best practices, corporate social responsibility, food safety HACCP and quality respectively.

Overview

Knossos Beach Bungalows & Suites is committed to minimizing the impact its operations have on the environment. All procedures are supervised and policies are established aimed at improving the hotels environmental performance by reducing pollution, emissions and waste.

Architecture

The hotel is stone-built based on Cretan village architecture, integrated with harmony into the island’s natural environment.

All structures are facing the north, thus facilitating the natural air flow.

The bungalows are spread amidst colorful gardens containing local plants and flowers that add freshness to the microclimate and allow rainwater to reach the soil.

Breakwater to prevent erosion and damage by wave action, contributing to the increase of marine life in the area.

Guest Room

Non-smoking rooms
Magnetic card key used to activate lights & Air conditioning
Split unit Air conditioning for individual control
Ceiling fans, reversible
Double opening glass doors
Stone walls
Energy efficient light bulbs installed
Cotton towels & linens for bathroom and bedroom use
Guests are encouraged to re-use towels
Water saving devices installed in shower heads & sink aerators (without affecting water pressure)
Hot and cold water pipe insulation
Single lever mixers in bathrooms
Solar collectors are used for heating water. (Crete is blessed with almost 300 days a year of sun shine)

Public Areas

Energy efficient light bulbs in most public areas
Sensors and timers are used to turn off lights in public areas
Use of recycling water for watering the gardens
Use of biο fertilizers for the gardens
Use of gas stoves in kitchens
Waste separation into plastic, paper, glass, organic
Battery recycling
Liquid soap dispenser in public area toilets
Continuous filtering of pool water and regular monitoring of the water quality
Recycling of packaging materials and paper goods is used whenever possible with a process in place to recover all used printer paper for recycling
Consumption of local ingredients for food & beverage
Producing our own organic products (olive oil, grapes & raki)