Inspired by the designation of 2017 as the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism” by the World Tourism Organization and espousing its moto, “Travel, Enjoy, Respect”, employees of Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa cleaned up 700 meters of coast with beginning point the harbor of Baxedes beach.

(TRAVPR.COM) GREECE - September 21st, 2017 - On Saturday, September 16th, with a vision for a sustainable Santorini and in the context of the International Coastal Cleanup day, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa organized volunteer beach cleaning at the harbor and the beach of Baxedes in Oia.

Inspired by the designation of 2017 as the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism” by the World Tourism Organization and espousing its moto, “Travel, Enjoy, Respect”, employees of Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa cleaned up 700 meters of coast with beginning point the harbor of Baxedes beach. Totally, 24 bags of garbage were gathered, including plastic bottles, bags, bottle caps, straws, aluminum cans, cigarette butts and rubbers.

The cleaning was conducted in the context of one of the largest worldwide volunteer efforts for the conservation of the marine environment, the International Coastal Cleanup day. This action is organized yearly by the Ocean Conservancy in global level and by the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association in Greece. Principal aim of this action for Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa was the removal of garbage which pollute the coasts during summer season and the promotion of the environmental awareness both for the local society and its employees.

About Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa:
The newly built Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, which opened its doors in 2016, is the newest addition to the Metaxas Group of Companies, which has been operating in the tourism sector since 1975. Located in a privileged setting at the edge of Oia, Santo Maris Oia offers seclusion and direct views to the renowned sunset of Oia. Accommodation is offered in 44 suites & villas and facilities include four outdoor swimming pools, a 300 sq.m. luxury Spa with indoor swimming pool and the Alios Ilios restaurant.

Please, find photos from the beach cleaning action in high resolution here.

Contact Details: (for Media Representatives)
Calliope Tsiftsi, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa
Tel.: (+30) 28975 02159, Mob.: (+30) 697 266 4966
E-mail: marketing@santomaris.gr

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