Integrating the values of Transformative Economies into our daily way of life is essential to make real changes and support local initiatives. In the face of our detractors, we want to show that the paradigm proposed by Transformative Economies is not only desirable but also viable.
That’s why the YITEG partnership gathered a list of places promoting sustainable tourism to visit. According to the World Tourism Organisation, a sustainable tourism place “takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, by meeting the needs of visitors, professionals, the environment and host communities”.
FreeandReal – eco-cohousing community
Free and Real is a non-profit organisation and experimental eco-cohousing community located in the municipality of Istiaia-Aidipsos, northern Euboea, Greece, about 200 km (120 mi) north-west of Athens. The organisation is primarily a school for self-sufficiency/sustainability, and a research centre for ways of living in harmony with nature. But, it can also host people that love nature and want to volunteer and learn things or relax and rejuvenate themselves in a beautiful eco-project.
Facebook: @FreeandReal
Migrantour Barcelona – a social and solidarity tourism initiative
It is a social and solidarity tourism initiative that shows the intercultural richness of the city through urban routes guided by people with migrant backgrounds (intercultural companions). These routes promote interculturality and combat hate speech and xenophobia by connecting citizens and visitors with the stories and cultures of migrants, discovering the most social and activist side of Barcelona.
Since its implementation in 2022, Migrantour Barcelona has developed two different routes: one in the Raval neighborhood and another in the Poble Sec neighborhood. These routes have been created in a participatory way with the intercultural companions and the social initiatives of the neighborhoods.
All in all, this project seeks to break stereotypes and stigmas by reflecting on themes such as identity, cultural diversity, discrimination, resilience, community, racism or linguistic diversity while building new narratives around migration.
If you want more information contact: migrantourbarcelona@gmail.com
instagram: @migrantourbarcelona
Mas El Negre – A farmhouse-incubator for social transformation
It’s located in the Pre-Pyrenees. El Negre is a 14th-century farmhouse that offers accommodation and different activities. It was rehabilitated in the care of the Vidabona Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes 3 main axes linked to the legacy of Lluís Ma Xirinacs, Catalan philosopher for non-violence. It is an incubator of collective initiatives for social transformation and networks with other related centers.The house has 8 rooms and a capacity of between 22 and 25 people.
website: https://www.elnegre.cat/
instagram: @mas_elnegre
address: carretera de Ribamala km 7, 17861 Ogassa Spain
ABARKA – Antiracist Restaurant
Abarka is a non-profit cooperative of social initiative, born from the need to self-organize as migrants and / or racialized people with the aim of solving certain problems arising from racism in the labor and social sphere.
They defend the power of gastronomy as a tool to generate quality job opportunities, while empowering the people of the community by valuing the richness of African cultures.
website: https://abarkacoop.com/
Ecopôle du Forez – a preservation place for nature
In France, between Feur and Saint Etienne, the écopole du forez is a preserved place by the non-profit organisation France Nature Environnement. This location is a place for preservation of nature, birds and wet areas. This large sanctuary allows environmental awareness and consideration of the needs to preserve wild species. Bike ride, hiking are possible to access the écopole. Explanations, guided tour, observation spot, workshop, … there’s a lot of activities to discover and appreciate the diversity and the wild wealth of the Loire departement.
website: ecopoleduforez.fr
address: chemin de Turagneux, Chambéon 42110 France
The greenhouse of Barcelona – A living and educational botanic space
Built 135 years ago by Josep Amargós i Samaranch, It is one of the most outstanding examples of the modernist style iron architecture that developed in Barcelona at the end of the 19th century. The Green house has reopened to the public (free entrance) after years of being closed with:
- More than one hundred species of plants of great botanical and agricultural interest.
- A wide range of informative activities are organised with the aim of bringing nature and botanical knowledge closer to the public, and at the same time reinforcing the heritage value of the Ciutadella Park.
- With workshops and activities for all ages, this restored jewel opens as a living and educational space dedicated to the love of greenery and the richness of our natural environment.
address: paseo de Picasso, 7 (Ciutat Vella), Barcelona Spain
Belle Lurette – eco-responsible and zero wasting restaurant
Belle Lurette is an eco-responsible restaurant run by Alice and Louise who are committed to propose high quality, short circuit and seasonal dishes. More than a restaurant, it’s also a lively place where local artistic exhibitions are exposed, well-being activities are promoted, or friends and families are meeting. With a zero waste and recycling approach, most of their furniture and crockery are second-hand. They advocate for a place where everybody, from all ages and status, can feel comfortable to come and take a break.
website: https://www.belle-lurette-lyon.fr/
Instagram: @belle.lurette.lyon
address: 34 rue de la claire, Lyon 69009 France
