YH Fattoria il Poggio,
Isola Polvese,
Italy

 

Number of beds

70

Number of overnights 2005
(or latest figures available)

5.325

Average annual occupancy

60%

Profile of guests

Backpackers; families, schools, sports, conferences and seminars groups.

Environmental features

Low-energy lighting , rainwater used for watering flowers, grass and flushing toilets, waste separation (paper, glass, metal), bio-composting, ecological soap, phyto-depuration system, ecological worm system, solar panels.

In the future: photovoltaic solar panel.

 

Environmental impact

Very low impact

 

Economic/financial impact

Significant energy cost savings in medium term