Impactrip’s Beach House wins prestigious Green Key Certification 2025

Leading eco-hostel in Estoril, Portugal, recognized for excellence in sustainable tourism

Impactrip’s Beach House, an eco-conscious hostel located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Green Key Certification for 2025, one of the most recognized international eco-labels for tourism establishments.

The Green Key award is a mark of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism sector. Receiving this certification is a testament to Impact Beach House’s deep and ongoing commitment to protecting marine ecosystems, reducing environmental impact, and promoting circular economy practices.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized with the Green Key Certification,” says Diogo Areosa, Founder of Impact Beach House. “This award validates the core values that drive our work every day, from upcycling and zero-waste hospitality to our direct community involvement in ocean conservation.”

Sustainable tourism in action
Impact Beach House is more than just a hostel. With upcycled furniture, solar energy from 32 panels, a strong zero-waste ethos, and its own eco-diving school, it is a living showcase of regenerative tourism. Through daily practices and community programs, the hostel empowers travelers to make conscious choices and become active stewards of the ocean.

Its signature initiative, “The Ocean Starts With Us”, engages both locals and guests in beach cleanups, snorkeling experiences, marine education workshops, and artivism exhibitions – creating powerful links between tourism, environmental education, and community development.

A model for the future of travel
Impact Beach House has become a lighthouse of sustainability in the Portuguese tourism landscape, welcoming changemakers from all over the world and setting a new standard for eco-friendly hospitality.