Homemade baked goods are prepared daily in the clay oven and jams are made from regional fruits. Mediterranean flavours and aromas are highlighted with a strong influence of the regional cuisine. Alternative menus for vegetarian and celiac guests are available. Many of the vegetables and herbs such as yucca, lettuce, zucchini, rocket, oregano, ciboulette, tropical fruits and more come from the host's organic veggie garden. The Main Lodge - The cozy, rustic common area features plenty of sofas, hammocks and cushions where guests can relax, read a book, listen to music or get to know each other. Free wifi is available. At meal times, guests gather together around a long table to enjoy tasty lunches and dinners. The lodge operates in harmony with nature and with a view to reducing the environmental impact to a minimum. Therefore, the lodge has implemented the following measures: All the cleaners are made with natural and biodegradable products. Sewage water and kitchen waste water are separated and treated differently . All the cabins have large watertight tanks to accelerate bacterial decomposition. Bath amenities are manufactured especially for the lodge and are made of biodegradable products. To avoid making the cesspools watertight with calcareous residue, liquid soap is used instead of bar soap. Bathrooms are cleaned with ashes coming from burnt wood and lemon water so as not to interrupt the decomposing process in the septic tank. Gas is used only in the kitchen and the clay oven is used whenever possible. The lodge's water is heated up by firewood boilers. They are only lit up twice a day or at guests’ request. Instead of batteries, dynamo flashlights are used and battery-run appliance are avoided. Well organized logistics keep combustion vehicles at a minimum. The property features about 10 acres of forest in recovery where the hosts replant native plants. The lodge has an organic vegetable garden and a greenhouse. The lodge makes their own compost with organic waste. The lodge hires local people to increase their standard of living. During your stay you are subject to strict rules such as: Dispose of anything alien to the environment, from a cigarette bud to a fruit peeling. Everything must be thrown into a proper rubbish bin or kept in a bag. Avoid picking up any plant or animal from the surrounding area. Avoid planting vegetation that is not native to the area. Avoid walking outside of the marked paths without the guide’s authorization. Guest should not go for hikes without the lodge’s consent. Do not hunt animals. Fishing is allowed via a catch-and-release policy. Children should not be left unattended anywhere on the property. Avoid using soap, shampoo, etc. that has not been provided by the lodge.