Many people who like to travel do not like to stay in stylish and luxury hotels in the city center. They prefer to visit a city, go to the heart of its nature and stay there for a few days. Ecotourism accommodation is actually houses in the heart of nature for travelers to stay. These residences have a completely local and traditional atmosphere and their appearance is designed according to the texture of that city. Your host will welcome you with food, drinks and local delicacies at the eco lodge. Of course, in these residences, each passenger has a separate room for himself and other facilities such as the yard, bathroom, etc. are shared with other passengers.
Choosing an eco-tourism accommodation will reduce the construction of huge buildings such as hotels and villas and buildings that are not in harmony with the surrounding nature and ecosystem. Do you remember the heart of nature or a small cave at the end of a winding path? Or you had a good time when you traveled in a group to a small village and met hospitable people in the village who brought you to their table. But after a few years, you will see that the greenery of memories has been replaced by big and soulless buildings, or there is no trace of that village left.
1) Welfare and Health Services
One cannot expect the comfort and health services of luxury hotels from an ecotourism residence. For example, all hotels have high-speed internet, stylish restaurants with a variety of dishes, separate toilets and bathrooms, etc. But welfare and health services in eco-tourism residences are not up to this level. Some of these services include:
Heating and cooling system: The cooling and heating system in these residences is not air conditioner or heater. According to the geographical location of the residence and the materials used in its construction, the cooling and heating system changes. Normally, a fan is used in summers and a wood heater or oil heater is used in winters. But in some areas, such as the north of the country, residences are built with materials such as straw and mud. For this reason, the summers are quite cool and there is no need for a cooling system.
Lodging Hosts Service: Typically, your hosts in eco-lodges are the owners of the lodge. Most of the hosts are a native family who live in the same accommodation. The service in these residences is done in a local and indigenous way. The food that is prepared for you as meals is completely local. There is a lot of intimacy and peace in these accommodations, and your hosts will try to share with you the traditions, customs, and native culture of that region. Even if you don't have a guide with you to see the nature around the residence, you can ask your hosts for help.
sanitary service: Usually, in ecotourism residences, separate toilet and bathroom are not provided for each room. Because the architecture of these residences is traditional and there is only one bathroom and toilet in the yard. Of course, as much as possible, all the faucets and tiles of these bathrooms have been modernized so that the travelers can be satisfied. For this reason, in most residences, night rest is in the form of sleeping on the floor. It means that every night a mattress, quilt and pillow will be spread for you to sleep on. Of course, there are limited accommodations that welcome you with chairs and beds to rest.
2) Medical and Medical Services
3) Native Help
The third most important feature in any ecotourism accommodation is the presence of a local guide. Since these residences are located in pristine areas of nature, the surrounding attractions are less known. Few people master their path. So, to visit them, you need a native and local guide who can show you all the attractions around the residence.
4) Architecture and materials used in residence
Every geographical region has its own special and unique architecture, which actually shows the culture and climate of that region. When you enter a village, the first thing that comes to your eyes is the type of architecture, the appearance of the houses and the materials used in them. For example, in the northern regions of the country, rural houses are built with straw and in the desert regions of the country, houses are built with clay.
Yasser Residence in Masouleh
Far from the city and near natural attractions
The first important thing that makes a local accommodation attractive is its proximity to the famous sights of the village or city we are traveling to.
Suppose you spend the night in the same forest that you are going to go hiking in the morning. it go Or be just ten minutes away from Hassel Marsh or Arous Lake. Or your residence is completely overlooking the view of the Hyrcanian forests or the Zagros foothills or the red beach of Hormuz.
Hosts
One of the good features of staying in an eco-tourism accommodation is that you are no longer a traveler and you are called a guest!
The advantage of eco-tourism accommodation is that your host is nearby and lives in a place similar to your accommodation. You can often talk to them. Ask them about the local life and touch the life in that area closely. Many hosts even prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for you, which is the best way to experience the local cuisine.
Local texture and color and glaze for rural houses
Even though tastes are different and maybe someone prefers renting a luxury apartment or a pool to local and rural houses, but don't neglect the pleasure of staying in a house that has the texture of the city. One of the things that makes ecotourism accommodations special is handicrafts. It is a place that is used in its decoration. Items such as rugs, crochet and local fabrics when used to decorate the residence give it a more homely feel. One feels that he belongs there and does not feel like a guest or a stranger.
Traditional northern thatched huts or desert residences made with the traditional architecture of the same region have another charm. They also give a better aroma.
Has the color and smell of history
Nowadays, many caravanserais and historical houses have been converted into ecotourism accommodation. It's like traveling to a city to see a historical sight, then realizing that you can stay the night there and rest. Many of these accommodations have historical elements in their architecture. You might not mind getting to know these different architectures.