Officina Agroculturale Cafeci – Outdoor experience

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TRANSPORT SERVICES
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Best Practice

The company’s best practice is to offer unique and sustainable travel experiences in Sicily, promoting a more environmentally friendly lifestyle and bringing people closer to nature in an authentic and meaningful way. They organize guided hikes and e-bike tours, allowing participants to explore the natural beauty of the island in an eco-sustainable way. 

They also offer outdoor workshop activities that allow participants to immerse themselves in local culture and traditions, encouraging a more conscious approach to outdoor living and responsible consumption. They actively promote cyclotourism and beekeeping, encouraging travelers to discover Sicily in innovative and environmentally friendly ways.

A distinctive aspect of their practice is the involvement of the younger generation. They offer educational programs dedicated to children, designed to teach them the importance of environmental conservation and the beauty of nature. They want them to grow up loving and respecting the natural environment, conveying to them a deep connection with the earth and encouraging them to become active keepers of our planet.

Organization

Officina Agroculturale Cafeci

Officina Agroculturale Cafeci is a project that has as its principal objective the development and promotion of sustainable tourism in Central Sicily and especially in the Rocca di Cerere Geopark. They offer experiences aimed at getting to know the area through activities such as hiking and somatic trekking, rental activities and guided e-bike tours, beekeeping activities and “ApiTurismo” experiences aimed at learning about the world of bees and the work of the beekeeper, hospitality at the GuestHouse, a bike friendly facility. They also conduct environmental education activities for schools.

Impact

Through educational workshops and outdoor activities, they transform nature into a living and stimulating learning classroom offering a unique opportunity for children to explore and discover nature through sensory and interactive experiences. This type of directed learning allows them to understand concepts in a deeper and more memorable way, developing motor and cognitive skills in an authentic environment. The activities offered are a true journey of discovery and connection with nature, helping to cultivate conscious ecological identities.

Sustainability

The company’s approach is definitely sustainable into the future in several respects. Such as offering tourism experiences and outdoor activities that respect and preserve the environment and promote a sustainable lifestyle. This approach can be adopted in other tourist destinations to encourage visitors to choose environmentally sustainable options during their stay. This leads to improved environmental impact by encouraging responsible tourism practices and reducing pollution and destruction of ecosystems.
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