Plaza Terra Viva Foundation

The Plaza Terra Viva Foundation is a foundation that aims to sustainably improve the social, cultural, economic and environmental conditions of Begur, a small town in Catalonia, Spain.
At Terra Viva, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive sustainable development and protect the natural resources that make our community unique.

Our goal is to create a lasting positive impact on the people, flora and fauna of this region.

Our essence

The Plaza Terra Viva Foundation believes that nature, culture and people are interconnected and interdependent.We strive for a sustainable future in which economic development is balanced with environmental protection, social justice and cultural diversity. The essence of our brand is reflected in our commitment to community engagement, education and collaboration with like-minded organisations.

Our promise

At Terra Viva, we are committed to working tirelessly to improve the social conditions, flora and fauna of Begur.Our foundation provides support to local communities, government agencies and environmental organisations to create a greener and fairer region.Our goal is to promote a sustainable culture of local cooperation and development using the latest technology, expertise and innovative approaches.

Our personality

The personality of the Foundation is optimistic, approachable, reliable and innovative.We believe in building trust and fostering strong relationships with our stakeholders, including local residents, tourism organisations, government agencies and sustainability organisations.We aim to encourage a sense of pride, cooperation and ownership in the conservation of Begur’s unique heritage, culture and biodiversity.

Our voice

Plaza Terra Viva is passionate, inspiring, educational and practical. We actively communicate our values to the community through various channels, such as social media, newsletters and public events.We focus on education, collaboration and community engagement by promoting sustainable practices, locally sourced products and the development of ecological resources.

Our message

Our message is underpinned by a set of core values, including:

Sustainability and environmental protection: We strive for a sustainable future by preserving the natural resources that make our region unique.

Fair distribution of resources and opportunities: Our focus is on creating access to resources and opportunities for all community members to ensure an equitable distribution of wealth, knowledge and benefits.

Commitment to community and social development: We believe that people are key to the success of sustainable development. This is why we encourage local cooperation and social development.

Conservation and cultural diversity: We aim to preserve Begur's diverse cultural heritage by promoting various cultural events.

Educational and innovative practices: We actively use innovative and educational practices to promote sustainable development and environmental protection.

The Plaza Terra Viva Foundation is based on the principles of sustainability, community participation and innovative practices. Our objective is to create a more sustainable and equitable future for Begur by inspiring, educating and engaging community stakeholders. The personality of our brand represents our values of collaboration, optimism, reliability and innovation. Ultimately, our goal is to create a more liveable and vibrant community that values environmental preservation and social development.

Our projects

Construction of an accessible electric boat

This project was developed by one of the resort’s staff and will allow people with functional diversity and/or physical disabilities to enjoy aquatic activities, marine therapies or to simply get out on the water and see the wonders of nature and the seabed in a fully sustainable boat. The goal is to make this leisure activity more environmentally friendly and to promote the values of sustainability and social inclusion.

NON-INVASIVE SPECIES REFORESTATION

In certain areas of the Resort we have seen that there were a large number of invasive species and we decided that, given the possibility and space, we would replant non-invasive in certain areas of the hotel. To do this we divided this project into 4 zones.

 

Zone 1: The area of certain Bungalow or Spa, which is where the hill is located (towards the exit of the Resort).
exit of the Resort). The reforestation of Phase 1 was done with climbing species Hedera helix and shrubs of Pistacea lentiscus, Crataegus monogyna, Myrtus communis, Rosa canina, Prunus spinosa, Rhamnus alaterna and Phillyrea latifolia. For this we carried out a process of
Mulching the soil.

 

Zone 2: The terraces. The first reforestation planting is being carried out with climbing species Hedera helix and shrubs of Pistacea lentiscus, Crataegus monogyna and Phillyrea latifolia. The revegetation planting of shrubs and herbaceous plants was approximately 300 m2 in 2023.

 

Zone 3: Terraces. Certain climbing species and species native to the area have been planted, but in this zone we have carried out a plantation of aromatic species such as
Rosmarinusofficinalis and Lavadula dentata.

 

Zone 4: Terraces (from Tinyhome 18 to Tinyhome 71, including Bungalows 66 to 69). The area has been reforested with climbing species (Hedera helix) and shrub groups of Pistacea
lentiscus, Crataegus monogyna and Phillyrea latifolia. Aromatic species were also planted
as in zone 3.

Collaboration between the Plaza Terra Viva Foundation and the Tramuntana Organisation for Social Inclusion

The Plaza Terra Viva Foundation and the Tramuntana Organization have decided to join forces to promote social inclusion and enhance the employability of people at risk of social exclusion in the Costa Brava area.

In this regard, the Plaza Terra Viva Foundation acts as a link between Talaia Plaza EcoResort and the Tramuntana Organization for the hiring of individuals who are part of this organization in its various employment insertion programs.

In this way, efforts are being made not only to facilitate the potential hiring of individuals from the organization but also to foster the exchange of experiences and improve the coexistence and social integration of people from different realities and backgrounds.

The collaboration also includes the implementation of cultural activities, workshops, and training activities to promote awareness and understanding of diversity and social integration.