In green spaces or areas that apply ecological, pollinator-friendly practices, the title "Bee Sanctuary" is awarded.

In a Bee Sanctuary, keeping managed Bee colonies is not necessary. Through group activities such as educational talks, themed discussions, walks, workshops, building insect hotels, observation, research, botanical activities, photography, showcasing best practices, games, and more, Bee Sanctuaries connect individuals, communities, and organisations, inspire, generate new knowledge about the ecosystem, and foster a shared sense of responsibility toward the environment.

In a Bee garden–sanctuary (hosting Bee colonies in hives), as in nature, the Bee colonies are not stressed, since the goal is not intensive exploitation or frequent relocations in pursuit of nectar flows.

If you are interested in joining the Bee Santuary network or supporting the initiative, please contact us.

Stamata Sanctuary, Attica

Location: Private property

On private land, set against the backdrop of an unspoiled landscape beside a stream and surrounded by organically cultivated vineyards, a poultry yard, a vegetable garden, and a forested area, lies a Bee Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary follows sustainable management practices. No pesticides or herbicides are used within or around it. The Bees enjoy a natural diet and live peacefully, without stress factors such as chemicals, relocations, or intensive handling aimed at maximising production. Life for the Bees and other pollinators flows in harmony with nature's rhythms. They are free to build their own wax combs, choose their own queens and the number of drones, and swarm whenever they wish. The Sanctuary also offers a home to Bees rescued from swarms. Occasionally, Bee colonies are gifted to good hosts.