Gazans open eco-friendly rest house on the beach
A group of artists in Gaza established the first eco-friendly rest house on the enclave’s beach, where people can sit and enjoy the free services in exchange for food leftovers.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — In an attempt to preserve the environment and benefit from the resources available in the Gaza Strip, a group of artists established the first eco-friendly rest house on the beach of Gaza City on five dunums. The rest house is called Al-Bahr Elna, which translates into “The Sea Is Ours.”
The rest house operates on a bartering system, which means visitors bring their own food leftovers and items they no longer use in order to be able to enter and enjoy the free services, which include hot or cold drinks and a view of the beach.
The rest house also includes a library, theater, recreational playgrounds and a popular fish restaurant that’s under construction.
Ali Muhanna, an actor and a theatre director who is also leading the rest house’s team, told Al-Monitor, “The rest house seeks to get more artists in Gaza to spread awareness among Gazans about the need to preserve the beach and keep it clean at all times.”
