The latest list of Best Tourism Villages has been announced. In this fifth edition, 52 villages from all regions – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East – received the recognition, selected from over 270 applications from 65 UN Tourism Member States. Another 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, with all 72…
AgaeteSpainAgaeteSpainAgaeteSpain Agaete Spain 2025 Best Known For: Agriculture Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Gastronomy Contact www.agaete.es Where Mountains Meet the Atlantic Agaete, located on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, is a village where dramatic mountains descend to the Atlantic Ocean. Its landscapes are marked by fertile valleys, volcanic formations, and a…
AkyakaTürkiyeAkyakaTürkiyeAkyakaTürkiye Akyaka Türkiye 2025 Best Known For: Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Economic Sustainability Contact www.ula.bel.tr Akyaka – Where Nature and Culture Embrace in Harmony Akyaka is a picturesque coastal village nestled in the Ula district of Muğla Province in southwestern Türkiye, perfectly positioned between the Gulf of Gökova and…
San Cristóbal El AltoGuatemalaSan Cristóbal El AltoGuatemalaSan Cristóbal El AltoGuatemala San Cristóbal El Alto Guatemala 2025 Best Known For: Tourism Development and Destination Management. Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation. Education & Skills Development. Contact https://turismocooperativacarmelita.com/ San Cristóbal El Alto Located five kilometers from the colonial center of La Antigua Guatemala, Aldea San Cristóbal El…
AnıtlıTürkiyeAnıtlıTürkiyeAnıtlıTürkiye Anıtlı Türkiye 2025 Best Known For: Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation Tourism Development and Destination Management Contact https://goturkiyevillages.com/tr/anitli Anıtlı – Un santuario sagrado de patrimonio y naturaleza Tucked away on the legendary plateaus of Tur Abdin, Anıtlı is Southeastern Türkiye’s best-kept secret—a breathtaking blend of ancient history, vibrant culture,…
Antônio PradoBrazilAntônio PradoBrazil Antônio Prado Brazil 2025 Best Known For: Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Gastronomy Social Inclusion and Empowerment Contact www.antonioprado.rs.gov.br A Living Legacy of Italian Heritage and Sustainable Innovation Founded in 1886 as the last official Italian immigration colony in Rio Grande do Sul, Antônio Prado (population: 13,045, IBGE/2022) is nestled in the…
Arquà PetrarcaItalyArquà PetrarcaItalyArquà PetrarcaItaly Arquà Petrarca Italy 2025 Best Known For: Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Economic Sustainability Environmental Sustainability Contact https://www.comune.arqua.pd.it/ The Poet’s Village of Timeless Charm Arquà Petrarca, nestled in the Euganean Hills of northern Italy, is renowned as the final home of the poet Francesco Petrarca, whose legacy continues to shape the…
AsukaJapanAsukaJapanAsukaJapan Asuka Japan 2025 Best Known For: Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Economic Sustainability Gastronomy Contact https://asukamura.com/ Nestled on the southeastern edge of the Nara Basin, just an hour from Kyoto and Osaka, Asuka Village embodies Japan’s timeless balance between history, nature, and community. Once the nation’s first capital during the 7th-century Asuka period, the…
BarbarosTürkiyeBarbarosTürkiyeBarbarosTürkiye Barbaros Türkiye 2025 Best Known For: Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation Gastronomy Social Inclusion and Empowerment Contact https://www.barbaroskoyu.com/ Barbaros – A Living Tapestry of Heritage, Creativity, and Community Barbaros is a captivating village just 22 km from Urla and 55 km from İzmir, renowned for its vibrant culture, deep-rooted history, and community spirit. Known…
BellanoItalyBellanoItalyBellanoItaly Bellano Italy 2025 Best Known For: Agriculture Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Resource Efficiency and Waste Management Contact www.discoveringbellano.eu www.bacbellano.eu The Village on the Shores of Lake Como Bellano, located on the eastern shore of Lake Como, is a picturesque village that combines natural beauty with cultural vitality. Known for its stunning landscapes, medieval…