THÁI HẢIVIET NAMTHÁI HẢIVIET NAMTHÁI HẢIVIET NAM THÁI HẢI VIET NAM 2022 Contact Thái Hải – Thai Nguyen- VIET NAMthaihai.vn Preserving ecological houses on stilts The UNESCO cultural heritage village covers 20 hectares of green forest area, with more than 30 traditional houses-on stilts. The Tay community of 4 generations is preserving the traditional culture, including…
Manteigas PORTUGALManteigas PORTUGALManteigas PORTUGAL MANTEIGAS PORTUGAL 2023 Contact manteigas, Guarda, Centro, Portugal.manteigas.pt/ Manteigas, nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Serra da Estrela mountains, stands as a unique mountain village with a rich history deeply rooted in wool, shepherds’ culture, and a captivating mountain charisma. The region boasts a breathtaking landscape teeming with biodiversity and distinctive…
SentobUZBEKISTANSentobUZBEKISTANSentobUZBEKISTAN SENTOB UZBEKISTAN 2023 Contact Sentob, Nurota, Uzbekistan. Sentob is situated near the Aydarkol reservoir. The village is surrounded by natural parks, high mountains, and the Fazilman Lake, located 1650 meters above sea level. There are 701 households with a total of 2,024 residents living in the village. The village has developed tourism sustainably with…
Lerici ITALYLerici ITALYLerici ITALY LERICI ITALY 2023 Contact Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.lerici.sp.it Nestled in the embrace of the Mediterranean Sea, Lerici emerges as an idyllic haven, seamlessly blending nature’s beauty, cultural richness, and a commitment to sustainable progress. This enchanting Italian Village, with its mild climate and lush hills, offers a welcoming sanctuary for…
PaucartamboPERUPaucartamboPERUPaucartamboPERU PAUCARTAMBO PERU 2023 Contact Paucartambo, Paucartambo Province, Peru gob.pe/munipaucartambo Paucartambo is a town located in the South Andean region, which has succeeded in preserving its architecture, culture and traditions. Their commitment, in this respect, can be appreciated by walking through its narrow and stony streets, its squares and houses with traditional balconies. Paucartambo is considered…
TokajHUNGARYTokajHUNGARY TOKAJ HUNGARY 2023 Contact Tokaj, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungarytokaj.hu Nestled in the northeastern reaches of Hungary, the historic town of Tokaj beckons with its rich cultural heritage and the golden allure of Tokaj wine. Framed by the Zemplén Mountain and cradled at the confluence of the Bodrog and Tisza rivers, Tokaj holds a unique place…
ORDINOANDORRAORDINOANDORRAORDINOANDORRA ORDINO ANDORRA 2023 Contact Ordino, Andorrahttps://www.visitordino.com/ Ordino is a village located in the northwest of the Principality of Andorra, the Country of the Pyrenees. Designated as a Biosphere Reserve since October 2020, Ordino, situated at an altitude of 1,300 meters, serves as an exemplary model of contemporary society’s integration into a natural environment while…
Slunj CROATIASlunjCROATIASlunjCROATIA SLUNJ CROATIA 2023 Contact Slunj, Hrvatska- Croatiaslunj-rastoke.hr Slunj, situated on the serene banks of the Slunjčica and Korana rivers, is strategically leveraging tourism as a catalyst for rural development while prioritizing the preservation of its rich natural and cultural heritage. The town recognizes the need to mitigate potential negative impacts of tourism by…
SATYKAZAKHSTANSATYKAZAKHSTAN SATY KAZAKHSTAN 2023 Contact Saty, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Saty is located in the state national park “Kolsai Kolderi” which was founded in 2007. The park extends along the northern slope of the Tien Shan mountains, between the Zailiysky Alatau and Kungei-Alatau mountain ranges, near the eastern border of Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of creating the park…
SirinceTURKIYESirinceTURKIYESirinceTURKIYE SIRINCE TURKIYE 2023 Contact Şirince, Selçuk, İzmir Province, Turkey. visitephesus.org/sirince-village/ Şirince, a former Greek Orthodox settlement dating back to BC 5th, is located in the Aegean İzmir’s Selçuk, surrounded by the Ancient City of Ephesus, Temple of Arthemis, House of the Virgin Mary, the famous Nesin Math Village and also popular destinations like…