We often give importance to the largest cities when planning to visit a country. This makes us overlook small villages that may turn our journey into a dream. Indeed, there are villages in the world that you should see at least once in your life. These amazing places will offer you a magical landscape, unusual activities and other cool things.
It is also the perfect opportunity to discover certain specific populations. We have therefore decided to show you some magnificent villages from all over the world. You will experience dream moments if you decide to visit one of them.
Visiting small villages generally requires less budget than big cities, this can be a real advantage for you. You eat good food and you share a good mood with the local farmers. If you are therefore a lover of calm places, here is a list of villages to visit. If you are in one of these countries, take a trip to this paradise on earth!
1. Simiane La Rotonde in France
By EmDee – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
In Provence, you will have the opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful villages in the world. This pretty village is located in the south of France and appears to be one of the best in the country. You will love the view of its lavender fields and olive groves. You can stroll through its magnificent cobbled streets and enjoy the view of its stone houses. It’s a real nest of history.
The village gives you the opportunity to attend conferences on aromatherapy. A tour in its medieval castle leaves unique sensations in the visitor. Do not hesitate to take a trip to the Abbey of Valsaintes which will allow you to observe a garden with exceptional flowers. Various colors are present there!
2. Cinque Terre in Italy
When you are visiting Italy, take a trip to the village of Cinque Terre. It is indeed a set of five magnificent villages that have formed one of the most touristic corners of Italy. It is also a village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will love its beautiful trails and mountains while hiking. The architecture of the houses in this set of villages is quite particular. You will certainly believe yourself in a paradise on earth. It is quite a charming and romantic area.
3. Hallstatt in Austria
Here is another tourist village that will give you thrills in Austria. You will love its quite exceptional landscape. It is very beautiful to bathe here in the morning or during the day. You won’t come back. It is particularly located between Hallstatter See and the Dachstein mountains. It is the oldest village in the country. It is endowed with quite photogenic corners and that is why every tourist who comes here never forgets his camera.
You can visit its old churches, an underground salt lake, a glassy lake, a museum with artifacts and many more. You will love this corner!
4. Popeye Village in Malta
This typical village is undoubtedly the most important and most visited in Malta. It was also the cinema scene of a very well-known film from the 80s. It has a rather special charm. You will be amazed by the beauty of its groups of wooden buildings and exceptional colors.
You will have fun like crazy there because the village offers a wide range of unusual activities. You will also be allowed to visit museums. Even children will feel comfortable there.
5. Oia in Greece
This traditional village of Greece will allow you to spend incredible moments. One of its charms lies in its magnificent blue domed churches. The village is much better known for its exceptional art galleries. It is therefore a dream destination for art lovers.
Don’t forget to walk through the labyrinth and visit the small shops that will allow you to buy souvenirs. Grasp the opportunity to take a tour of the Santorini volcano.
6. Ortahisar in Turkey
Even if this village is very well ranked, it has managed to retain its traditional appearance. It is one of the best places to enjoy peace and nature in Turkey. This pretty village is surrounded by tourist towns, but there is no risk of being disturbed by the urban hubbub. Its underground restaurants and bars will allow you to have unusual meals.
Do not return without having visited the imposing castle of Ortahisar which measures approximately 78 meters. You will feel very small in front of him. You will discover incredible things in this charming village.
7. Cua Van in Vietnam
When you are in Vietnam, don’t limit yourself to visiting just the big cities. You run the risk of missing one of the most amazing places in this country. This is the village of Cua Van. It is one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the world.
You will therefore have the opportunity to take canoes to experience unique moments with fishermen. It is one of the most beautiful mountain villages you will see in the world.
Here you can also find spectacular caves and exceptional maritime life. The atmosphere of the latter will interest you.
8. Shirakawa-go in Japan
At the bottom of a mountain, the village of Shirakawa will allow you to have an original stay. A tour in its many rice fields will allow you to understand why this pretty village is visited frequently. You can also fall in love with its traditional thatched-roof farmhouses.
Along the way, you can discover buildings that are more than 250 years old. Many unusual activities await you there! In the long list, you can for example learn to weave, dye, cook and others. You are going to have an amazing time.
9. Ait Ben-Haddou in Morocco
This is a very rare traditional terracotta village you can find in the world. You have to go to Morocco to explore it. The houses here are made from clay bricks, which makes them even more charming. It is located in a valley near the Atlas and has a long history behind it.
You will discover certain vestiges and then know more about the rich history of this village.
10. Juzcar in Spain
By Jordi Hernandes – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
The Andalusian hills also allow you to spend a stay in one of the best villages in the world. You will first be impressed by the blue color that you will discover throughout the village. It is indeed an agreement between Sony and the inhabitants of this village. That’s what makes it so special. It’s a Smurf theme that we live there.
If you want to live in a peaceful corner in Spain, you already know where to go.
11. Queen in Norway
Here is a small village that is quite well known in Norway. If it is becoming more and more popular, it is certainly for the peaceful life and the beauty of its landscape. You will find it at the mouth of the Reinfjord. This is also the place to visit when you want to observe the magnificent Northern Lights and spend time with its quite welcoming villagers.
You will also have the opportunity to spend time with whales when visiting this atypical village. It is also a very beautiful village for wild camping. You can also practice many other activities such as kayaking and other cool things.
12. Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia
This idyllic village will allow you to spend exceptional holidays in Tunisia. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and sits on top of a cliff. This atypical village is located 20 kilometers from Tunis. You can therefore leave the capital to visit and spend a peaceful stay in this village. Its cobbled streets further enhance its charm.
During these walks, you can enjoy all the magnificent corners of this village. Why not relax at the beach?
13. Ping’an in China
The rice fields of this magnificent Chinese village are charming enough that we like to walk around them. The inhabitants of this city still live in their traditions and respect them scrupulously. You can dive into its picturesque paths to reach the top of the mountains and enjoy breathtaking views of the entire village.
14. Bibury in England
This time, let’s go to England which also offers you a pleasant stay in one of the best villages in Europe. You can visit stone buildings.
If this village is quite popular, it is probably because of Arlington Row which is a particular row of weavers’ cottages dating from the 14th century. This is a must-see place when spending days in England.
15. Wengen in Switzerland
This current seaside resort is a real paradise for skiers. Its snowy slopes are very suitable for this activity during the winter. During the summer, you will love strolling through its impressive streets.
Tourists like to spend time in this beautiful little village. You can enjoy its magnificent holiday chalets which are bordered by magnificent landscapes.
16. Palangan in Iran
Here is another village that will impress you in Iran. The constructions are really unusual here. The roofs of certain houses often constitute verandas. You will be impressed by this particular way of building.
It is a village in which the picnic is a tradition. You will love the family atmosphere. It is a better place for a vacation in the countryside.
17. Gàsadalur in the Faroe Islands
When you see the images of this village, you only want to be there. The village of Gàsadalur is one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It offers green fields, but what is more spectacular is its cliff!
It is to the west of Vagar that you can find this paradise on earth. Since 2004, it has been easily accessible and this explains its emancipation since then.
18. Hobbiton in New Zealand
This hobbit village in New Zealand needs no introduction. This is indeed where “The Lord of the Rings” was filmed. So you understand why people love going there every year.
It is an exceptional landscape that you will discover in this atypical and calm village. You can walk in its exceptional fields, see the holes of the hobbits and other cool things. Visitors spend an exceptional stay in this village.
19. Qasigiannguit in Greenland
Here is one of the most beautiful villages in the world which is sometimes overlooked by the greatest number of the world’s population. But this is a real mistake.
Located in Disko Bay, this village is surrounded by very high mountains. The most unusual thing here is the very special marine life offered by the village.
If you want to practice high adrenaline activities, this is a destination that you must definitely try. This village will make you dream. Try it and you’ll see!
20. Colmar in France
Here is another village in France that should not be overlooked at all. Located in the heart of the vineyards, the village of Colmar will allow you to experience Alsatian life. You will fall in love with its traditional houses.
But that’s not all! You will certainly want to take a canoe trip to see its various canals and architectures that date back to the medieval period. You will be amazed by all the cool things you will see in this village.
21. Burano in Italy
It is a small island of lace that constitutes one of the most beautiful villages in the world. It is also counted among the most colorful villages in the world. It is precisely the dazzling colors of its different houses that will impress you there.
Its water channels are also amazing with their emerald green color. You will also have the opportunity to discover the know-how of lace. We dive into the imagination when we discover this unusual village. You will have to visit it when traveling to Italy. You won’t regret that.
