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March 15th, 2016

Our planet is beautiful, and you can find the best vacation spots for yourself in it. You can travel to popular tourist destinations, or you can choose places where you will not meet a large crowd of tourists.

Here are some less popular places among tourists where you can relax and have a good time:

1. Unusual places to stay: underground beach

Hidden underground secret beach one of the islands of Marieta, in Mexico, boasts a crystal clean water. You can get to it by boat along a long tunnel or by swimming.

2. Savage holidays in Peru

Huacachina is an uninhabited oasis in Peru. It is located near the city of Lima, Peru. Today this place is visited by those who like wild vacation- people come with backpacks, put up tents, swim and do sandboarding (boarding on the dunes) and quad biking on the sands.

3. Vacation abroad: a village in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Those who have ever been to the village of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, were delighted with the incredibly beautiful Blagai Tekia Monastery, built right next to a rock in a cave where the Buna River originates. Tourists can see the beautiful wooden interior of the monastery.

4. Relax on the pink lake

Lake Hillier on Middle Island, southwestern Australia is pink. Even if you fill the bottle with water, it will be pink. Why the water is pink is still unknown, but scientists suggest that the reason lies in the salinity and specific microorganisms that live in the lake.

5. Scuba diving between North America and Europe

Silfra is a rift located in Lake Tingvadlavatn in Thingvellir National Park, Iceland is part of the divergent boundary between the N American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Here not only the most pure water, but the rift itself is so narrow that divers can touch both North America and Europe with their hands.

6. Where to go on vacation: Isola Bellu

In the 1600s, Isola Bella was transformed from an ordinary stone island in the center of Lake Maggiore, Italy, to the flower garden surrounding the palace. In addition to the palace, the territory of the island is also known for its baroque gardens.

7. Family vacation in the Maltese countryside

The village of Popeye in Malta was originally created for the filming of the 1980 movie Popeye, but was later remade into theme park. 3 truckloads of paint (about 2,000 gallons) were used to create the film's sets. Today, tourists can go boating here, visit a wine house and jump on water jumps.

8. Vacation in China: red land

The Red Land in Dongchuan is 250 km from Kunming. High air temperatures and frequent rains in the region have turned the color of Dongchuan's soil to red. The soil contains oxidized iron and minerals that affect the color of the mail and flowering plants all year round.

9. Unusual places on earth: Darvaza

Darvaza is a gas crater in Turkmenistan. Both locals and tourists are nicknamed given place"The door to the underworld" or "The gate to hell". This huge fire hole was created in 1971 when Soviet geologists foundaccumulation of underground gasnear the village of Darvaza.

When drilling of an exploratory well began, experts discovered an underground void - at that moment the earth collapsed, after which a big hole filled with gas. In order to avoid poisoning people and livestock with gas, it was decided to set fire to the gas. Geologists believed that the fire would go out after a few days, but they were wrong. The natural gas that is constantly coming out of the crater has been keeping the fire going around the clock for several years now.

10. Vacation on Flores Island

Flores Island, an island off the coast of Portugal, is famous for its flowers dotted throughout the island. The name Florish came about precisely because of this feature. The island also has natural hot springs and lagoons where you can swim.

11. Active holidays in Greece

Ghiola on the island of Thassos in Greece is an isolated lagoon that has developed naturally. This lagoon is located near the settlement of Astris. Getting here is not easy, as the nearest road is about 1 km away, and leaving the car, you will have to walk. But if you succeed, you will enjoy not only beautiful view, but you can also swim in unusual place with sea views.

12. Rest without the sea: an unusual cathedral over the rocks

Las Lajas Church is located 7 km from the city of Ipiales, Colombia, on the border of Colombia and Ecuador. It is located in the canyon of the Guaitara River, above green rocks and waterfalls, and is one of the most popular temples in the country. The cathedral, created in the neo-Gothic style, stands right on the bridge.

13. Where to go on vacation in the summer: the dunes in Brazil

During the rainy seasons, the Lencois Maranhenses National Park in the state of Maranhao, Brazil, comes into its own in an unusual way. Thanks to frequent rains and 40-meter sand dunes, here is formed a large number of lagoons, but no vegetation.

The best time to visit this place is between July and September, when the deepest lagoons are most abundant.

14. Rest in the jungle of Guatemala

The Guatemalan natural monument Semuc Champey is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in the country and in the world. This place is hidden from the eyes of tourists deep in the jungle. The name was given to it by the Kekchi Indians, and it is translated as "a place where the river goes underground." Around - the jungle, and among them you can relax in the cool waters of natural pools.

15. Unusual city in New Zealand

Take a dip in the hot springs of Rotorua on the shores of the lake of the same name. They are located on the North Island, New Zealand. The city of Rotorua is also famous for its geysers, thermal waters and mud pools. This city was nicknamed "Sulphur City" (Sulfur City).

16. Vacation in Spain

The city of Setenil de las Bodegas appeared among a network of caves in the rocks above the Rio Trejo, Spain. The white houses of this rock city are built into the rock, and some even use it as a roof.

Here you can find many bars and restaurants serving delicious food.

17. Unusual park in South Africa

Namaqualand National Park in South Africa got its name in honor of the Nama people living in those places. Just once a year (usually in spring), these arid valleys experience rain and turn into multicolored flower carpets of orange and white daisies.

It is worth noting that tourists are forbidden to visit this place, but during the daisy season a huge number of people from all over the world come, settle in towns and camp on the periphery of the park.

18. Cave in France

Discovered by a hunter in 1836, a cave in the commune of Saint-Marseille-d'Ardèche, France contains a network of underground reservoirs and rock formations with a total length of more than 60 km.

19. Holidays in French Polynesia

Rangiroa is the largest atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago and is located in French Polynesia. Here you can find a large number of oysters that produce black pearls.

The land area is 79 sq. km, and it itself consists of a cluster of 415 small islands. This place is also famous among divers and dolphin lovers. In addition, manta rays, green sea ​​turtles and hammerhead sharks.

20. Unusual city in Italy

The small Italian town of Castelluccio, Italy, is located near the commune of Norcia. It is known for its huge variety of flowers that bloom between the end of May and July.

Bonus

marble cave

The Marble Caves are located on Lake Buenos Aires (or General Carrera).

For thousands of years, waves crashed against the calcium carbonate walls and eventually formed marble patterns on the cave walls.

This lake glacial origin can be found on the border of Chile and Argentina.

Consider a list of resorts that deserve attention.

Zakynthos island, Greece

The same island, the photo of which can be seen in magazines and on the covers of guidebooks.

The island has natural and man-made attractions, the main of which is Navagio Bay. You won't have to fight with other tourists to inspect the bay, as, for example, in the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete.

El Gunna, Egypt

Egypt is not only Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, it is also located on the Red Sea coast luxury resort El Gunna, built by an Egyptian billionaire on small islands connected by bridges and canals, reminiscent of Venice.

The resort is located 22 km from Hurghada airport and mainly consists of 4* and 5* hotels.

Koh Chang Island, Thailand

The island of Koh Chang began to develop tourism quite recently, in 2000, so there is no high prices, friendly residents and friendly hotels.

And untouched nature tropical jungle and gorgeous beaches make the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway or a relaxing getaway.

Costa Cantabria, Spain

In the north of Spain there is a beautiful resort of Costa Cantabria, it is here that locals come to relax, especially from hot Andalusia.

The pearl of the resort is the city of Santander, which almost completely burned down in a fire in 1941, but was later restored and turned into a beautiful capital of the region.

Hvar Island, Croatia

One of the most sunny islands Croatia - Hvar attracts with incredible natural beauty and cozy towns.

This is a more youthful holiday destination compared to other resorts in Croatia and much cheaper than the popular Dubrovnik.

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If you have firmly decided that you do not want to spend your holidays in a popular resort where prices are 10 times higher, then we have for you good news. Forbes magazine talked to experts who told about the most unusual and little-known places that will give you a lot of new experiences and, perhaps, change your life.

And we are in website supplemented this list and chose not only the most interesting, but also inexpensive destinations where you should go this year. You probably haven't even heard of many of them.

1. Zanzibar

Based on the name, it seems that this is an island where you can only go to Honeymoon but it is not as expensive as many people think. This heavenly place belongs to Tanzania and is surrounded by warm Indian Ocean. Endless white sand beaches, turquoise waters and beautiful nature- all as in the picture.

How to get there: Most cheap option- fly to Tanzania to Dar es Salaam, and from there on a brand new ferry for only $ 35 (3 hours). Or on a small plane for $100 (20 minutes).

Housing: Experienced travelers advise the Surf Escape hotel, where a room costs $ 40 per night, it is located right on the beach, there is a place for surfing, a beach area. And incredible sunsets.

Where to go: For adventure seekers - jungle walks, island tours, diving and surfing. For those who want to relax peacefully, there is a white sand beach.

2 Naples, Italy

Naples is one of the oldest cities in European continent. It's filled to the brim cultural monuments: from seaside castles to underground catacombs. This is a real archive of history that entices and fascinates.

How to get there: Ticket prices for Naples start at $150.

Housing: Hotel prices tend to be high, starting at $116 for a 4-star hotel. But a cozy European-style apartment can be rented for only $35 per day.

4. Tasmania, Australia (Tasmania, Australia)

If you want to get to the resort, then Tasmania is not for you. There are beaches and lakes where you can swim in the clearest water, but this is not what people come here for. There are world-class hikes here. Tasmania boasts epic scenery, suspension bridges, forest huts, huge waterfalls, neon night lights and the purest air.

How to get there: There are many budget local flights to Tasmania: from Sydney, Canberra, Perth or Melbourne. But the most the best option is to rent a car in a large neighboring city and explore the state on your own.

Housing: Hotels start from $39 per night, hostels - from $31. It will be cheaper to rent an apartment - from $15 per night.

5. Cuzco, Peru

The capital of the Inca Empire, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the most unusual cities in the world. There are monuments ancient civilization, colorful buildings of several cultures, and locals go to national costumes and sell clothing made from llama wool.

How to get there: Flights to local airport are from all over the world. And in the city, experienced travelers are advised to move only on foot.

Housing: Hostel - $ 13, hotel - $ 35, apartments - $ 24 per day.

6. Istanbul, Turkey

Recently the course Turkish lira dropped a lot, which means that a trip to Istanbul has become many times cheaper. Istanbul is the place where one of the oldest markets in the world, ancient palaces, museums and much more.

How to get there: Today it is one of the cheapest destinations. The city itself is best explored on foot or by bike.

Housing: Hostels - $ 14, hotels - $ 18, apartments - from $ 18 per day.

7. Karpathos, Greece (Karpathos, Greece)

The Greek island of Karpathos is where sun, sand, history and low prices come together. Here you can see the ancient ruins in Agia Anastasia or visit the national Archaeological Museum. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can do active sports: fishing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving and sailing.

How to get there: Greece is one of the most profitable destinations this year, so finding cheap flights to a local airport is not difficult. The city is worth walking.

Housing: Experienced travelers prefer to rent studio apartments, prices for which start at $ 50. There are also many budget 5-star hotels up to $ 100 per day.

Where to go: To one of the beaches (Chicken Bay, Apella, Kato Lako, Lefkos, Achata), tours.

8. Jeju Island, Korea

Forest-covered temples, blue mineral waters and many unusual dishes. Jeju Island is not the most famous part of Korea, but the prices here are more than affordable for any traveler.

How to get around: The island is best explored by car, but there are also fast and convenient bus routes.

Housing: A hostel or hotel starts at $27 per night. Asian-style apartments can be found from $20 per night.

9. Montenegro (Montenegro)

Travelers who decide to come to Montenegro will be met by massive mountains, ancient Roman villas, clear waters and incredible scenery. In addition, there are gorgeous Adriatic beaches in Budva, Becici and on the island of Sveti Stefan. As well as the famous spa resorts of the Bay of Kotor.

How to get around: Most cities are so tiny that they can be explored on foot. Walk between cities comfortable buses and trains.

Housing: Hostels - $13, hotels - $60 per night. Apartment by the sea - from $ 35.

10. Mostar, Bosnia

Mostar - old City and a pristine stretch of the Ottoman Empire. The place is unique in that two different cultures (Europe and Asia), two religions (Muslim and Christianity) coexist here, and the medieval arch bridge(Star Most), whose history is as unique as the city.

How to get around: It is better to move around the city on foot or rent a bicycle.

Housing: Hostel - $ 19, hotel - $ 25. And good apartments can be rented for only $ 16 per day.

12. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is small state, which will give a great experience and does not require a lot of money. Here tasty food, rocks of Sigiriya, surfing in Arugam bay, climbing to the top of Adam's peak.

The most enjoyable seaside vacation

Summer is getting closer, it's time to think about where to spend it. It was on the eve of the summer season that we compiled a rating of the best places for a beach holiday in Europe, Russia and exotic countries. Don't know where to go? Meet!

Where should you not go?

• Leave aside European resorts that offer holidays on the Black Sea. The service there, of course, is higher than domestic, but the sea is the same, and the pricing policy may well be compared with resorts mediterranean sea or the Indian Ocean.
• You should not go to those countries that seem unsafe to you: Thailand, India, Bangladesh. And if you decide to go there, carefully choose a place and a hotel.
• To resorts where there is at least a hint of an unfriendly attitude towards Russians. Your vacation could turn into a nightmare, so read the reviews carefully.
• In countries where you have to overpay. Holidays in Croatia prefer Montenegro, instead of Thailand choose the Philippines, and prefer Grenada to the Bahamas. There you will find everything the same, but much cheaper.

Rating of the best places for a beach holiday

The best beach holiday in Europe

Greece, Crete

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Crete is the most popular place in Greece, where our tourists prefer to go on vacation. If you go on your own, you can quite meet the modest amount and have a great time both on the beach and on excursions.
Advantages:

• clear sea, sandy beach;
• excellent European service, friendly staff;
• The rich history of Greece will not let you get bored during your vacation.

Flaws:

• need to get a visa.

Advice: if you do not want to get to Crete in the very heat, choose either June or September for a vacation.
Reviews vacationers in Crete:
“Greece is the perfect place, I went for the third time! Satisfied!"
“This year we rested near Heraklion and traveled eastern part Crete. It is very tempting to return to Crete and see the west (they say it is even better!)

Montenegro, Budva

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Montenegro is advised to go to those who decide for the first time to relax at sea abroad. The price-quality ratio is obvious here, besides, there are many advantages to vacationing in distant countries. Also, many prefer Montenegro to Bulgaria due to the fact that the Adriatic Sea is here, and not the Black Sea.

Advantages:

• prices for almost everything are acceptable, Bulgaria and Croatia are much more expensive;
• similar mentality, no language and cultural barrier;
• no visa required;
• the beach is both pebbly and sandy.

Flaws

Adviсe:

• it is better to stay not in Budva itself, but in nearby villages, for example, in the village. Yaz. There less people on the beach and prices are even lower;
• most optimal time for rest - June.

Reviews vacationers in Budva:
"Great big beach in the village Yaz. There are small pebbles on one side and sand on the other. In Budva itself, on the beach - horror, darkness for the people, so we chose real best option for us".
“As for food, I’ll say that we spent lunch and dinner on the embankment. They took a shawarma for 3 euros (they have such huge portions), I personally had enough until 9 pm. Beer - 1.5 euros, chicken in pita bread - 3 euros, expensive tea - 3 euros, ice cream - 1.5 euros (also a large portion). There is also a small one - 0.5 cents.

Spain, Mallorca

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Popular resort island in the Mediterranean, people with above-average incomes choose. Spain - Pretty dear country, so the rest here will cost a pretty penny.
Advantages:

• excellent European service;
• beaches for every taste: sandy and rocky, clear sea;
• the richest culture in Spain.

Flaws:

• need a visa.

Reviews vacationers in Mallorca:
“We rested in the Cala D’or area - this South part islands, a few dozen kilometers from the capital Palma de Mallorca, in my opinion - a good place for a calm family vacation, in contrast to areas located near Palma.
“The island resembles a miniature Spain. Here you can find a beach for every taste and color ... You can also decide on the issue of privacy: you can go to very noisy beaches or visit a secluded beach where there are very few people.

Italy, Calabria

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Calabria, which is located on the "toe" of the Italian boot, is perfect for beach lovers. There are not many attractions here, but prices are low, beautiful beaches and clear sea.

Advantages:

• cheap hotels and life in general;
• clean sea, sandy beaches;
• excellent infrastructure and European service.

Flaws:

• there is basically nothing to watch;
• need a visa.

Reviews vacationers in Calabria:
“If the beach, the sea, just relaxation is more important, it’s better in Calabria. There are quite long and wide sandy beaches, a good clear sea ... There are few people. And the prices in hotels and restaurants are lower there.”
"Calabria in the Tropea region (there is a very beautiful sea and good and relatively inexpensive hotels with their own beaches) is more suitable for a relaxing beach holiday."

The best beach holidays in exotic countries

India, Goa

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Goa causes conflicting impressions in different people: someone says that the rest in Goa was unforgettable, and someone remembers it as a boring time surrounded by cows and dirty water. If you are used to Turkish all inclusive, Goa is not for you.

Advantages:

• exotic that will be remembered for a long time;
• low prices (if you do not take 5 * hotels);
• rich culture of India.

Flaws:

• the sea can be dirty depending on the season;
• long flight (without transfers - 7-8 hours).

Adviсe:

• rest on Goa is better from December to March;
• choose your hotel carefully, as in any exotic country;
• refrain from vacationing in Goa with children. Many tourists take children with them, but this is not safe.

Reviews vacationers in Goa:
“Unique nature, excellent climate. We were at the end of December. The weather was about +30, +32, while there was no stuffiness. And the water was always equally warm!
“When calculating the money spent on food, it turned out that food, only food, for two of us in 9 days, with lunch and dinner, cost us 6,000 rubles. for two. I think it’s not expensive at all, provided that you eat what you want, when you want and in any quantities.”

Cuba, oh Cayo Largo

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The island of Cayo Largo is famous for its gorgeous beaches and clear sea. Russians are treated very well here, unlike the Dominican Republic, so you can safely plan your trip.

Advantages:

• excellent sandy beach and crystal clear water;
• friendly attitude of staff in hotels;
• visa is not needed.

Flaws: with a properly planned journey, they are not.

Advice: it is better to go to Cuba in the spring, i.е. March to May (sometimes June).

Reviews vacationers on about. Cayo Largo:
"We liked. The weather is very comfortable, there is always a breeze, so it is not hot. The sea, the beach, the sand is just some kind of cartoonish color, everything is somehow unreal.”
"This wonderful place just fabulous! The sea - it is impossible to describe its beauty! Sand - it is impossible to describe its whiteness! Palm trees are tall! Dolphins are friendly!

Bali, Tanjung Benoa

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Bali has places for both quiet and noisy rest. In Tanjung Benoa, the rest is just measured, calm, which is suitable for couples who prefer to bask on the beach.

Advantages:

• exotic atmosphere for those who want something unusual;
• friendly hotel staff
• you can live quite cheaply;
• rich culture of local people;
• The visa is issued upon arrival at the airport.

Flaws:

• not always clean beaches;
• lack of attractions.

Adviсe:

• do not go to Bali if clean sand and crystal water are important to you. But if you want to bring exotic into your life - you are there;
• from November to the end of March in Bali - the rainy season, it is better to choose another time for vacation.

Reviews vacationers in Tanjung Benoa:
“Bali did not disappoint in the slightest. This is a very special place, with a very special atmosphere, nature. I want to go back there again and again, and even better, not to leave there at all... You need to feel this place, feel it, live it, with its not always clear ocean, beaches not with white sand, lack of architecture...”.
“We lived in Novotel Benoa 4 * (Tanjung Benoa): a quiet place, along the street - small (and inexpensive) restaurants - we chose one of them and dined there every evening.”

Malaysia, about Borneo

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Malaysia is preferred by lovers to lie on the beach and sunbathe. However, there are many interesting sights here, the inspection of which will diversify your vacation.

Advantages:

• a large island, you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also get acquainted with local life;
• clear sea and sandy beaches;
• you can go diving;
• visa is not needed.

Flaws: with a properly planned journey, they are not.

Advice: it is better to go to about. Borneo from April to October.

12.09.2014

Tourist flows wash the Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower, the hotels of Antalya and the Maldives, but there are places in the world that are clearly underestimated by the tourism industry.

And it's great! There are much fewer people there than on the trampled tourist routes but at the same time they are no less beautiful and amazing.

Restaurant Grotta Palazzese, Italy

This restaurant, located in the cave of Polignano on Mare beach, is one of the most amazing places on the planet where you can have a delicious dinner.

Chichillian, Rhone-Alpes, France

The magnificent Mont Aiguile rises 2,000 meters above the French community of Chichilyans. Mont Aigui is known as the "Inaccessible Mountain" - its slopes are equally sheer from all sides. The summit was not conquered until 1492 and became the first mountain that people decided to climb just like that, out of pure curiosity. It is believed that mountaineering was born with its conquest.

Tiger's Nest Monastery, Paro Valley, Bhutan

This 17th-century temple sits on the edge of a cliff, almost 1,000 meters above the Paro Valley. Holy place was built to protect the cave where Guru Padmasambhava, the Buddhist leader, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik - ancient city With rich history. Passed generations have left stunning architectural treasures in Dubrovnik, which, combined with the beauties of the local nature, made the city the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Among other things, the series "Game of Thrones" was filmed there.

Albarracin, Aragon, Spain

A well-preserved medieval town in northern Spain, Albarracín is famous for its cave paintings (important evidence of Levantine prehistoric art) and its Picaportes - unique doorknobs. Each door in the city and the handle to it are unique and created by local craftsmen in accordance with ancient customs and technologies.

Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

Pagan - ancient capital kingdom of the same name on the territory of modern Myanmar. Currently, on the site of the ancient city is archaeological zone with thousands of pagodas, temples, stupas, monasteries.

Aescher Hotel, Switzerland

The hotel is so high in the Alps that the only way to get there is on foot or by boat. cable car. Therefore, the hotel is only available during the summer season and is open from April to October. The living conditions at the Aescher Hotel can be called Spartan. Guests come here to hike and walk in the picturesque mountainous area, visit natural caves, look into the museum of prehistoric finds.

Haiku stairs, Hawaii

Known as the "Stairway to Heaven", this walking route passes through the highlands of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. 3992 steps rise to a height of 850 meters above sea level and offer a magical view of the island.

Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland

The lake is part national park Thingvellir. The islands on the lake are of volcanic origin. Faults around the lake show that in this place the tectonic plates of Europe and America oppose each other. Lucky divers can swim between the tectonic plates of the continents, each year moving away from each other by 2 centimeters.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen - small town, located on the slopes of the Reef Mountains in northwestern Morocco. It was founded in 1471, and until 1920 only 3 foreigners visited it. Now the city is best known for its old part, almost all the houses in which are painted in different shades of blue. The reason for this choice is in religion. In addition to Muslims, Chefchaouen has long been home to a fairly large community of Sephardic Jews. They brought with them the belief that blue is the color of the tassels of the prayer veil, the tallit.

Lord Howe Island, Australia

This island is still practically untouched by man: a very small indigenous population and only 400 tourists allowed here annually. This restriction is intended to protect the unique landscape of Lord Howe, whose crystal clear lagoon is home to a coral reef.

Marble Caves, Patagonia, Chile

Bright blue grottoes, partially submerged in the turquoise waters of Lake Carrera on the border of Argentina and Chile. locals They call them the Marble Cathedral.

Bishop's Castle, Colorado, USA

One of the craziest castles in the world is located in America, created solely by the builder Jim Bishop. It is worth visiting for inspiration - and you can also get married here.

Huacachina, an oasis in the Sechura desert, Peru

Just over a hundred people permanently live in the village of Huakachina. According to local legend, the lake was created after a beautiful princess was taken by surprise by a young hunter while swimming in the pool. The girl managed to escape, and the pool turned into a lake. The folds of the fleeing princess's robes became the dunes surrounding Huacachina, and she herself soon returned to the lake and still lives in it as a mermaid.

Bastei Bridge over the Elbe River, Germany

The Bastei Bridge in Saxony is a marvel of engineering in the first half of the 19th century. The monumental structure was built of wood in 1824, and a quarter of a century later it was replaced with a more durable sandstone structure. The length of the architectural monument is 76.5 meters.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia is famous for its unique landscape volcanic origin, underground cities, created in 1 thousand BC. e. and extensive cave monasteries, leading its history from the time of the early Christians. Goreme National Park and cave settlements Cappadocia is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. All this is best seen from balloons from which amazing view .

Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt is a medieval village with less than 1,000 inhabitants. Its main attraction is the salt mines, the oldest in Europe, which have been developed for three thousand years. Information about the village appears in written sources from 1311. ABOUT medieval history Almost no Hallstatt data has been preserved due to its remoteness from the means of communication.

Leptis Magna, Tripoli, Libya

Once upon a time, Leptis Magna was one of the main cities of the Roman Empire, and for its planning features it was even nicknamed “Rome in Africa”. Now its ruins are a great playground for the adventurer.

Alcazar in Segovia, Spain

Alcazar in Segovia - the palace and fortress of the Spanish kings in the historical part of the city of Segovia. It is located on a rock at the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers, near the mountains of Guadarrama. This position on the cliff makes it one of the most beautiful and recognizable palaces in Spain. Alcazar was originally built as a fortress, but managed to visit the royal palace, the state prison and the royal artillery academy.

Alter do Chao, Brazil

This city, surrounded by the forests of the Amazon and possessing great beach, known as Love Island. A few meters from the beach is the huge Lago Verde lagoon, which is home to many animals. The only way to reach it is by canoe.

Le Moulin du Roc Hotel, France

Deep in the Dordogne province you will find an old mill converted into a charming hotel on the banks of a quiet river. There is nothing for miles around. And in the hotel itself is one of the famous Michelin restaurants.

Hall of Peacocks in Sammezzano Castle, Tuscany, Italy

The abandoned castle of Sammezzano, which housed a luxury hotel in the last century, is now practically closed to the public. You can get there only on special occasions. The most beautiful hall of the castle - the Hall of Peacocks - got its name from the unique bright ceilings with carved ornaments in the Moorish style.

Deception Island, Antarctica

This ring island, hard to reach for tourists, has become a refuge from storms and icebergs for many creatures, including thousands of penguins. If you want to escape the cold, know that the island is active volcano and abounds in hot springs.

Melissani Cave, Kefalonia, Greece

IN Greek mythology nymphs inhabited this mysterious cave and lured men with their beauty. Through a huge hole in the "ceiling" penetrates into the cave sunlight shining on the surface the purest lake Melissani.

State of Meghalaya, India

The hills of Meghalaya are constantly flooded with tropical rain and valleys in this beautiful yet remote forest. often turn into rivers and then vice versa.

Craco, Italy

Near the Gulf of Taranto in Italy, on high rock rises the ancient city of Krako, whose inhabitants have abandoned it. For about a thousand years there were people here, but then they left this place, which has now turned into ruins. It is said to be haunted now.

Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal

The castle of Quinta de Regaleira, included in the palace complex in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the most romantic places Portugal. Main riddle Regaleira - a well that goes deep into the earth. The spiral gallery that goes around it has nine levels, each level has fifteen steps. These nine levels symbolize the nine circles of hell, the nine circles of purgatory and the nine circles of heaven described by Dante.

Weisgerbergasse street, Nuremberg, Germany

Weisgerbergasse is a historic street in Nuremberg famous for its stunning wrought iron signs.

Procida, Italy

Procida is the smallest of the islands Gulf of Naples. The inhabitants of Procida still lead a very patriarchal lifestyle: instead of converting all their houses into apartments for rent, they still prefer to grow lemons in old gardens and fish in rocky bays.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

The Lofoten group of islands is located above the Arctic Circle. Here you can see bizarre fishing villages, deepest in the world coral reef And northern lights incredible beauty.

Coconut Island, Costa Rica

The biggest desert island V pacific ocean. Known for the fact that, according to popular legends, the largest treasure is hidden on it, which has not yet been discovered by anyone. And this island is just a paradise for divers due to its rich underwater fauna.

Rock tombs in the city of Mira, Turkey

The city of Peace was located 5 km from the Mediterranean coast. The ruins of a magnificent Greco-Roman theater and rock-cut tombs have survived from the city. The uniqueness and originality of the tombs can be explained by the fact that the peoples of Lycia had a custom to bury the dead in elevated places, as it was assumed that this would help them get to heaven.

During the Christian era in 300 AD. e. Nicholas from Patara, known in the Orthodox tradition as Nicholas the Wonderworker (aka Santa Claus), having studied in Xanth, became the bishop of Mira, where he preached until his death.

Herrenchiemsee castle in Bavaria, Germany

According to the plans of King Ludwig II, the “New Versailles”, the Temple of Glory, was supposed to appear here, in which the king wanted to organize festivities in memory of Louis XIV. As a result, the king himself lived in this palace for only 9 days, but after him there was almost a copy, although reduced by 8 times, of Versailles itself.

Fes, Morocco

You are now looking at the oldest leather tannery in the world. In fact, this sight is not for the faint of heart - there is always a specific smell of leather and tannins, which will remind the tourist of visiting Morocco for a long time to come.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

By itself, the town of Blagay does not represent anything, it is rather just a village. But next to it is the source of the Buna River, it is very picturesque. In the 16th century, a “tekiya” (from Turkish - “tekke”), a monastery of dervishes, was erected here.

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

This city was founded in the 13th century and little has changed since then . A unique opportunity to visit the whole medieval city.

Nauru, Micronesia

Nauru is a tiny island nation with a population of less than 10,000 people. It is one of the least visited places in the world - simply because few people know about it. Nauru hides miles of pristine beaches and forests - so if you want to relax on an island paradise, hurry up to buy a ticket there. Until other tourists come running.

Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

Getting to Ittoqkortoormiit is as difficult as pronouncing its name: only once a week from the capital of Iceland by plane to Greenland, and then by helicopter or boat to the town itself. But it's worth it: this colorful Small town located on the longest icy river system in the world.

Marsaxlokk, Malta

Even in ancient times, this place was used by the Carthaginians, and then by the Romans as the main harbor of Malta. In 1565, when the Ottoman Turkey attempted to take over the island, Marsaxlokk had a Turkish fleet stationed there.

Monument Valley, Utah USA

The valley is a unique geological formation located on the territory of the Navajo Indian Reservation, one of the national symbols of the United States. The valley serves as one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the United States; scenes of many movies were filmed on its territory, as well as clips and commercials dedicated to the "cowboy" theme.