Ecotourism: where to relax alone with nature

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Tired of the bustle of the city, noise and pollution, and two-day trips to the nearby forest have long ceased to please you? There is a solution: take up ecotourism during your summer vacation. So you will not only enjoy the company of Mother Nature, get acquainted with the flora and fauna of various cities and countries, but also learn to be responsible for the world around you.

Ecological tourism is a form of tourism, the main purpose of which is to visit natural areas that are relatively not subject to anthropogenic impact. A person who decides to engage in green tourism takes on a great responsibility: to treat nature with care, use its benefits rationally and contribute to the preservation of natural resources. For a city dweller, this is not quite a familiar way of life, but, you must agree, from such an experiment you will receive a lot of positive emotions, new sensations, and nature will not remain in your debt.

Whole families can engage in green tourism, so that the younger generation realizes from an early age that it should not be indifferent and consumerist about the world in which it lives.

It's summer, and if you have not yet chosen where to fly on vacation, then our post will be useful to you. We will tell you where you can spend your holidays outside the box and at the same time not reduce local natural resources, but contribute to their preservation.

Bulgaria

Where else to go for ecotourism, if not in Bulgaria with its unique natural resources. Even if you are not friends with paints and crayons, a visit to the Valley of Roses or, for example, the Pirin National Park will inspire you to capture these memories on paper.

Valley of roses

If you are going to do green tourism in late May or early June, be sure to visit the haven of all romantics - the Valley of Roses. The valley is located near the Bulgarian city of Kazanlak, every year thousands of tourists come here to admire the flowering of these beautiful plants. It is the Kazanlak rose that we should say thank you for the fragrant rose oil, and, by the way, a very romantic legend is associated with it, which the locals will gladly tell you.

It is equally convenient to get to Kazanlak from Varna and Burgas.

Pirin National Park

It occupies an impressive part of the Pirin mountain range, boasts picturesque lakes, long-lived trees, including the famous Baikushev pine, and other plant species, many of which are considered rare and endangered. Edelweiss is considered the symbol of Pirin, which can also be found in the park. The edelweiss flower is a symbol of good luck and love, sung in many legends and lyric works.

This is a wizard. Flower mascot.

Who will take possession of it, Will easily destroy any deception

And we will keep from troubles.

Eduard Asadov

Balkan mountains

The length of the Balkan Mountains is more than 500 kilometers, and the nature is colorful and diverse. Of course, not everyone will decide to go on a multi-day mountain hike, but even an ordinary excursion will leave the most vivid memories and impressions.

If you are not indifferent to the historical past, then the famous Shipka Pass will surely attract your attention.

Whether you will have time to explore all the Bulgarian beauties during your vacation or will you stop at one thing - it's up to you! You can get to the most popular resorts - Burgas and Varna - by daily regular flights of S7 Airlines from Moscow. Travel time is 2 hours 45 minutes. Further, the main natural attractions of Bulgaria can be visited both with a guided tour and independently by a rented car or a regular bus.

Croatia

Famous for its national reserves and natural parks, it is considered one of the cleanest countries in the world.

Plitvice Lakes

The famous national park of Croatia. It is known primarily for its lakes, waterfalls, caves and forests. The water in the lakes is also amazing: it can sparkle with all sorts of shades of blue, blue and green. This place is also unique because new waterfalls are formed here every year.

Speaking of Plitvice Lakes, it is worth mentioning that one of the most spectacular sights in this national park is the caves under the waterfalls. The most famous of these caves is Shupljara, which is popularly called the "hole cave".

Natural Park "Telashchitsa"

The park is located around one of the largest bays in the Adriatic with the same name Telashchitsa. One of the main attractions is Lake Mir, which is famous for its salinity. Not only trekking enthusiasts, but also cycling tourism fans should visit Telaščica.

Paklenica National Park

This park is worth a visit to all adventure lovers, as well as those who are fond of rock climbing. The most popular among climbers is the Anitsa Kuk rock, its height reaches over 700 meters. Well, besides the rocks, there are still mysterious caves, the purest streams, fresh mountain air, rare species of plants and birds.

Every day, the airports of the cities of Split and Dubrovnik meet thousands of travelers from all over the world who appreciate the mild climate and rich nature of Croatia. You can fly to the key tourist centers of Croatia from Moscow with a convenient morning S7 Airlines flight to Dubrovnik at 07:05 or a daytime flight to Split at 14:00.

Montenegro

If you are looking for a small and cozy corner for relaxation alone with nature in Montenegro, then it will delight you with its regularity and freedom from the hustle and bustle of megacities. By the way, Tivat and Moscow are separated by a little more than three flight hours. S7 Airlines offers 11 flights a week, so you can plan not only your annual summer vacation, but also arrange yourself eco-friendly ones.

The island of Stradioti (St. Mark's Island) near Tivat becomes a haven for tourists seeking solitude. A mysterious island surrounded by numerous legends. And while it cannot be called free from anthropogenic influences, one type of dense green vegetation makes you feel like you are really in nature.

Russia

Well, if there is no desire to fly far, then you can do ecological tourism in Russia. For example, go to or Krasnodar.

Attracts tourists in the Irkutsk region, of course, Lake Baikal. It is famous for its clean and transparent water, as well as for its numerous aquatic inhabitants, which can be seen only on Lake Baikal. The Baikal seal (Baikal seal) is considered an endemic to Baikal.

You can get to Baikal by a direct flight from Moscow to Irkutsk, where S7 Airlines offers four flights daily, or by a daily flight Moscow - Ulan-Ude.

The most impressive island of Lake Baikal, Olkhon, is also worth a visit. Nature reigns here, but does not rule: in recent years, the anthropogenic impact has intensified, through the fault of man, rare species of animals disappear on Olkhon, forest fires often occur. But it is in our power to change everything.

It is worth going to the southern capital of Russia for the warm sun, fresh air and unforgettable impressions.

The entire Krasnodar Territory as a whole is unique in its natural resources, numerous tourist booklets and memos will invite you to visit dozens of attractions. But if you want to feel like a real adventurer who is not afraid of any natural surprises, then throw your backpack behind your back and leave the beaten path.

With all the obvious advantages of ecotourism, the choice of travel in favor of Russian cities will also save money. Until July 31, when booking S7 tickets from Moscow to 30 popular destinations for a family or a company of four or more, you can get a discount. So it becomes more profitable to travel with family or friends! But, of course, tickets need to be bought promptly and in advance. Plus, accommodation and meals will cost several times cheaper, and you will get no less impressions than from a trip abroad.

In 20 years, you will regret more for what you did not do than for what you did. So put your doubts aside. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch a fair wind with your sails. Explore. Dream. Open up.

Mark Twain

Finally, I would like to emphasize once again that the main thing in ecotourism is care for nature and responsibility to it. To paraphrase one contemporary author, we can say: it is in our power to be remembered by descendants, if not by what we have created, then at least by not by what we have destroyed.