15 small towns for different types of travelers

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

Gourmets, extreme lovers, party-goers and book lovers - there is an ideal place for everyone in this world.

1. For romantics - Colmar, France

This fabulous town with winding streets and colorful half-timbered houses is ideal for two walks. The area of Little Venice is considered the most romantic: it stretches along the Losh River, the bridges and embankments of which are buried in flowers - it's a sin not to take a boat ride past such beauty. Colmar is also part of the Alsace wine road, so you can also enjoy a glass of good sparkling wine at sunset.

2. For extreme lovers - Interlaken, Switzerland

Swiss Interlaken is a year-round resort where those who love to tickle their nerves will definitely find something to do. Skydiving, paragliding, rafting, bungee jumping - these and other adrenaline pleasures are available to guests of the alpine town.

3. For art lovers - Martha, USA

In the 1970s, the famous minimalist sculptor Donald Judd moved to this Texas city, after which Martha acquired the status of one of the centers of contemporary art. You should definitely check out The Chinati Foundation Museum, where the artist's works are exhibited, although there are plenty of other galleries and cultural places in the city. Some art objects are located right on the street, such as the Prada pseudo-boutique, set right in the desert.

4. For gourmets - San Sebastian, Spain

In San Sebastian, there are two establishments at once, included in the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world: Mugaritz and Arzak. In general, this city is famous for its high concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants. Those who do not like haute cuisine settle in pintxos bars, where you can try pintxos (analogous to Spanish tapas) and other local dishes.

5. For hikers - Voss, Norway

From Voss, you can hike to fjords, gorges, glaciers or waterfalls. And if tiredness overcomes, take the famous Flåm railway, laid in the mountains, and watch the Norwegian beauty from the train window.

6. For wine lovers - Telavi, Georgia

Telavi is the capital of Kakheti, Georgia's main wine-growing region. The famous kinzmarauli, saperavi and ahasheni are produced here. You can taste and buy wines directly at local factories or at the Chavchavadze Museum, located near the city. You can also learn about the peculiarities of Georgian winemaking there.

7. For party people - Novalja, Croatia

Novalja is called Croatian Ibiza because of the Zrce beach. During the day and especially at night, a lot of bars and clubs work there, parties do not stop, music festivals are often held and, of course, young people from all over the world hang out.

8. For book lovers - Tarusa, Russia

This city is primarily associated with two writers - Marina Tsvetaeva and Konstantin Paustovsky. The first spent her childhood in Tarusa, the second lived and worked here. Other famous guests and residents of the city include Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Zabolotsky, Bella Akhmadulina. In general, this place will definitely not disappoint connoisseurs of Russian literature.

9. For Beer Lovers - Bend, USA

Bend is called the beer city of the USA due to the large number of breweries. They are connected by a special beer trail, where you can taste different types of beer. On the way, you can also appreciate the local cider or wine.

10. For the budget conscious - Chiang Rai, Thailand

The most expensive flight will be, otherwise the rest in Chiang Rai will be very budgetary: for a few dollars you can rent a hotel room and have a snack. Souvenirs are also cheap, you should go to the night market for them. It is better to spend the daytime visiting the ancient temples, the main attractions of the city.

11. For beach lovers - Morro de São Paulo, Brazil

This island town has several good beaches: some are completely quiet and deserted, others are more lively. But in general, the atmosphere in Morro de São Paulo is very calm, even rustic. For those who just want to relax to the sound of the waves, this is a great option.

12. For cavers - Goris, Armenia

Not far from Goris there is a place called Khndzoresk - a real cave city stretching along the slopes of the gorge. There are about three thousand cave houses in it, in some of them people lived thousands of years ago. It is noteworthy that you can find quite recently abandoned dwellings: the city was deserted only in the middle of the last century.

13. For connoisseurs of architecture - Oxford, UK

Eight architectural styles are presented in the appearance of the university campus. So, the oldest Oxford building, the Saxon tower of St. Michael, is an example of Anglo-Saxon architecture, and the tower of Magdalen College is an example of English Gothic. Also in the city you can find buildings in the style of neoclassicism, baroque, palladianism, neo-gothic, functionalism and postmodernism.

14. For animal lovers - Alajuela, Costa Rica

On a ranch in Alajuela, enthusiasts have created a shelter for stray dogs, which houses about a thousand pets. Most often, dogs frolic in nature, guests of the shelter can join them, play and take their favorite animal with them. In short, Alajuela is a paradise for dogs and dog lovers.

15. For Tolkienists - Matamata, New Zealand

In the vicinity of this town is the village of hobbits, which was built for the movie trilogy "The Lord of the Rings". After filming, they decided not to disassemble the scenery, and now Hobbiton (this is the name of this place) is a popular tourist attraction.