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16 Beautiful Hidden Villages from Around the World
Some people say they just want to get away from it all, but these villages made it their lifestyle.
Living in a busy city does have its perks – there are always shops nearby, you’ll never run out of people to talk to, and you can choose from a multitude of jobs. But the thing is, living in a big city can be exhausting. So if you want to just get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, these tiny hidden villages might just be the place for you.
#1. Aogashima, Philippine Sea
The settlement of Aogashima live in the middle of a volcanic crater. But don’t worry, the last time the Class-C volcano erupted was in the 1780s.
#2. Monemvasia, Greece
Back in 375 AD, the island was separated from the mainland because of an earthquake. The inhabitants chose to live there anyway. However, for easier access to the mainland, they had a small walkway built.
#3. Phugtal Monastery, India
The Phugtal Monastery is one of the most isolated monasteries in northern India.
#4. Isortoq, Greenland
Only 64 people live in this village set in the middle of snow and ice. The Inuit inhabitants eat only meat since the landscape doesn’t allow for plants to grow.
#5. Gásadalur Village, Denmark
This peaceful settlement only has 16 residents, and they have the beautiful view all to themselves. There’s a tunnel that passes throught the mountain to allow villagers to visit the neighboring town.
#6. Huacachina, Peru
Despite being in one of the driest places on earth, the 96 residents of Huacachina thrive on small businesses using their greatest resource – sand!
#7. The Cliff of Bandiagara, Mali
This village in West Africa is the settlement of the Dogon people who have made homes, sanctuaries, and communal areas built with clay.
#8. Undredal, Norway
Underal has more goats in it than people (a ratio of about 100:500). But that’s all good since the town is famous for their brown goat cheese and goat sausages.
#9. Furore, Italy
Deep within a fjord is this brightly colored Italian village. When Furore was dubbed as “the village that doesn’t exist,” the mayor decided to make the village more visible by having the buildings painted with bright colors.
#10. Sapa, Vietnam
Amidst the rice fields of Northern Vietnam lies Sapa, visitors and tourists flock to the village to take in the incredible view of the hills.
#11. Coober Pedy, Australia
They’re not just a bunch of giant mole hills. In fact, it’s an underground town that has found a great way to escape the blazing daytime heat!
#12. Rougon, France
Rougon is the perfect vantage point for taking pictures of the Verdon gorge in southern France. The village has the remains of its feudal castle alongside the Saint Christophe chapel and the Huguenot Church.
#13. Supai, Arizona
The inhabitants of Supai, the Havasupai, are the smallest Indian nation in America, and they live right in the middle of the Grand Canyon!
#14. Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, South Atlantic Ocean
If you’re looking for a village that is the most difficult to get to, it’s probably Tristan da Cunha which takes a 6-day boat ride to reach! The village has only 300 residents who rely on farming to survive.
#15. Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca Puno, Peru and Bolivia
On the border of Peru and Bolivia lie 42 islands made of totora reeds collectively known as the Uros Floating Islands. The Uros, who inhabit the islands, also eat these reeds as part of their diet.
#16. Monsanto, Portugal
The villagers of Monsanto have adapted their homes around the huge 200-tonne granite boulders around the area. Some even use these rocks as roofs!