Where can I escape from the winter cold
Do you want to escape from the uncomfortable winter and the bustle of the city to a warm and secluded place? Here are 20 options where you can relax and warm up away from civilization.
1. Crescent Lake, China Oasis "Crescent Lake" (Crescent Lake) lies near the city of Dunhuang in China.
This is the land of restoration and tranquility in the harsh Gobi Desert, through which the Great Silk Road has run since the Qing Dynasty.
2. Mask, Tenerife, Canary Islands3.
The mask is a pearl on the beautiful island of Tenerife. There are trails leading to this village in the Teno Mountains, which will take at least three hours to walk, which means that very few people undertake such a journey.
4. Togian Archipelago 5.
There are 56 islands and islets scattered in Tomini Bay off the coast of Central Sulawesi Province in Indonesia, which make up the Togian Archipelago. There are 37 small villages on them, one of them is inhabited by the Bajao (bajo) people, or "sea gypsies" who live in small huts above the ocean. In some areas, the density of the jungle is so high that the beaches are accessible only from the sea.
6. Spiti Valley, India Spiti Valley lies high in the Himalayas and because of its remoteness is among the least populated areas of India.
In this cultural center of Buddhism there are the oldest temples in the world.
7. Kapaa, Hawaii Along the coast of Kapaa, Hawaii, there are dozens of hidden beaches hidden behind massive rocks.
Discovering these secluded places is incredibly interesting.
8. Kalavao, USA 9.
Calavao County, with a population of about 100 people, is the second smallest in the United States. Most of it is occupied by the magnificent Kalopapa National Park, and the only sign of human life here is a small town that was once formed as a leprosarium (people suffering from leprosy or leprosy were exiled to this place).
10. Shondong, Vietnam 11.
If you want to escape from humanity, go to Shondong. This is the largest cave in the world with a length of about five kilometers, a height of about 200 m and a width of more than 150 m, stalagmites here are also impressive, reaching more than 60 m in height.
12. Filicudi Island, ItaliaFilicudi is a small remote island of the Lipari archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, lying about 48 km off the coast of Sicily.
Its area is less than 10 km2, and three-quarters of the entire territory is occupied by a nature reserve. You will walk with indescribable pleasure among small villages on this stunning piece of land.
13. El Hajera, Yemen 14. El Hajera is a village on a cliff in the Haraz Mountains, Yemen.
In the XII century, a citadel was built here, and now it is a beautiful city, which only the bravest travelers dare to get to, since the environment is quite harsh.
15. El Nido, Philippines 16. El Nido is one of the most beautiful places on earth with an excellent beach and a fascinating ecosystem.
It is located on the island of Palawan, Philippines.
17. Huacachina, PeruOasis Huacachina (Huacachina) in Pisco, Peru, is known as the "Oasis of America".
According to local legend, the lagoon was formed when a beautiful princess was caught while bathing in the bathroom by a young hunter. Then she hurriedly disappeared, leaving behind a tank of water.
18. Paga, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia The quaint fishing village of Paga, hidden by dense jungle, lies in Nusa Tenggara (Lesser Sunda Islands), Indonesia.
Its white sandy beaches are as far away from the hustle and bustle of the city as possible.
19. Marieta Islands, Mexica20.
In the early 1900s, the Mexican government conducted a weapons test on the Marieta Islands in Puerto Vallarta, as a result of a bomb explosion, this stunning hidden beach appeared. You can only get to it by swimming through a 15-meter tunnel.
21. Morro de Sao Paulo, BrasiliaMorro de Sao Paulo is a peaceful Brazilian village that can be reached by boat or charter flight, cars are not allowed on the island.
The village lies on three jungle-covered hills, at the point where the Canal de Taperoa meets the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
22. Lake Oberon, Tasmania Island, AustraliiN the depths of the tropical thickets of the Southwestern National Park on the island of Tasmania, the wonderful Lake Oberon is hidden.
It is surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs and is especially appreciated by fishermen, as few tourists know about it.
23. Village of Amedia, Kurdistan The beautiful houses of the village of Amedia (El-Amadiya), in the province of Dahuk, Kurdistan, are located on top of a giant plateau, at an altitude of almost 1220 meters above sea level.
You can stay here only in inns, the locals are proud that they do not allow the construction of modern hotels.
24. Badyn-Jaran Desert, China In the Badyn-Jaran Desert, Gansu Province, Inner Mongolia Region, China, there are the most majestic sand dunes in the world, reaching a height of up to 490 m.
They could be compared to the world's highest shopping centers. Don't miss the Badan Jilin Monastery reflected in the Badain Jaran Lake.
25. Karimunjava, Indonesia 26. Karimunjava is an archipelago of 27 islands in the Java Sea, 80 km from civilization.
Only five islands are inhabited by several small villages, most of the rest are natural parks, which are incredibly interesting to explore by boat.
27. The Monastery of St. Stepanos, Iranarmian Monastery of St. Stepanos is located 16 km from the city of Julfa, Iran, in a deep canyon along the Araks River.
It was built in the IX century, now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a real pearl of the desert area.
28. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Halona Cove Beach is a little—known beach in Honolulu.
Despite the access to the bay, it is one of the quietest and most secluded beaches on the island.