15 small towns for different types of travelers

1. For romantics - Colmar, France

This fabulous town with winding streets and colorful houses in the style of Half-timbered houses is ideal for walks together. Is considered the most romantic area of ​​Little Venice: it stretches along the river Losch, bridges and embankments which are surrounded by colors, - a sin not to take a boat ride by such beauty. As Colmar - part of the Alsace wine route, so that a drink at sunset on the glass of good sparkling too succeed.

2. For extreme - Interlaken, Switzerland

Swiss Interlaken - a year-round resort, where lovers of thrills for sure find something to do. Skydiving, paragliding, rafting, bungee jumping - these and other adrenaline joy available to guests of the Alpine town.

3. For connoisseurs of art - Martha, United States

In the 1970s this Texas city famous sculptor moved minimalist Donald Judd, after this Martha and acquired the status of one of the centers of contemporary art. Always worth a look in the museum The Chinati Foundation, which displays works by the artist, but in enough other galleries and cultural places. Some art objects are on the street, for example psevdobutik Prada, set right in the desert.

4. Gourmet - San Sebastian, Spain

In San Sebastian operate just two institutions included in the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world: Mugaritz and Arzak. Anyway, this town is famous for the high concentration of Michelin restaurants. Those who do not like haute cuisine, are deposited in the pintxos bars, where you can enjoy pintxos (tapas analogue Spanish appetizers) and other local specialties.

5. For hikers - Voss, Norway

From the village of Voss, you can go to the fjords, gorges, glaciers and waterfalls. And if you overcome fatigue, take the famous Flåm Railway, laid in the mountains and watch the beauty of the Norwegian train window.

6. For wine connoisseurs - Telavi, Georgia

Telavi - the capital of Kakheti, Georgia's major wine-growing region. It produces the famous Kindzmarauli, Saperavi and Akhasheni. Taste and buy wine, you can chat in local factories or Chavchavadze Museum, located near the city. There you can learn about the peculiarities of Georgian wine.

7. For party-goers - Novalja, Croatia

Noval called the Croatian Ibiza because of the beach Zrće. During the day and especially at night it runs plenty of bars and clubs, do not stop the party, often hosts music festivals and, of course, hanging out with young people all over the world.

8. For book lovers - Tarusa, Russia

This city is primarily associated with two writers - Marina Tsvetaeva and Paustovsky. First held in Tarusa childhood, the second lived and worked here. Among other famous visitors and residents - Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Z Bella Ahmadulina. In general, Russian literature lovers this place is definitely not disappoint.

9. For beer lovers - Bend, USA

Bend called beer city in the US because of the large number of breweries. They are connected by a special beer trail, where you can try different varieties of beer. On the road also will be able to assess the local cider or wine.

10. For the budget - Chiang Rai, Thailand

The most expensive is the flight, the rest of the holiday in Chiang Rai will be very budget: for a few dollars and you can stay in and eat. Souvenirs, too cheap for them is to go to the night market. Full-time is better spent on inspection of the ancient temples, the main attractions of the city.

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

In this town there are several island good beaches: On some very quiet and deserted, other - more lively. But the whole atmosphere in the Morro de Sao Paulo is very quiet, 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

Goris is near the place called Khndzoresk - a real cave city, which stretches along the slopes of the gorge. In it, there are about three thousand houses-caves, some of them people were living thousands of years ago. It is noteworthy that, you can find the most recently abandoned dwellings: the town was empty until the middle of the last century.

13. For connoisseurs of architecture - Oxford, UK

In the guise of campus represented just eight architectural styles. For example, Oxford's oldest building, Saxon tower of St. Michael - is an example of the Anglo-Saxon architecture, and the tower of Magdalen College - a sample of English Gothic. Also in the city can be found the building in the neoclassical style, Baroque, palladianizm, neo-gothic, functionalism and postmodernism.

14. For lovers of animals - Alajuela, Costa Rica

The ranch in Alajuela enthusiasts created a shelter for stray dogs, in which about a thousand pupils live. Most often, dogs frolic in nature, shelter guests can join them, to play and to take liked animal with him. In short, for dogs and dog lovers in Alajuela paradise.

15. For tolkiyenistov - Matamata, New Zealand

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

And what interesting little town you visited? Share your experiences in the comments.