Ecotourism Travel Routes Around World

Cinque Terre National Park, Italy

Did you know that there are ecotourism locations in Italy, one of the indispensables of summer vacations? Cinque Terre National Park, which combines five villages in Northern Italy, is like a postcard with its colorful houses adorning the cliffs and the green-blue view of the Ligurian Sea. We recommend checking out Cinque Terre to get to know Liguria’s wines, fresh fish, cuisine and traditional craftsmanship.

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE: Experience the ornate ceilings of the historic Temple of Montenegro and panoramic views of the sea from the clifftop on the Riomaggiore Trail.

West Bali National Park, Indonesia

How about a tropical vacation getaway with lush forests, crystal clear blue water and pristine beaches? West Bali National Park is the only protected natural area on the island of Bali, a popular vacation destination. During your vacation in West Bali, you can take walking tours through mangrove forests, observe more than 100 species of wildlife up close and get to know the island’s past by visiting historic temples.

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE: Dive off Menjangan Island and see colorful coral reefs and fish.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti is home to 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 leopards and thousands of different animals as the main habitat of the great migration route you see in wildlife documentaries. The Lion King movie, which we all enjoy watching, was inspired by the plains of Serengeti. In Serengeti, a world heritage site, you can get to know wildlife on safari, observe zebras and elephants up close, and experience the culture of the park’s indigenous Maasai people.

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE: Experience wildlife from a bird’s eye view with a hot air balloon safari.

Çandır Ecotourism Area, Muğla

You don’t have to look far for a sustainable vacation! Çandır, one of Turkey’s few eco villages, is the perfect place to discover the natural and historical beauties of the Mediterranean. Located in a red pine forest, Çandır offers its visitors a village life getaway with sweet boutique hotels. For a breathtaking view of the Dalyan Delta and the ancient city of Kaunos, we recommend checking out Asur Hotel and Arp Dalyan.

MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE: Visit Iztuzu beach, also known as “Turtle Beach” because it is home to Caretta Caretta sea turtles during the spawning period.

Ecotourism locations, which help us choose sustainable travel routes by highlighting the efforts of countries to protect their nature, are not the only way to have a holiday without harming the environment.

Planning your vacation without damaging the nature and culture of the places you visit, choosing local businesses to support local people and reducing your consumption and waste during your trip are the principles that will help you have a more sustainable vacation wherever you go.

Now that you are familiar with the philosophy of ecotourism and its top destinations, you can start planning your summer 2024 vacation in a responsible and sustainable way.