The world's villages
Every village in our write-ups, all 718 of them, grouped by continent. Each card opens the full page: what it is, its best season, time to allow and how to reach it.
Europe 273
Auvers-sur-Oise
Beuvron-en-Auge
Collonges-la-Rouge
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
Gerberoy
Lourmarin
Montresor
Rochefort-en-Terre
Saint-Nectaire
Salers
Veules-les-Roses
Oberammergau
Afytos
Ambelakia
Assos
Dryopida
Kastraki
Nikia
Ouranoupoli
Spili
Volax
Arquà Petrarca
Eidfjord
Hamningberg
Nyksund
Alcala del Jucar
Alquezar
Chinchon
Frigiliana
Guadalest
Mijas Pueblo
Mojacar
Setenil de las Bodegas
Siurana
Zahara de la Sierra
Zuheros
Betws-y-Coed
Bibury
Bourton-on-the-Water
Castle Combe
John o' Groats
Lacock
Lavenham
Plockton
Ordino
Pal
Alpbach
Christkindl
Heiligenblut
Kals am Grossglockner
Lech am Arlberg
Morbisch am See
Raiding
Ramsau am Dachstein
Schwarzenberg
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
St Wolfgang
Mosar
Motal
Prusac
Umoljani
Betina
Cigoc
Draguc
Gracisce
Gradac
Hlebine
Karanac
Krapje
Kringa
Lubenice
Lumbarda
Moscenicka Draga
Novigrad, Dalmatia
Osor
Skrip
Strigova
Vrbnik
Vrboska
Agros
Anogyra
Fikardou
Kakopetria
Kalopanayiotis
Pano Platres
Pissouri
Jizerka
Krystofovo Udoli
Mala Skala
Svaty Jan pod Skalou
Velke Karlovice
Koguva Village
Tori
Bour
Dalur
Eidi
Elduvik
Famjin
Funningur
Gjogv
Haldarsvik
Husavik
Hvalvik
Kvivik
Nordragota
Oyndarfjordur
Sandavagur
Sandur
Sumba
Tjornuvik
Vidareidi
Papigo
Plaka Milos
Arnarstapi
Djupavik
Djupivogur
Eyrarbakki
Faskrudsfjordur
Flateyri
Hellnar
Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Stokkseyri
Sudureyri
Vik i Myrdal
Vopnafjordur
Eyeries
Sneem
Port St Mary
Eschen
Mauren
Planken
Dubingiai
Mosėdis
Ehnen
Esch-sur-Sure
Schengen
Wormeldange
Gharb
Mgarr
Nadur
Xaghra
Cosăuți
Naslavcea
Godinje
Njegusi
Rijeka Crnojevica
Bergen
Blokzijl
Broek in Waterland
De Rijp
Epen
Frederiksoord
Lage Vuursche
Makkum
Marken
Niehove
Oirschot
Orvelte
Pieterburen
Staphorst
Steyl
Van Gogh Village Nuenen
Veenhuizen
Volendam
Winsum
Yerseke
Zoutkamp
Brajcino
Galicnik
Radozda
Trpejca
Vevcani
Chocholow
Lagow
Lanckorona
Wislica
Alcoutim
Aljezur
Alte
Azenhas do Mar
Fajã Grande
Ferragudo
Idanha-a-Velha
Mértola
Mosteiros
Pinhão
Piódão
Porto Covo
Seixal
Sistelo
Zambujeira do Mar
Breb
Măgura
Rimetea
Esso Village
Kinerma Village
Listvyanka
Oymyakon
Teriberka
Acquaviva
Chiesanuova
Domagnano
Faetano
Fiorentino
Montegiardino
Gostuša
Kovačica
Brhlovce
Osturňa
Podbiel
Špania Dolina
Stará Bystrica
Terchová
Východná
Ždiar
Stanjel
Velika Polana
Jarvso
Tallberg
Adelboden
Andermatt
Arosa
Ascona
Bergun
Bettmeralp
Bosco Gurin
Braunwald
Champery
Charmey
Chateau-d'Oex
Ernen
Evolene
Gandria
Gottlieben
Grimentz
Grindelwald
Gstaad
Guarda
Hermance
Iseltwald
Kandersteg
Klosters
La Brevine
Lenk
Maienfeld
Morcote
Murren
Pontresina
Quinten
Regensberg
Saas-Fee
Saillon
Samnaun
Soglio
Splugen
Verbier
Wengen
Werdenberg
Zermatt
Zuoz
Busha
Dykanka
Dzembronia
Iza
Kolochava
Kryvorivnia
Lumshory
Opishnia
Petrykivka
Shabo
Trypillia
Velyki Sorochyntsi
Vorokhta
Asia 150
Bamei Village
Basha Village
Hemu Village
Nuodeng
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Zhaoxing Dong Village
Chitkul
Kalpa
Khonoma
Mawlynnong
Turtuk
Adatepe
Birgi
Bozburun
Çavuşin
Cumalıkızık
Gölyazı
Gümüşlük
Kıyıköy
Mustafapaşa
Ortahisar
Polonezköy
Sığacık
Bjni
Dsegh
Old Khndzoresk
Old Khot
Oshakan
Yeghegis
Ilisu
Ivanovka
Kish
Krasnaya Sloboda
Laza
Khoma
Laya
Merak
Radhi
Rinchengang
Talo
Chi Phat
Kampong Khleang
Kampong Phluk
Tmatboey
Juta
Lai Chi Wo
Yim Tin Tsai
Baduy Villages
Bena
Boti
Kampung Naga
Kemiren
Loksado
Munduk
Pariangan
Penglipuran
Sade Village
Tenganan
Tetebatu
Trunyan
Wae Rebo
Byara and Tawella
Gokayama
Ine no Funaya
Miyama
Nozawa Onsen
Jyrgalan
Kojo-Kelen
Kyzyl-Oi
Sary-Tash
Svetly Mys
Ban Xang Hai
Kiet Ngong
Muang Ngoi
Douma
Enfeh
Carey Island
Chitty Village
Clan Jetties of George Town
Janda Baik
Kampung Morten
Kampung Pulai
Kuala Sepetang
Kukup
Long Pasia
Portuguese Settlement
Pulau Duyong
Pulau Ketam
Sekinchan
Sim Sim Water Village
Siniawan
Tanjung Sepat
Chandmani
Dadal
Bungamati and Khokana
Ghalegaun
Marpha
Al Mudayrib
Bilad Sayt
Birkat al Mouz
Kumzar
Wakan Village
Arang Kel
Saidpur Village
Shimshal Valley
Al Habala
Dhee Ayn
Kampong Lorong Buangkok
Changpyeong Slow City
Gyochon Traditional Village
Namhae German Village
Oeam Folk Village
Otgol Village
Dambana
Kitulgala
Meemure
Al-Mrah
Dulan
Erkan Village
Houtong Cat Village
Lishan
Shanhou Folk Culture Village
Smangus
Wutai
Ban Rak Thai
Santichon Yunnan Village
Sille
Şirince
Trilye
Yörük Köyü
Bao Vinh
Bho Hoong Village
Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Cat Cat Village
Cu Da Village
Du Gia
Khuoi Ky Stone Village
Kon Ktu Village
Lo Lo Chai Village
Ngoc Chien Village
Nom Village
Pho Bang Village
Phuoc Tich Village
Sin Suoi Ho Village
Ta Phin Village
Ta Van Village
Tam Thanh Mural Village
Tho Ha Village
Thuy Bieu Village
Haid al-Jazil
Africa 87
Oncocua
Taneka Villages
Bokspits
D'kar
Kanye
Mochudi
Molepolole
Oodi
Serowe
Shakawe
Shoshong
Thamaga
Koro Village
Debundscha
Ebogo
Calhau
Faja d'Agua
Fontainhas
Povoacao Velha
Rabil
Zinga
Randa
Awra Amba Village
Dorze Village
Sette Cama
Kartong
Amedzofe
Butre
Sirigu
Fakaha
Niofoin
Soko
Tiagba
Waraniéné
Shela Village
Ramabanta
Anakao
Andavadoaka
Antoetra and the Zafimaniry Villages
Belo sur Mer
Rachid
Cap Malheureux
Bhalil
Diabat
Khamlia
Nkob
Zaouia Ahansal
Ofada
Entre-Deux
Hell-Bourg
Les Makes
Plaine des Gregues
Diembering
Joal-Fadiouth
Kafountine
Toubab Dialaw
Toubacouta
Yoff
Kent
Regent
Rogbonko Village
York
Arniston
Barrydale
Clarens
Coffee Bay
Cullinan
Darling
Dullstroom
Greyton
Haenertsburg
Hogsback
Kaapsehoop
Kalk Bay
Matjiesfontein
Morgan Bay
Nature's Valley
Nottingham Road
Paternoster
Pilgrim's Rest
Prince Albert
Richmond Booktown
Kizimkazi
Makunduchi
Marangu
Takrouna
Mukuni Village
Americas 177
Amaicha del Valle
Antofagasta de la Sierra
Barreal
Cachi
Casabindo
Dolavon
El Mollar
Gaiman
Iruya
La Carolina
La Cumbrecita
Maimará
Molinos
Paso de la Patria
Purmamarca
San Marcos Sierras
Seclantás
Tolar Grande
Trevelin
Uribelarrea
Villa Nougués
Villa Pehuenia
Villa Traful
Villa Tulumba
Yapeyú
Isla Aguada
La Antigua
Punta Allen
San Juan Chamula
Val Quirico
Xcalak
Yelapa
Zinacantan
Savaneta
Adelaide Village
Cherokee Sound
Clarence Town
Fox Hill
Gregory Town
McLean's Town
Tarpum Bay
Barranco
Gales Point
Red Bank
Flatts Village
Somerset Village
Chipaya
Santiago de Chiquitos
Arraial d'Ajuda
Atins
Caraiva
Galinhos
Guaramiranga
Itaunas
Mangue Seco
Monte Verde
Paranapiacaba
Penedo Finnish Village
Trancoso
Trindade
Visconde de Maua
Carrot Bay
Rincon
The Bottom
Windwardside
Zion's Hill
Alhue
Caleta Tortel
Capitan Pastene
Caspana
Chanco
Chiu Chiu
Cobquecura
Contulmo
Curarrehue
Lolol
Ollague
Parinacota Village
Pomaire
Puerto Eden
Puerto Octay
Putre
Puyuhuapi
Quillagua
Quinchamali
Socaire
Socoroma
Toconao
Vichuquen
Villa O'Higgins
Capurgana
Guane
Iza
San Basilio de Palenque
Sapzurro
Sutatausa
Tibasosa
Topaga
Ojochal
Parismina
Cojimar
Sint Willibrordus
Westpunt
Vilcabamba
Santo Domingo de Guzman
Iracoubo
Javouhey
Roura
Aappilattoq
Igaliku
Ilimanaq
Kangaamiut
Kulusuk
Oqaatsut
Qassiarsuk
Siorapaluk
Deshaies
El Remate
Santa Catarina Palopo
Aishalton
Annai
Karasabai
Kato
Orealla
Rewa Village
Santa Mission
Yupukari Village
Abricots
Belen Gualcho
Cantarranas
Sabanagrande
San Manuel de Colohete
Santa Lucia
Lethe
Seaford Town
Sligoville
Fonds-Saint-Denis
Sainte-Anne
Sainte-Luce
Ciudad Antigua
Pearl Lagoon
San Juan de Nicaragua
San Juan de Oriente
Nombre de Dios
Tanarandy
Antioquía Painted Village
Cabanaconde
Huancas
La Jalca
Maras Village
Yanque
Boquerón
Salinas
Lorient
Dieppe Bay Town
Old Road Town
Choiseul
Laborie
French Cul-de-Sac
Grand Case
Quartier d'Orléans
Brasso Seco
Paramin
Kew
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Cooperstown
Sleepy Hollow
Talkeetna
Woodstock, Vermont
Conchillas
Jose Ignacio
Pueblo Garzon
San Javier
Villa Serrana
Villa Soriano
Jaji
Kavanayen
Oceania 31
Central Tilba
Coffin Bay
Evandale
Hahndorf
Montville
Nimbin
