What is the advantage of living in a city without cars? Less pollution, more silence, more physical activity and nature conservation. But due to rapidly developing technologies and industrial production, there are not many places without cars in the world. This tape contains the top 10 places where there is still the opportunity to take a break from some aspects of modern civilization.
Beautiful Fire Island in New York is one of the best summer destinations in the United States. The island has some of the best beaches in the country, unspoilt wildlife and historical sites. In addition, Fire Island is car-free during the summer tourist season and permit
only pedestrian and bicycle traffic (during certain hours only in Ocean
Beach). You will not find a metropolitan lifestyle here even though it is part of New York. Hiking and cycling are the main ways to get around Fire Island. There is also a ferry service and water taxis that bring visitors to the island, which is considered an ecologically clean area. Maintenance vehicles and rescue vehicles are permitted here, but only if absolutely necessary. The unspoiled natural beauty of these places attracts thousands of visitors annually. Sightseeing, canoeing, rowing. [Source] [Photo Source ]
World's 10 Car-Free Places
The medieval Moroccan city of Fes el Bali is the largest urban area without cars in the world. This World Heritage Site is famous for its ancient history and unusual architecture with narrow streets. This historic city has 9,400 steep narrow aisles, the dimensions of which preclude any use of vehicles. Hiking and bicycles are the only way to travel around the city. But in some areas of Fes al-Bali, the width of the streets barely reaches one meter, so even cycling is not possible here. [Source]
Lamu Island in Kenya is one of the most beautiful
destinations in East Africa. It is part of the Lamu archipelago and a
beautiful coastal destination without cars. Donkeys are the main
transportation method on the island, which can only be reached by boat.
You can explore the Lama on foot, or on a bike trip. This is a very
quiet and peaceful place where you can enjoy deep relaxation. Once, Lamu
was part of an ancient Arab trade route and one of the centers of
Swahili civilization. In addition to exploring history, you can enjoy
boat trips, scuba diving, sightseeing and jet skiing. [Source]
La Cumbrecita, is a small beautiful village located in the
Black River region of Argentina. This is an exclusively pedestrian
village where no cars are allowed. This village is known for its alpine
atmosphere and cobbled roads, which can only be reached on foot. The
only way to explore this picturesque village is with a walking tour, and
the length of the tourist route is more than 30 kilometers. The city
has a strict ecotourism policy - you must leave your vehicle in front of
the entrance to the village and then travel on your own.
Zermatt is a small beautiful village in the Swiss Alps,
located on an elevation of 1620 meters. Cars are prohibited by law in
this mountain settlement to prevent air pollution. You can reach the
village of Zermatt by the world famous glacier express. A trip to
Zermatt by express offers breathtaking views of Swiss landscapes,
mountains, valleys and bridges. You can explore the ancient architecture
of Zermatt while traveling through the cobbled streets of the village.
Breathtaking views of the majestic Matterhorn mountain are the main
attraction of these places. Since this is one of the best ski resorts in
Switzerland, you can go skiing and snowboarding along the numerous
sports tracks. [Source]
Very quiet and beautiful Greek Island Hydra is located in
the Aegean Sea. Cars on the island are strictly prohibited, which not
only prevents air pollution, but also preserves its natural beauty. You
can choose horses, donkeys or water taxis to explore all the delights of
Hydra. During walking tours of the island’s numerous tourist routes,
you will get a lot of pleasant experiences and have a good time. The
island of Hydra is also known for magnificent sunsets and clear
turquoise waters.
Little Mackinac Island in Michigan is a popular summer
resort in the United States. You can get to this island by small plane,
or boat. You will have to travel here without a car, since the use of
all motorized vehicles has been prohibited at Makino since 1898. To get
around Makino, three options are available - a carriage, a bicycle, or
walking tours. However, for safety reasons, rescue vehicles and
maintenance vehicles operate on the island. The lack of cars makes
Makino Island an environmentally friendly destination and demonstrates
natural beauty at its finest.
Sark - a small island without cars, located on the
Channel Islands of France. There is no airport, and water links are the
only way to get to the island. Tours are carried out by bicycle, or
along hiking trails. In Sark, there are about 600 permanent residents
using bicycles or horse-drawn vehicles to move around. For disabled
people there are special bicycles with engines.
Giethoorn is a peaceful village in the Netherlands, also
known as the 'Venice of Holland'. Like the city of Venice, this village
is connected by a network of many beautiful canals and small bridges.
The main feature of Giethoorn is the complete absence of roads and cars.
The beautiful village is surrounded by the vast De Weerribbean-Wieden national park with many rare species of plants and trees. The lack of
cars and the presence of so many trees maintain excellent air quality in Giethoorn. About 2,600 people permanently live here, using boats or
silent electric boats to move the boats. The best transport for
traveling around the city is a boat.
10. Venice, Italy
The historic city of Venice has 117 small islands and 150
canals. The islands of Venice are connected by small bridges. It is
also the largest urban area without cars in Europe. Instead of
traditional roads, the transport arteries of Venice are hundreds of
canals. You can explore the city by boat, or during a walking tour.
Water taxis are the main form of public transport in Venice. For
tourists there are classic Venetian gondola rowing boats. There are
approximately 350 gondolas in the city, traveling along the Grand Canal
(the largest canal in Venice) is Venice's main tourist attraction. You
can read about the sights of Venice in a special collection, which
contains the 20 most popular places in the city.
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