Ecotourism in Armenia
As the Armenians use to say “it’s better to see once than to hear thousands of times.” Maybe Armenians accept this proverb because there is much to see in Armenia: cultural and historical places, monuments and statues, the magic of nature, wildlife, and so on.
Besides crowded and busy cities, Armenia is famous for its rural places. The country has a rich nature which provides fresh air. That is why people prefer to travel Armenia and escape from the jammed environment. They leave their constant disturbance and relax at the heart of untouched nature.
Maybe this is the reason why the potential of Armenia is very high in ecotourism. This is especially highlighted during recent years when Armenia has become one of the favorite places for tourists. Since 2016, every year a special event — Ecotourism festival is held in Armenia.
The Ecotourism Festival gathers eco-travelers from around the world to raise public awareness about ecotourism in a fun and adventurous way. Avid travelers and locals can expect an exciting combination of adventure and education.
The festival is held in Vayots Dzor Region. Here the participants enjoy the morning yoga, try local foods, take in photo and art exhibitions about the RA Red Book plants and animals, take part in a cycling competition, mountain climbing, and even camping under the stars.
Ecotourism is a trip to natural areas, rural places, and green world. It is also known as sustainable tourism, green tourism, nature tourism, responsible tourism, ethical tourism, mindful travel, conscious travel, pro-poor tourism, etc.
Eco-travel is the respect of nature. It combines the adorable and the beneficial. As an eco-tourist, you may enjoy your stay in Armenia. The joy that comes from any trip depends on beautiful places, perfect photographs, delicious food, and so on. Then, where can you find a better choice if not at the heart of Armenian nature?
Ecotourism trends in Armenia
Armenia is not famous for large urban areas. The largest city is Yerevan — the capital of the country. Even the large cities aren’t so urban. A bright example is Dilijan — known as A Little Switzerland.
Small towns and villages occupy the main part of the country. As a result, Armenia is rich in natural resources — something that many European countries lack. Let’s discover the trends of ecotourism in such a “natural country”.
Ecotourism activities in Armenia include Mountaineering, Caving, Horse riding, Cycling, Wildlife watching. Learn about the peculiarities of them and also the most common Ecotourism destinations on the original article: Ecotourism in Armenia.
