Ormana Village in Antalya: Voted One of the World's Best Tourism Villages

Ormana Village, where green and history are intertwined at the summit of the Taurus Mountains in Antalya, was selected as the “World's Best Tourism Village” by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in 2024. With its 600 inhabitants, this village, which is almost like a corner of paradise, fascinates with its deep-rooted culture as well as its natural beauties. Ormana, an old nomad settlement at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, attracts attention with its peaceful life and traditional texture. Located about 2.5 hours from Antalya city centre, this village has an atmosphere that impresses both locals and visitors.

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Nature and History Intertwined Görseli — Ormana draws attention with its unique natural structures and historical richness beyond being just a village. Located between the streams that feed the Manavgat River, the village attracts tourists with its historical buildings and traditional lifestyle.

A Traditional Nomadic Life Görseli — This village, built on the high peaks of the Taurus Mountains, offers an unforgettable experience to its guests with its people who are engaged in mountaineering and continue their traditional nomadic life. Visitors are offered the opportunity to stay in the historical stone houses in the village, meet traditional handicrafts and see the hospitality of the village people up close.

Turkey's 4th in the World Tourism Village List

Ormana was included in UNWTO's 2024 World Tourism Village List and became Turkey's fourth village to be included in this list. In 2021, Mustafapaşa in Nevşehir, Taraklı in Sakarya, Birgi and Şirince villages in İzmir were also included in this prestigious list.

Traditional Life and Sustainability

Ormana's inclusion in this list is seen as an important step towards promoting Turkey's cultural heritage and natural riches to the world. The villages included in this list stand out as places that emphasise not only tourism but also traditional life and sustainability.

Famous Nomadic Settlements

Every street, every stone in Ormana Village smells of history. The houses in the village, which is an old nomadic settlement, were built with traditional stone workmanship and managed to survive for centuries. The old mosque, mansions and narrow streets in the village harbour a cultural heritage from the past to the present.

A Touch to The History of Humanity

While the local people continue to live the traditional nomadic life, most of the people living in the village are still engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry as in the past. This rich culture makes Ormana special not only for its natural beauty but also as a place that touches the history of humanity.

An Ideal Destination for Nature Lovers

Located on the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, Ormana offers different beauties every season of the year. You can see every shade of green in summer and snow-covered mountain landscapes in winter. Although it is far from Antalya, the village has become an ideal destination for nature lovers, history buffs and peace seekers.