9 Beautiful Small Towns You ve Never Heard of But Should Definitely Visit

Albarraci n, Spain

Guadalaviar River has pink- and orange-hued houses that mix in with the rocky landscape, making it a candidate for Spain's prettiest tiny town.

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Ban Rak Thai, Thailand

Ban Rak Thai, near the Thailand Myanmar border, has thatched houses, tea plantations, and a calm reservoir.

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Baños, Ecuador

The hamlet of Baños, nestled in the Amazon Basin and surrounded by waterfalls, deep woods, and an active volcano, boasts a stunning location.

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Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor's closeness to Acadia National Park gives it a thousand beauty points.

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Biei, Japan

From sparkling blue lakes and hot springs to snow-capped mountains, Hokkaido is a natural wonder.

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Bled, Slovenia

You'll find picture-perfect views of the Julien Alps, green seas, church-dotted islet, and 12th-century castle on a hill. 

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ocas del Toro, Panama

Bocas Del Toro, a group of nine islands off Panama's Caribbean coast, is one of the world's most overlooked and gorgeous beaches. 

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel-by-the-Sea, with its European-style cottage art shops and specialized stores, is the excellent starting place for Monterey County exploration.

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Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

This frozen-in-amber hamlet on the eastern River Plate is a two-hour boat trip from Buenos Aires. It has a rich colonial past.

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