9 Car-Free Places Around The World

30 AUG, 2023

Dristi Sharma

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This small island in Lake Huron has banned cars and instead relies on bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and walking for transportation.

1. Mackinac Island, USA

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Often referred to as the "Venice of the North", Giethoorn is a picturesque village with no roads. People navigate its waterways using boats.

2. Giethoorn, THE Netherlands

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This remote British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific only has a population of around 50 people and does not permit cars.

3.  Pitcairn Island

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The historic city of Venice is known for its intricate canal system and lack of cars. The city's narrow streets and waterways make cars impractical, so transportation is mainly done on foot or by boat.

4. Venice, Italy

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Cars and motorised vehicles are prohibited on Hydra, so donkeys and water taxis are the primary means of transportation. 

5. Hydra Island, Greece

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The narrow streets and historic architecture of Lamu have led to a ban on cars. Donkeys or bicycles are used for transportation. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2001

 6. Lamu Island, Kenya

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Zermatt is a well-known tourist destination in Switzerland, famous for its stunning Alpine scenery and as a gateway to the iconic Matterhorn mountain. Cars are heavily restricted within the town.

7. zermatt, Switzerland

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Isla Holbox, Mexico, restricts cars to preserve its natural beauty. Golf carts and bicycles are common for getting around the sandy paths, contributing to the island's eco-friendly and peaceful atmosphere.

8.  isla holbox, mexico

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These five charming coastal towns are connected by hiking trails and trains. Cars are not allowed in most parts of the towns.

9. Cinque Terre, Italy