About the Candidacy
Old Datça has been officially nominated by Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism for UN Tourism's prestigious "Best Tourism Villages" programme. The programme recognises and supports villages that advance rural development through tourism.
Nine Areas of Evaluation
An independent Advisory Board assesses villages across economic, social and environmental sustainability dimensions.
01Cultural and Natural Resources
02Promotion and Conservation of Cultural Resources
03Economic Sustainability
04Social Sustainability
05Environmental Sustainability
06Tourism Development and Value Chain Integration
07Governance and Prioritization of Tourism
08Infrastructure and Connectivity
09Health, Safety and Security
Three Pillars of the Initiative
Recognition
International recognition for villages preserving cultural and natural heritage.
Upgrade Programme
Supports high-potential villages in improving their weaker areas.
Network
A space for exchanging experience, peer learning and capacity building.