It’s hard to believe that there are still parts of this world that have not been touched by the modern world. It’s true though. All around the globe, there are settlements with people who have either been living without modern technology or who have learned to adapt.

From villages in the middle of volcanoes to ones built underground, these villages and more have been hidden away from the rest of the world and the people there are completely content. They choose to stay there, having the ability to leave if they really wanted to. They like living in seclusion, having their own little paradise, and not having to deal with the loud and craziness of a big city.

Here are 15 villages that have remained hidden away from the world.

15 The Settlement Of Aogashima Is Located In The Middle Of A Volcanic Crater

Back in the 1780s, a Class-C volcano erupted out in the Philippine Sea. Like other volcanoes, this one devastated the nearby community. At the time of the eruption, there was a whole village living on the island. Half of the inhabitants that had escaped the massive eruption returned years later and rebuilt their village, explains Daily Mail. There is now a population of 200 brave villagers living in what is known as Aogashima.

14 Monemvasia Became Its Own Island After It Broke Away Due To An Earthquake

In 375 AD there was a massive earthquake that separated the small settlement of Monemvasia from the Greek coastline. Now the settlement and all its residents that remained on the small island are hidden away by a large rock on the island and the only access to the mainland is by a small walkway the residents built.

13 Phugtal Monastery Is One Of The Most Isolated Monasteries In India

Phugtal Monastery is one of the most isolated monasteries in northern India. Founded in the 12th century, this village made from mud and timber remained hidden away from the world up until the 1800s when Alexander Csoma de Koros, a Hungarian philologist who wrote the first Tibetan-English dictionary, visited and stayed for a year.

12 Isortoq Is A Hidden Village Surrounded By Nothing But Snow And Ice

When it comes to the small town of Isortoq in Greenland, there is only a population of 64 people residing there. Surrounded by nothing but snow and ice for miles, the Inuit inhabitants were forced to survive solely on meat for years. Nowadays though, the town has welcomed a red supermarket, which has added a variety of produce to their diets.

11 Gasadalur Village Is A Small Cozy Town Full Of Zen

Located on the west side of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Gasadalur Village in Denmark is an isolated village that is home to only 16 residents. There are two ways to get to the village, either travel through the tunnel that was built through the mountain in 2004 or take a strenuous hike or ride horseback ride over the 400m high mountain.

10 Huacachina Thrives On Sand

Anyone else think that this one is just a mirage? How else does it explain how a lush paradise full of palm trees, flowers, and a tranquil lagoon has survived so long in one of the driest climates in the world? This magical town is called Huacachina, has a population of just 96 residents and is located out in the barren desert of Peru. Surprise, their greatest resource is sand.

9 The Cliff Of Bandiagara Is Literally A Cliff With Clay Homes

This village might look like something a child created with his/her beach toys, water and sand, but it’s actually a real village in West-Africa that is home to the Dogon people. Located on the cliffs of Bandiagara, this village consists of a series of red-clay houses, granaries, altars, sanctuaries, and communal meeting places.

8 Undredal Is Famous For Their Goat Cheese, Which Is Why They Have More Goats Than People

Undredal is a small village in Norway that has a small population of only 100 residents, as well as 500 goats. What does a village with 500 goats do though? Well, goat cheese and goat sausages, of course, two exports they are famous for. Up till 1988, the only way to access the village was by boat. Since then, two tunnels have been built giving easy access to route E16.

7 Furore Was Once Known As The Village That Didn't Exist

Tucked away in a Fjord, the tiny Italian village of Furore was once known as “the village that doesn’t exist.” The mayor of the village at the time though decided enough was enough and decided to change that by having the buildings painted in vibrant colors so they could be spotted from the coastal road.

6 Sapa Is Known For Its Incredible Views Of The Hills

The tribespeople of Sapa village are lucky to call such a beautiful region their home. Nestled up in North Vietnam, these vibrant green rice fields are surrounded by gorgeous hills that visitors can trek through to visit the small village and buy some of the colorful trinkets they are known to make and sell.

5 Coober Pedy Might Look Like A Giant Hill, But There Is Actually An Entire Town Underground

When first arriving in Coober Pedy, the first thing that visitors will notice is that it’s just a barren wasteland with giant molehills. That’s because the popular opal mining town is actually underground. By building it underneath the dirt, the near 2,000 residents are protected from the blazing heat.

4 Rougon Is The Perfect Spot For Those Looking To Get The Most Amazing Photos Of The Verdon Gorge

The hidden village of Rougon is located under a large rocky outcrop in France. Visiting this gorgeous town offers panoramic views of the Verdon gorge, which is absolutely breathtaking. A lot of people who make the trek up the mountains to explore the town and all its lovely attractions end up staying all year round, and it’s no wonder.

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3 Supai Is Located Right In The Middle Of The Grand Canyon

Millions travel each year just to stare down at the beautiful canyons of the Grand Canyon. How many out of those millions know that there is a secret tribe with a small hidden village located in the canyon though? Supai is home to more than 600 Havasupai tribe members, which is the smallest Indian nation in America. Visitors can visit the hidden town by foot, helicopter, or mule.

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2 Tristan da Cunha Is One Of The Hardest Villages To Get To

Tristan da Cunha is one of the most remote villages in the world. Located in Saint Helena, this hidden village requires a six-day boat ride from South Africa through the South Atlantic Ocean to reach it. Only seven miles long, this settlement is home to around 300 residents, all of who farm to survive.

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1 Uros Is A Set Of 42 Islands That Are Made Of Totora Reeds, Which The Residents Eat

Located in Lake Titicaca Puno are 42 floating islands that are home to the pre-Incan Uru tribe. The islands known as the Uros Floating Islands are made from totora reeds and every so often the villagers must replace those reeds due to the old ones rotting away in the water. They also use the reeds in their daily meals.

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