Slow Food Travel Destinations
Behind every place lie stories, gastronomic traditions, artisanal flavors and time-honored practices, preserved by women and men whose identities and cultures have been constructed over centuries. Every gastronomic tradition can become a unique tourism experience.
Slow Food Travel offers a new model for tourism, made up of meetings and exchanges with farmers, cheesemakers, herders, butchers, bakers and winegrowers who, along with the chefs who cook their products, will be the narrators of their local areas and unique guides to the local traditions.
Slow Food Travel offers local areas the chance to develop their potential as a quality gastronomic destination; they follow strict guidelines and the Slow Food philosophy while constructing alliances and experiences that add value to the best of local gastronomic heritage.
The aim is to bring travellers closer to the preservation of food biodiversity and an understanding of local cultures, identities and gastronomies. Journeys will often include visits to Slow Food Presidia, encounters with Ark of Taste products and stays with Terra Madre food communities.
Hospitality will be offered directly by the producers or by hoteliers and chefs who use local “good, clean and fair” ingredients in their kitchens.
Visitors will be welcomed directly by producers, hotel hosts and cooks who are committed to promoting their local area by offering “good, clean and fair” products. They will provide all the information necessary to ensure the travelers’ experience combines the pleasure of food with culture and conviviality.
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Saudi Arabia
Al-Madinah Province
The Al-Madinah Province, one of the largest regions in Saudi Arabia, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination.
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Aseer Province
Aseer, located in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, is a captivating province that offers a blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and unique tourism experiences.
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Al-Jouf Province
Al-Jouf, located in northern Saudi Arabia, is a province of striking contrasts and unique charm.
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Al-Qassim Province
The Al-Qasim province, often referred to as the “food basket” of Saudi Arabia, is a vital agricultural hub, playing a central role in the Kingdom’s food production.
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Al-Ahsa
In Al-Ahsa Oasis you will find natural springs fringed by date palm groves, verdant farmland and some of the region’s finest dates.
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Azerbaigian
Greater Caucasus Mountains region
The Greater Caucasus Mountain region lies along the ancient Silk Road, in the Caucasus range, where Europe and Asia meet. This region is a mix of mountains and plains. The highlands are cool and humid while the plains are warm and dry. Vastly covered by forests, the mountain are rich in mineral waters, which are used for treatment at resorts. Its pristine nature and remote mountain villages makes it the perfect destination for outdoor adventures.
Through the COVCHEG project and together with the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, Slow Food has selected and trained the most authentic and high-quality farmers, restaurants, guesthouses, and hotel owners across the region. With their legendary hospitality, they are ready to guide you through the hidden gastronomic treasures of the Great Caucasus Mountain.
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Austria
Carinthia
Marktplatz MittelKärnten
Carinthia is the state of Austria where the Slow Food Travel model was first tested and implemented worldwide, leading to the development of the Slow Food Travel Alpe Adria destination in Geital and Lesachtal valleys.
Mittelkärnten region is located at the heart of Carinthia, where the Alps leave the step to gentle slopes, prosperous hills, and warm swimming lakes. A land rich in history and natural landscapes, perfect for hiking and biking while enjoying some of the best food experiences of Austria.
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Alpe Adria
Situated to the northwest of the southern Austrian state of Carinthia, the Gailtal and Lesachtal Valleys are the first destinations in the world for Slow Food Travel.The southernmost of the Austrian states, Carinthia is famous for its lakes and ski resorts, its woods and its facilities for mountain sports, from trekking to mountain biking.
In the Gailtal and Lesachtal Valleys, it is possible to discover old flour mills and learn to bake bread with heirloom cereals, find out more about the production of raw milk cheese (the Ark of Taste Geiltaler Almkäse), beer and Gailtal speck, to get to know the world of mountain apiculture, and to cook traditional dishes with local chefs.
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Italy
More than 15 itineraries all over the country with cooks, guides, farmers, fishermen or artisans committed to preserving local biodiversity and sharing their values and knowledge.
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