Tandzaver - Hiking and biking to Vanand forest and land art making class

Mikael Shelemetev and Paloma Rubio, a young couple, moved from Spain to the village of Tandzaver in 2019 to develop geotourism in Armenia. Once Mikael visited this hidden corner of Armenia, tucked away in the mountains near the iconic Tatev Monastery and tram, it felt like home to him. He was fascinated by everything: the people, mountains, gorges, tranquility, clean air, and the prospect of engaging in tourism activities. Mikael and Paloma’s settling in the village is not only about two young people finding their new home in this wonderful corner of nature, but also about how local villagers redefined their opinions about their surrounding environment.