Hidden dangers: You should avoid these 11 places!

Hidden dangers: You should avoid these 11 places!

In today's world, there are many places that are closed to visitors for various reasons. These so-called “no-gos” are not only interesting geographically, but also historically. One of the most notable is the mysterious one Area 51 in the USA, a military training site in Nevada surrounded by myths about aliens and UFOs. Access is strictly prohibited and only takes place with a special permit.

Another place that is off limits due to its dangerous past is the Chernobyl reactor in Ukraine. After the nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986, radiation levels there remain high, making the reactor itself a restricted area. Some surrounding areas are open to tourists, but caution is advised.

Forbidden Islands

Another interesting but forbidden destination is the Gruinard Island in Scotland, also known as “Anthrax Island”. This island was used for biological warfare testing during World War II, where anthrax was released into the environment through bomb testing. Although the island was officially declared habitable in 1990, it remains closed to visitors. This is a precautionary measure as, despite decontamination by the UK authorities, there is a possibility that anthrax spores may persist in the soil.
During experiments on the island, all sheep on the island died within just three days, an indication of the danger of the pathogen.

In addition to Gruinard Island, there are other problematic travel destinations like that Farallon Islands off San Francisco, where radioactive waste was dumped between 1946 and 1970. Access to these islands is only permitted for professionals and the coast guard.

Harboring ghosts and dangers

The Varosha in Cyprus is a striking ghost town characterized by its military lockdown and the barbed wire that surrounds it. This former holiday region is now a deserted place that discourages visitors.

Security and prohibition sovereignty are also on North Sentinel Island in India of importance, where hostile natives defend the intrusion of tourists with arrows. Access is also prohibited here.

Furthermore there is the Queimada Grande in Brazil, an island known for its highly venomous island lance vipers. Here, too, visits are only permitted for researchers to ensure both the safety of people and the protection of the snake population.

The path to these fascinating but dangerous areas therefore remains closed to most people. It is important to keep safety and history in mind, even in secular holiday dreams.