10 Most Scenic Drives in Europe!

10 Most Scenic Drives in Europe!

1. Romantische Straße, Germany

Built in the 50s, during Germany’s reconstruction after the collapse of the 3rd Reich, the Romantic Road became over time a legendary road. Winding through the beautiful scenery of the German countryside, dotted by medieval villages and Baroque castles, it is an item on many travelers’ bucket list.

2. Grossglockner Hohenalpenstrasse, Austria

This impressive route whose name takes after the highest peak of the Austrian Alps – Grossglockner (3798m) – passes through tunnels, twists among flowering meadows, green prairies, wooden mountainsides and bare cliffs, before it sinuously climbs up to the clouds and to the eternally frozen world.

3. Les Corniches, France

The three scenic routes start in Nice and going up to the heavenly Monaco and to the baroque Menton. They go along the same itinerary, at different altitude levels. The Low Corniche (La Basse Corniche) is the perfect choice for those who want to discover quaint fishing villages like Villefranche-sur-Mer or a charming medieval “eagles’ nest like Eze. The Middle Corniche (La Moyenne Corniche), however, displays the most picturesque panoramic views over the resorts that dot the French Riviera’s coastline.

4. Atlanterhavsveien, Norway

One of the few manmade constructions that succeeded to emphasize natural beauty rather than destroy the environment, the Atlantic Road is a part of the RV 64 national road that connects the Norwegian towns Eide and Averøy. Built in 1989 and toll-free since 1999, this route is a popular tourist attraction, especially during windy weather conditions, when people come here to unique show provided by strong waves sweeping the road.

5. La Route des Grandes Alpes, France

One of the first tourist routes built in France, the High Alps Route is the result of a tight collaboration between the country’s authorities and the French automobile enthusiasts. In 1909, at a time when the car was just beginning to become an important means of locomotion, Touring Club came with the idea of building a road that would connect all the Alpine passes.

6. Trollstigen, Norway

A mountainous road connecting two Norwegian towns (Åndalsnes and Valldalen) whose construction lasted 8 years, the Troll’s Route was inaugurated in 1936. Ever since, it has been a popular tourist destination with people of all ages and of all nations. Thousands of vehicles feel every day the adrenaline level raising in their veins because of the serpentines this narrow road has. The road’s curves its steep inclination are not the only factors of risk.

7. Transfagarasan, Romania

A project that illustrates the power of the communist regime, Transfagarasan is a road that crosses the highest Romanian mountains – the Fagaras – linking two distinct regions of the country. Built on a military purpose, it is nowadays a tourist route popular with the locals as well as with foreigners who try to discover the mysteries of Dracula’s country. Indeed, Transfagarasan is the way that leads towards Poienari fortress – the main residence of the Transylvanian ruler that gave birth to so many myths and legends.

8. Ring of Kerry, Ireland

A popular tourist circuit, the 200 km long Ring of Kerry leads its visitors on a fascinating trip around the Iveragh Peninsula. Drawing a circle between steep mountain slopes, sneaking through magnificent valleys, crossing countless rivers and lakes, passing by sandy beaches and cliffy coastlines, Ring of Kerry allows you to discover much more than the breathtalking beauty of the Emerald Isle. Sneem is a pretty village with colorful houses, ideal for a stopover.

9. Costiera Amalfitana, Italy

A picturesque drive that goes along the seashore, winding among small fishing villages and historical towns, Amalfi Coast was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. This region of Southern Italy is the perfect holiday destination for all those who dreams of spending some time in a corner of paradise, where the mountain merges with the sea, where the climate is mild, where silence is the only source of stress, where the architecture has been preserved for centuries, where fishermen and millionaires enjoy a common privilege – the simply perfect landscape.

10. Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos, Spain

Winding among the Sierra de Cadiz Mountains and crossing the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, the White Villages Route is a popular tourist destination. Perched on a high cliff overlooking the river Guadalete, Arcos de la Frontera is one of the most beautiful villages in Andalusia, Spain. Its center declared a Monument of Historical and Artistic Importance displays a typically Andalusian architecture. 

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