2023 Philip's Big Road Atlas Europe: (A3 Spiral binding) (Philip's Road Atlases)

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We have traveled every single one of these European roads in and on a variety of vehicles! Whether you ride a motorbike, drive Europe by car or you’re traveling in a motorhome or RV, you’ll find some of the best Europe road trip ideas here. Stop at Cassis to explore the Calanques, huge gashes in the coastal cliffs, often only accessible by boat. Take a day trip out for a picnic and an idyllic afternoon of soaking up the sun and snorkeling. Walking along the boardwalks at Playa de Las Catedrales and marvel at the extraordinary natural arches. Norwich ⇒ The Georgian Townhousefor its informal vibe, lively bar and restaurant, and contemporary decor. The short (prioritising distance): this route option involves the shortest distance to reach the destination, whilst always remaining on passable roads.

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Next up is Amalfi itself. This hugely popular holiday resort is the largest town along the coast road. The pretty seafront, with its cafes and glamorous boutiques, gives this town a great vibe. Our route has two options at this point – head inland for spectacular scenery and mountain passes, or take the coastal route around the middle peninsula of the Peloponnese through the wild and rugged Messinian Mani, with picture-perfect Kardamyli and the colorful harbor of pretty Gythio awaiting. Halfway between Coimbra and Lisbon, take a short detour to Nazare on Portugal’s Silver Coast. Known for its monster waves and daredevil surfers, this is a great place if you like huge beaches and dramatic landscapes. Exploring the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela and make the climb to Las Cubiertas, the cathedral roof, for incredible views of the city and landscape beyond.

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A great alternative is to road trip from Dublin to Galway, traveling the southern half of the Wild Atlantic Way in a huge circle, and visiting Waterford, Dingle, and Cork on the way. Routes to Regions or Provinces: Eastern Europe’s provincial regions hold tales of folklore, traditions, and ancient customs. Roads like the E58in Slovakia connect the urban sophistication of Bratislava to the traditional realms of the eastern provinces, where time seems to slow down, and the past feels palpably close.

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The Amalfi Coast road, the SS163, is a 50km spectacular stretch of tarmac, hugging the cliffs and coves of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is surely one of the best driving roads in Europe. This route follows parts of southern Germany’s famous Romantic Road and the Deutsche Alpenstrasse and has a good mix of Alpine views, historic schloss and castles, and typical Bavarian towns and villages. Mount Romvik, outside Bodo and with minimal light pollution, is a good place to see the Northern Lights. Motorways of the UK: The UK boasts an extensive motorway network, with the M1 and M6 being particularly notable. They link the urban dynamism of London to the industrial heartlands of the Midlands and the enchanting landscapes of Scotland.Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, is a beautiful place for a 7 day road trip in Europe. With Trulli houses, a fabulous sandy coastline, and whitewashed villages, there is a lot to see and do here. Head west, making sure to stop at the cave of El Castilloto see the 35,000-year-old drawings there. You can also take a day trip to Sintra from Lisbonif you’d prefer to base yourself in the city. Visit and decide for yourself! Italy is a gorgeous country for a road trip, no area more so than Tuscany and Umbria, which are easily accessible by car from the UK and Europe. The rolling fields of vines and golden wheat, studded with tall cypress trees and creamy stone villas are iconic. From Bergen, take the E39 motorway north to Loen where you’ll find the awesome new Loen Skyliftwhich takes you to the top of Mount Hoven for spectacular views of the white-blue Jostedalsbreen glacier.

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Syracuse ⇒ Hotel Gutkowski for lovingly crafted and unique interiors, beachcomber chic, and a cool roof terrace. A road trip in France is one of the best ways to see this beautiful country, and because France is so accessible, this is an easy 2 week Europe road trip from UK and the rest of Europe The value of Maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. Maphill presents the map of Europe in a wide variety of map types and styles. Vector quality Indulging in northern Germany’s hearty and tasty cuisine, like wurst, Germany’s delicious sausages, Bremer klaben, a yeasty cake of candied fruit and nuts, and kluten, a delicious dumpling. You must have at least three months remaining on your passport (issued in the past ten years) at your intended date of departure from Europe. If you’re traveling to Ireland, your passport must remain valid for the duration of your stay (UK citizens do not need a passport to visit Ireland, which is in the Common Travel Area).Take a gastronomic tourfor the best experience. Eat your fill and head west to Bilbao, home of the incredible Guggenheim museum.The building itself is a work of art, with beautifully curved and sweeping architecture.

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Home to Spanish cider (who knew?), you’ll find traditional sidrerias along Calle Gascona, known as cider boulevard. Visit in September for Fiestas de San Mateo, a live theatre and music spectacular. If you go in October, you’ll be in the middle of the Asturias apple harvest. ViaMichelin can provide a detailed journey cost for any car or motorcycle route: fuel cost (with details on fuel costs for motorways and other roads) and toll costs (information for each toll used). If you have entered your vehicle model, the cost will be calculated according to its consumption levels.

You can do the entire road in a day and stop in Ravello for lunch, but two or three days will give you longer to enjoy the glorious views and pretty towns en route. Transalpina Road (Romania): The Southern Carpathians in Romania are home to a road that ascends to great heights in the mountains. It offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, deep valleys, and pastoral landscapes untouched by time. Heading south, Sintra, in the mountains of the same name, is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of place. Home to Portuguese royalty for centuries, the lush landscape is dotted with pastel-colored palaces, villas, and houses. Finally, you’ll reach Santiago de Compostela,the end point of the famous Camino de Santiago, and your last stop. As you enter the town, you’ll see pilgrims covering the final few miles into one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, proudly displaying their vieira, the scallop shell badge that you’ll have seen along your route .