The 5 best European roads for an unforgettable road trip!

Europe boasts an excellent road network, with beautiful mountain roads and very safe cities where you can enjoy an authentic road trip.

Below is a selection of the most impressive roads for those who love road trips and want to explore Europe differently!

Tip: As many roads are mountainous, before you set off, make sure they are clear of snow or other weather conditions by contacting local authorities.

 

Scotland: The Old Military Road

Scotland is a country that offers dozens of beautiful experiences on its own. After arriving at the capital's airport, you can rent a car of your choice and start your road trip from the northern shores, pass through plains and end up in the National Park.

From Cairngorms National Park, you can reach Balmoral Castle – don't forget to take the short B976 route and then join the international A939 road.

On the mountain routes, you're sure to come across deer, sheep, cattle, and other four-legged creatures!

On the website https://v1.tec.gr/~travelo/enoikiasi-autokinitou/ you can rent the car of your choice – however, due to the weather conditions (plenty of rain all year round), it's a good idea to equip yourself with a vehicle that is ideal for mountains, water, and mud.

Ask the car rental company for the most suitable vehicle you should rent, depending on the destination you wish to visit.

 

Austria: High Alpine Road 

This road officially opened in 1935 and was primarily designed to give tourists access to the incredible scenery at its peak.

If you love curves and sporty driving, then this route is for you: 48 km, with over 36 hairpin bends and an altitude of more than 2,504 metres!

Flower-filled meadows meet snow-capped peaks as you climb higher up the mountain.

This is also where Porsche conducted tests on its racing models in the 1940s!

The beauty of the place attracts many photographers every year, and photos flood all social media networks.

 

Romania: The Transfagarasan Pass 

Known through TopGear as the best fast-driving road, the Transfagarasan Pass is indeed a beautiful series of corners and stretches that in many places resemble rally race sections!

This climb into the Carpathian Mountains of Romania will challenge you to stay focused on the long road, as you encounter stunning landscapes.

With its television fame from TopGear and other shows, this road is filled daily with tourists who want to visit it in person.

For this road, we recommend renting a sports car that will help you drive sportily yet safely.

 

France: Route Napoleon

Away from the crowds of the French Riviera and the Alps lies the Route Napoleon – this is the very route Napoleon took in 1815 when he returned from exile on Elba, thus acquiring even greater historical significance.

The route's tight hairpin bends disappear from the coast's waves and surges, before the elongated road stretches into long curves along the mountain.

If you find yourself here, it's worth taking a detour west to Castellane to see the Verdon Gorge, where the turquoise river flows through the mountains, creating a canyon up to 700 metres deep!

If you wish to stay overnight, we recommend staying at La Fabrique in Moustiers-Saint-Marie.

There you can recharge your batteries, pamper your car, and rest until the morning when you'll set off on your journey again.

 

Spain: Mallorca

Although Mallorca is known for its seaside resorts, EVO magazine claims its roads are perhaps the best in the world!

To truly enjoy it, however, you'll need to rent or arrive with a fast sports car with stiff suspension to fully appreciate the route's bends.

As the sun rises over the ocean, painting the mountain pink, you set off from Port de Pollenca towards Capde for mentor with the sound of your engine chasing the tight corners as you climb to the northernmost tip of the island of Mallorca.

In any case, to enjoy all these routes, you'll need to meticulously plan your trip.

From flights and accommodation to car rental.

You can arrange all of these either through our website or from websites like Skyscanner.