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

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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. This area is now a national park and a haven for wildlife and birds. Take a Broads cruise, hire a boat, or head off for a long walk along towpaths and through fields, where seeing flapping sails in the river is an everyday occurrence. The drive through the Val d’OrciafromPienza to Montepulciano on the SP146 is like driving through a film set! Sweeping curves, rolling vineyards, and photo opportunities at every bend; this is quintessential Tuscany. Onwards to Arezzo and then Cortona, one of the oldest and most scenic hill towns in Tuscany. Pienza is a delightful village and has perfect, interesting streets for wandering and admiring the 15th century architecture. This medieval town is beautifully preserved and worth a wander before you make your way to Comillas, further along the coast. Traditionally low-rise, you’ll find a pretty beach, a tiny fishing port, and a charming cobbled old center here.

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This is a perfect road trip to start and finish in Malaga. Fly in, hire a car, and within a few hours, you can be on the beaches of the Costa del Sol, enjoying year-round sunshine. Route des Grandes Alpes (France): A road that is a journey in itself, this route, with its multiple mountain passes, offers panoramic views of France's alpine glory. Every curve has a new vista, a new village, and a new tale awaiting. Visiting in the summer will provide you with sunshine and clear skies but if you can do this route in winter, then you’ll be rewarded with some of the best Christmas markets in the world, fairytale snowy landscapes, and schloss decorated for the festive season. 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. This huge trip from the north to the south of Ireland is best done with time on your side. Three weeks is just about enough, four weeks or longer will give you time to explore more and perhaps participate in some activities along the way.Road Intersections: European cities are known for their grand roundabouts and intersections, each telling its tale. Place Charles de Gaullein Paris, a behemoth of a roundabout, is not just about managing traffic; it's a symbol of French elegance and grandeur. Meanwhile, with its unique design, Berlin's Ernst-Reuter-Platz echoes the city's progressive ethos and resilience. Your journey will continue on to Mayrhofen, a popular skiing destination known for its vibrant nightlife, unrivaled winter sports, and stunning alpine scenery.

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Taking in the must-sees of Malin Head, the Killarney National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula, this is a truly epic Ireland road trip covering many of the Emerald Isle’s most beautiful spots. If you are a Game of Thrones fan, there are lots of places along this routewhich featured in the show orbook a tourto find them all. Start in San Sabastian, a sophisticated city with a renowned restaurant scene, famous for seafood and pintxos (pronounced pinchos), which are similar to tapas. With our interactive map of Europe (below), you can easily bookmark the continent's best attractions, including the famous Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, or the Royal Opera House in London. Also, plan to visit Moscow, where you can visit St. Basil's Cathedral and the Red Square. Make sure you plan stops in the beautiful city of Rome and Germany's Berlin. Each of these cities has a plethora of attractions one should not miss. Rome is rich in religious tone, so the many cathedrals here will enlighten you. Att attractions like the Pergamum Museum and Treptower Park should be scheduled in Berlin. Once these attractions are bookmarked using the Google Map of Europe below, our travel experts will ensure you get to your destination without hassle. Start from easily accessible Sorrento and head south across the peninsula until you get to the coast at San Pietro. Your first view of the glistening sea and this epic road are pretty special, prepare to be wowed.

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Don’t miss El Caprichio, a Gaudi-designed villa. If you have a few extra days, head into the Picos de Europa,the small but perfectly formed mountain range. The 20km round-trip detour to Ravello from the main coast road is so worth taking. Visit Villa Rufolo, host to beautifully landscaped and dramatic gardens with superb sea views. Finally, drive on to Munich for the Nymphenburg Palace, one of the premier royal palaces in Europe with magnificent interiors and gardens. Spendaday discovering Munichand if you’re road tripping in autumn,you could also take in Oktoberfest, Munich’s famous beer festival. Cordobais home to the breathtaking Mezquita, or mosque-cathedral, started by the Moors and finished by the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. Seeing this alone would make a visit toCordobaworthwhile. San Gimignano, famous for its thirteen towers, sits high on a hill south of Florence. Between April and September, this thriving hill village is busy with tourists visiting the churches, palazzos, independent shops, and restaurants.

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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 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.

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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. Pisa in northern Italy is a great place to start this road trip. The leaning tower is a bit cliched but has to be seen. Lucca is perfect to explore on foot, with narrow lanes opening onto charming piazzas lined with historic buildings. 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.

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Take a few day’s downtime inFlam, a small village right at the top of the beautifulAurlandsfjord. Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and water this is a playground for hikers, water sports enthusiasts, and mountain bikers. Don’t miss the other attractions in the national park where the Continental Divide is located. It’s home to Iceland’s first Parliament, where chieftains formed the first laws and court proceedings at what is known as the Lögberg, and has lots of trails and beautiful nature to explore if you have the time.You can even go snorkeling at Silfra, and see the divide in the tectonic plates underwater! You can add up to 6 stages to your route. These stages will also be included in the ViaMichelin GPS app if you have saved your route in your Michelin account.Stop at Mumbles, a traditional seaside town, and walk along the bustling prom, where rollerbladers weave between pedestrians, and ice-cream parlors tempt.