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Condé Nast TravelerAug 5, 2026
10 Scenic Coastal Road Trips in Europe, From Norway to Croatia
On these roads, the destination is less important than the journey as every mile offers scenic vistas.
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- The Atlantic Ocean RoadTrailConnects islands and fishing communities with eight bridges.
- Storseisundet BridgeSightDramatic profile creates an interesting optical illusion.
- Elsewhere
- Cliffs of MoherSightDoolin, IrelandOne of Ireland's greatest natural landmarks.
- Highway Ma-2141 from Coll dels Reis to Sa CalobraTrailMallorca, SpainRemarkable feat of engineering with hairpin bends and cliffs.
- Nus de sa CorbataSightMallorca, SpainA 270-degree spiral curve where the road loops over itself.
- Torrent de PareisSightMallorca, SpainAn impressive rocky canyon that ends at the water's edge.
- The Wild Atlantic WayTrailDoolin, Ireland1,553-mile route on Ireland's west coast.
- North Coast 500TrailApplecross, United Kingdom516-mile route across northern Scotland.
- Bealach na BàTrailApplecross, United KingdomOne of the most challenging mountain passes in the British Isles.
- Amalfitana SS163TrailSorrento, Italy30-mile route along cliffs with views of lemon trees.
- PositanoNeighborhoodSorrento, ItalyIt has 3,643 inhabitants.
- AmalfiNeighborhoodSorrento, ItalyIt lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery.
- RavelloNeighborhoodSorrento, ItalyIts scenic location makes it a popular tourist destination, and earned it a listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in…
- The Adriatic Highway (Highway D8)TrailZadar, CroatiaRuns along Croatia's coast with sea and mountain views.
- ŠibenikNeighborhoodZadar, CroatiaŠibenik is one of the oldest Croatian self-governing cities on the Adriatic, the capital and cultural, educational,…
- TrogirNeighborhoodZadar, CroatiaThe historic part of the city is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo.
- SplitNeighborhoodZadar, CroatiaPoslovnice Zadar Adresa: Knezova Šubića Bribirskih 7, ZadarTelefon: 023/250-513Email: info@ghetaldusdalmacija.hrRadno…
- DubrovnikNeighborhoodZadar, CroatiaCity rises up against the sea like a vision.
- Nacional 125 HighwayTrailTavira, PortugalRuns through Algarve region, passing beaches and cliffs.
- Ria Formosa Natural ParkSightTavira, PortugalLagoons and sandbars along the coast.
- OlhãoNeighborhoodTavira, PortugalThe population of the municipality in 2011 was 45,396, in an area of 130.86 km2 (50.53 sq mi).
- AlbufeiraNeighborhoodTavira, PortugalThe population in 2021 was 44,158, in an area of 140.66 square kilometres.
- MakarskaNeighborhoodZadar, Croatia
- FaroNeighborhoodTavira, Portugal
- LagosFast foodTavira, Portugal
