Every highway has the potential to become a microcosm and representative of a city. When the car is speeding on the highway and the rock music is at its loudest, the hills along the road rise one after another, and the fast food restaurants, gas stations, and coastlines are all the best scenery.
The following are the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe, fasten your seat belts and let's go together!
1. Norway's Atlantic Coast Highway
In Norway, there is one of the most beautiful and essential roads in the coastal road within 8.5 kilometers. This road is built on the seaside and is connected by 8 bridges. Every time you cross a bridge, you can enjoy the natural scenery of an island.
A road on one side and a bay on the other - this is the Norwegian Atlantic Road known as the "Road to the Sky". In the hurricane-ridden fall, it's an apocalyptic spectacle, and it's been hit by hurricanes 12 times in the six years the road was built.
But with its magnificent scenery, it has attracted the attention of photographers all over the world, and it has also attracted countless road enthusiasts to experience this unique enjoyment.
2. Amalfi Coastal Road
Some roads, such as the Amalfi Coastal Road, make the scenery along the way more admirable because of the thrill. The Amalfi Coast is known as the most beautiful coast in the world, with more than 40 kilometers of coastal roads winding between the picturesque sea and cliffs, which is also one of the world's most legendary lanes.
The road is backed by the steep Picentini Hills and faces the azure Mediterranean Sea. Driving on this road, one side has a panoramic view of the blue Mediterranean Sea, and the other side is narrow and tight, which makes the heart beat.
The more than ten small towns passed along the way are "hanging" in the cliffs and valleys in a scattered way. It seems that after every crazy turn, there will be surprises, and the thrill and the wonderful are constantly presented.
3. D81 road in France
D81 is one of the most scenic self-driving tour routes in Europe. The D81 highway is located in Porto Bay on the west coast of Corsica, France, with a total length of 11.7 kilometers. Along the way are dramatic granite cliffs with sharp rock formations and bizarre carvings created by the forces of wind and water.
The D81 highway has become very popular in recent years, and many tourists choose to drive here. It is especially busy in summer, and UNESCO has also rated it as a world heritage site.
The most beautiful view of the D81 road is at sunset, when the deep red sun shines on the rocks, and the jagged shadows are reflected on the road. The thrill and beauty are the true portrayal of this road.
4. Highland Highway
The Scottish Highland Road is 804 kilometers long, and it circles the coastline of the entire northern part of Scotland, including the beauty of the entire Highland. At that time, King Charles hoped to use a road to show the beauty of Scotland, allowing more tourists to experience the style, food and local activities here.
So he led and supported the construction of this road around the Scottish Highlands. It has now been rated as one of the 6 most beautiful coastal routes in the world.
From sandy beaches to rolling hills, from green woodlands to wetlands and swamps, from towering mountains to fairytale castles, unforgettable sunsets by the sea and the pristine scenery of Knoydart can be seen here.
5. Turkey D400 National Road
D400, the most beautiful road in Turkey, is a world-class coastal road comparable to Highway 1 on the California coast. It runs alongside the stunning turquoise waters and beautiful towns, with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Driving clockwise along the road, one side is the romantic "Dead Sea", the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea, and the other side is the winding mountains. Accompanied by the blue sea and blue sky, circling up and down the valleys, the flowers and trees blooming next to the classic buildings and the lazy temperament, any one paragraph will make people fascinated. Don't miss the towns you pass by on the way.
Admire the colorful ancient buildings in the ancient city of Antalya with a history of more than 2000 years, soak in the hot springs of Pamukkale, sunbathe on the beach of Kaputas, and take a walk in the peaceful town of Kars.
There are also characteristic tropical plants on the roadside waiting for you to take pictures with them. Of course, there are many beautiful scenery waiting for you to explore and discover.