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

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This Atlantic road route will add a fair few kilometers, two days, and six fjord ferries to your journey, but the detour will be worth it if you have the time. You’ll cross into the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees, on the ferry between Kilborghavn and Jektvik. Portois a lively and fun city, intimate and friendly. There’s a lot to do in Portobut walking over the mighty Douro river on the iconic Luis I Bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia and the historic port lodges, has to be top of the list. You may want to consider carrying an electronic toll passfor the duration of your European road trip itinerary.These devices deduct the toll fees from a credit card automatically, meaning you don’t have to stop at a booth or barrier. There are viewing places galore here. A concrete path makes it easy to see the waterfall at various points, though there are clearly marked signs and ropes warning you where you should stop, as it can be very windy and slippery the closer you get to the edge.

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. They have seen the rise and fall of empires, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution. Traveling along the various European routes takes you from one destination to another and immerses you in diverse historical eras.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. Hohenzollern Castledoes have the scale, along with grandeur, Rapunzel towers, and a long royal history. It’s one of the most magical castles to visit in Germany. The starting town of Steinau an der Strasse is straight out of their fairy tales, complete with typical half-timbered houses, twisting cobbled alleys, and the turreted Schloss Steinau which overlooks the whole town. Visit the Brüder Grimm Haus and Museum Steinau, both of which showcase the works of the brothers.

Autostrade (Italy): Italy's autostrada, a web of highways, are like arteries pumping life into the nation. Roads such as the A1 are not merely asphalt stretches but cultural corridors. They pass through Renaissance birthplaces, vine-clad hills, and regions that have given the world culinary wonders like pizza and pasta. In Marbella, spend a day soaking up the sun and visiting the charming old town. Make for Taberna Casa Curro Marbellawhere you’ll find great tapas and fruity Spanish wine.

From the historic and pretty city of Norwich, head east towards Wroxham, the self-styled capital of the Broads. The dramatic landscapes and raw natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads were created when peat digs flooded in the 14th century. Continue along the coast road to Blakeney and practice your crabbing skills from the harbor. Make a stop at the beautiful and huge Holkham Beach, where the ending of ‘Shakespeare in Love’ was filmed. ThisSpanish road tripwill take you through the beautiful and lush, aptly named Green Spain, hugging the north coast along the Bay of Biscay.