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

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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. Ravello has to be one of the most romantic villages in Italy and is right up there on our list of favorite places in Europe. Perched high above the sea and overlooking immaculate terraced slopes full of vines, Ravello is home to lush Mediterranean planting and charming sun-dappled squares, and has to be one of the best spots in Southern Italy. 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. Transalpina Road (Romania): The Southern Carpathians in Romania are home to a road that ascends to great heights in the mountains. It offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, deep valleys, and pastoral landscapes untouched by time. Head west on foot to Spiaggia del Fornillo from Amalfi, a long stretch of soft sandy beach perfect for an afternoon’s relaxing.

Home to the legendary Jason of the Argonauts, of Golden Fleece fame, Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BCE.TheRomansdemolished Corinth in 146 BCE before building a new city in its place in 44 BCE, which became the provincial capital of Greece. The RAC is always looking for new ways to help you plan your journey. Our new maps feature adds to the functionality of the route planner to help find hotels, garages and car dealerships by location.The RAC map also enables you to display weather information for the UK so you can plan your journey based on the driving conditions. Road Intersections: Eastern European cities, with their mix of old-world charm and modernity, are home to iconic intersections. For instance, Warsaw’s Rondo Charles de Gaulle'ais a major traffic junction and home to the towering Palm Tree. This art installation has become symbolic of the city's vibrancy. 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. Mount Romvik, outside Bodo and with minimal light pollution, is a good place to see the Northern Lights.Small but perfectly formed, the glorious country of Wales is a road tripper’s dream. With soaring mountains and valleys, miles of golden sands, craggy headlands, and some incredible roads, head to Wales for an adventurous and eclectic road trip. From Marburg, head to Kassel,where the Brothers Grimm spent their teenage years whilst working as librarians for the King of Westphalia, Jerome Bonaparte, the younger brother of the infamous Napoléon. Make sure to visit the Brüder Grimm Museum, and the Schloss und Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a tranquil green space and the largest hill park in all of Europe. You could rush around in a week but we think ten to fourteen days gives you enough time to visit a few other places of interest when you’re all castled out! 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.

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. Heading south, Sintra, in the mountains of the same name, is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of place. Home to Portuguese royalty for centuries, the lush landscape is dotted with pastel-colored palaces, villas, and houses. This delightfulcoastal road tripwill take you through the county of Norfolk to the Norfolk Broads,old-fashioned English seaside resorts, and onto the beautiful and unspoiled North Norfolk Coast. Transfăgărășan Highway (Romania): Often hailed as one of the world's best driving roads, it offers twists, turns, steep ascents, and dramatic views of the Carpathian Mountains. Start in the walled city of Derry-Londonderry, one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe and the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland. The walls, which are around 1.5km in circumference, form a walkway around the inner city and provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town.

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You must have at least three months remaining on your passport (issued in the past ten years) at your intended date of departure from Europe. If you’re traveling to Ireland, your passport must remain valid for the duration of your stay (UK citizens do not need a passport to visit Ireland, which is in the Common Travel Area). Finally to wonderful Lisbon for picture-postcard panoramas and fabulous food! This most Portuguese of cities serves up fantastic bacalhau, pastel de nana, and port from the Douro Valley. Head for the exotic Tropical Botanical Gardens and stroll amongst giant banana plants before visiting theMosteiro dos Jerónimos, a haven of peace amongst the bustling city. Schloss Lichtensteinis a pretty little Neo-Gothic castle built in the romantic style. It may not have the scale of other castles but it’s charming and quirky, with amazing views. Friendship Highway (E95): As the name suggests, this road is a testament to the friendship and collaboration among Eastern European nations. Starting in Ukraine, it goes southwards to connect with Russia, traversing through significant cities and picturesque landscapes. 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.

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. Andalucia epitomizes Spain for most visitors; vibrant, colorful, and passionate. This itinerary will take you to the major cities of Andalucia, bringing Spain alive. Everywhere you drive in Norway, you are surrounded by mountains, fjords, and waterfalls. The scenery is simply spectacular, with new thrills around each bend in the road. Route 13 from Stavanger to Odda is known as theRyfylke National Scenic Route, one of Norway’s eighteen official touring routes designated for their stunning scenery and tourist-friendly infrastructure. 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!Once you reach Andalsnes, head west and then drive north on the E39 to Vevang, and the start of the Atlantic Ocean Road, which runs across seven bridges and follows the islands between them like a silver ribbon. If you want to visit picture-perfect Alesundon the way, take a slight detour and head south on the E39 instead of north – if you have a few extra days, you won’t regret it! More of a palace than a castle, the Wurzburg Residenceis a huge Baroque palace. Beautiful inside, the real draw here is the gardens, laid out in a typically formal French style.

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. You can do the entire road in a day and stop in Ravello for lunch, but two or three days will give you longer to enjoy the glorious views and pretty towns en route. Start in San Sabastian, a sophisticated city with a renowned restaurant scene, famous for seafood and pintxos (pronounced pinchos), which are similar to tapas.If you prefer to get to the top under your own steam, then take the via Ferrata up and the zip-line down! Is sea-level activity more your thing? Then head for glacial Lake Lovatnet where you can swim and kayak.