We often search for destinations with the same care with which we strive to add a new trophy to our private account. Big cities, exotic countries, picturesque towns or emblematic monuments are the objective of our journeys. However, there are roads, whose uniqueness deserves a trip by itself; routes that cross landscapes so incredible that they become the true destination.
The planet is dotted with delicious road trips. From Canada to Italy, passing through Germany, Norway or the United States, we discover the ten most romantic car routes in the world. It’s not us who say it, but Confused.com, a British portal that has produced a study based on thousands of traveler reviews of hotel establishments. Fasten your seatbelt, we embark on a journey that will fascinate you from the first kilometer.
Germany
1. The German Alps Road
From Lindau on Lake Constance to Berchtesgaden on Lake Königssee, the German Alps Road route – the oldest in the country – covers around 500 kilometers through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in southern Bavaria. . Lakes, snow-capped peaks, palaces and fairy-tale castles -such as Neuschwanstein-, valleys and spas follow one another on a sinuous itinerary, whose images will remain forever in the traveler’s retina.
Italy
2. Apulia
Gargano Peninsula, Apulia, Italy.
Apulia offers 180 kilometers of unknown coastline on a winding road trip between curves and cliffs. Located on the shores of the Adriatic, at the heel of Italy’s boot, the region falls in love with its pristine beaches, amazing landscapes and its art and history. The tour will take us through some corners where time seems to have stopped, something that today has become a real treasure. Far from the overcrowding that we might expect from some coastal destinations, Bari, the capital, maintains the charm of cities that have managed to combine past and present.
Italy
3. Amalfi Coast
The little more than 50 kilometers of route along the Amalfi Coast could be defined as intense. Located in the south of the Sorrento peninsula, in the Campania region, the route starts from Sorrento itself and ends in Positano or, if desired, in Vietri sul Mare, on the western tip of the peninsula. The route along the SS163, also known as the Nastro Azzurro (Blue Ribbon), passes through idyllic villages declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
Scotland
4.North Coast 
The North Coast 500, a circular route along the north coast of the country, is a journey through the most remote Scotland. There are just over 800 kilometers in which there is room for viewpoints, lakes, castles, secluded beaches, fishing villages, distilleries, deposits and, of course, legends and ghosts. Created in 2014, it links existing roads between the cities and coastal towns of Wester Ross, Easter Ross, Sutherland and Caithness counties.
Italy
5. Tuscany
Sunset in Tuscany.
Tuscany is undoubtedly one of the most romantic regions not only in Italy, but in the whole world, so getting lost on its roads, among vineyards, is an almost religious experience. Florence, Siena, Lucca or Pisa need no introduction, but there are some medieval towns such as San Gimignano, known as the Manhattan of the Middle Ages, Monteriggioni, Certaldo or Volpaia that fascinate those who discover them. The route would not be complete if it did not take into account its gastronomy and its wines.
Ireland
6. Wild Atlantic Way
The world’s longest coastal route crosses Ireland from north to south: a 2,500 kilometer stretch from Malin Head in the north in County Donegal to the port of Kinsale in the south in County Cork . The Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula or the Ring of Kerry are some of the most spectacular natural locations on a route that oozes romance from all sides.
Canada
7. Icefields Parkway
Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta, in Canada.
The 291-kilometer Icefields Parkway, the road that connects Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, in the province of Alberta, is considered one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world. Built in the 1930s, the “Avenue of the Ice Fields” is an extraordinary succession of geographical accidents. Towering snow-capped peaks, lakes, thick forests, and waterfalls abound.
Norway
8.Lofoten Islands
Aerial image of the Lofoten.
The drive through the Lofoten Islands, a picturesque Norwegian archipelago located in the Arctic Circle, is never forgotten. It runs along the well-known king’s route – the E10 road – from east to west, starting from Svolvaer, the capital of the archipelago, to Å, the westernmost town. The gift is priceless: impressive vertical fjords, turquoise sea beds and, especially between October and March, also the Northern Lights, which will leave you speechless.
USA
9. Highway One
Highway One, California.
The Pacific Coast Highway -Highway One-, which runs along the Californian coast from the border with the state of Oregon to the Mexican border, is one of the most emblematic road trips in the United States. Its 800 kilometers are a succession of secluded beaches and rugged coastline that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of San Francisco and Los Angeles, the two large cities through which it passes. One of the most photographed corners is the Bixby Creek Bridge, in Big Sur, a stone bridge famous for having appeared in numerous movies and television series.
Germany
10. Germany Romantic Road
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the stars of Germany’s Romantic Road.
Germany’s Romantic Road starts in the historic city of Würzburg and continues for 380 kilometers to the castle of Füssen, through villages and landscapes that seem taken from another time. The route includes 29 cities and countless medieval towns, vineyards, fortresses and forests in two regions in the south of the country: Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Are you going to miss it?
