http://www.europes-best-drives.com Information and tips about the best drives in Europe Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:21:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the most visited tourist destinations in Norway, the Atlantic Road (a literary translation of Atlanterhavsveien) is a wonderful drive. A relatively short route of around 5 miles, the experience is very much one of fantastic scenery and being close to the awesome power of nature. [caption id="attachment_116" align="alignright" width="300" ... http://www.europes-best-drives.com/112/norway/the-atlantic-road-atlanterhavsveien/ If there is one route which will totally take your breath away then this will be it. Zigzagging and hairpinning through the Fagaras Mountains in Romania, this 100km drive is a truly unforgettable experience. Not for the fainthearted, the route climbs up to an altitude of 2034 meters and links ... http://www.europes-best-drives.com/101/romania/the-transfagarasan-route/ [caption id="attachment_93" align="alignright" width="300" caption="View over the vineyards ©Trubble"][/caption] The Alsace wine route (Route de Vins) take a path through the beautiful traditional towns, villages and vineyards of Alsace, forming one of the most popular wine routes in France. The winding highway passes endless colourful vineyards and half-timbered houses, beautiful flower ... http://www.europes-best-drives.com/88/france/the-alsace-wine-route/ [caption id="attachment_69" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Zahara de la Sierra overlooking the lake ©Nimux Vale"][/caption] Translated into English, Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos means ‘Route of the White Villages’ which beautifully describes the nature of this scenic drive. The route passes through many different towns and villages located in the Cádiz province of ... http://www.europes-best-drives.com/54/spain/ruta-de-los-pueblos-blancos/ [caption id="attachment_38" align="alignright" width="250" caption="The Flower of Life Memorial ©Mikhail Gruznov"][/caption] Far less a route noted for it's scenic beauty, the Road of Life (doroga zhizni) in Russia is of great historical importance. During World War II, Leningrad (now St. Petersberg) was blockaded from the rest of Russia by Finnish and ... http://www.europes-best-drives.com/33/russia/the-road-of-life/ [caption id="attachment_23" align="alignright" width="250" caption="View of the Dybbol Windmill ©Arne List"][/caption] The Daisy Route (or Marguerite Route, Margueritruten in Danish) is thought to be the best way to see Denmark in all its glory. Passing through stunningly beautiful countryside and past many important tourist attractions, it is the main tourist ... http://www.europes-best-drives.com/20/denmark/the-daisy-route-marguerite-route/