There are countless roads crisscrossing the earth. However, on most roads, simply driving from one place to another is utterly boring. But whether it's a winding coastal road or a steep mountain road, the following beautiful highways pass many scenic spots and make you dizzy.
1. Côte d'Azur Highway Australia
Côte d'Azur Highway is a tourist road opened in New South Wales, Australia, from Sydney to the southern bay, where you can see invincible sea views along the way. This coastal route is one of the best routes from Sydney to the southern bay, with expansive sea views, rolling farmland, charming fishing port towns and a variety of fun activities along the way. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline. Bingley Hill overlooks the coastal road, Wollongong and the Pacific Ocean. You can drive through the coastal rainforest, rent a boat and have a picnic by the harbour. So laid back and romantic, it makes people intoxicated.
2. Route 66 USA
One of the symbols of America, the 2,448-mile road runs through eight states, from Illinois to California. Traveling through three time zones, drivers can experience retro gas stations, restaurants and tourist souvenir shops along the way. Some scholars say that Route 66 symbolizes the hardships of the American people along the way.
During the Great Depression of the world economy in the 1930s, Roosevelt, then the US President, launched the "Relief for Work" project, thereby repairing the highway, providing thousands of job opportunities and helping the US get out of the economic crisis. Therefore, Route 66 not only witnessed the suffering of the nation, but also witnessed the spirit of freedom, courage and enterprise of the Americans.
3. Canary Islands Highway Spain
The Canary Islands is an overseas territory of Spain. It consists of seven large islands and several small islands. It is geographically located on the northwest coast of Africa, facing Morocco and the Sahara Desert across the sea. Natural volcanoes, sunny beaches, dangerous peaks in the sea of clouds, primary forest, and the coastal desert wonders blown by the east wind from the Western Sahara to the Canary. It has deeply tempted countless tourists to come to Canary.
4. Amalfi Coast Highway, Italy
Along the rugged coastal road, there are countless beautiful towns along the coast, and enjoy the most romantic scenery in southern Italy - the Amalfi coastline. The cartoon "Cars 2" once highlighted the beauty of this highway. In fact, the Amalfi Coast has been added to the World Heritage List.
Picturesque towns passed by the road include Amalfi, Bostner and Ravello, the birthplace of great artists like Tennessee Williams. Most of the roads along the way are narrow and twisty, which will test the driver's skills, but the unique scenery can still ensure a great driving experience. The most popular route is from Sorrento south to Salerno.
5. Transfagarasan Highway Romania
There are roads that are well known to the world's car enthusiasts, and its 90 kilometers of S-shaped curves and long downhills have been named "the best roads in the world" by the BBC "Top Gear" column. But few drivers know that it is the second highest road in Romania.
This is probably the slowest highway in the world, not only because of the repeated detours of the road, but also because of the continuous beauty along the way, and every turn can encounter magnificent scenery.
The road winds its way around Romania's highest peak, offering a different view at every turn. People who like beautiful scenery and excitement must not miss this road. Only when you walk through it will you feel that it is a worthwhile trip!
