Whether you live by the sea or you’re just a visitor, you can’t help but fall under her spell. One of the best ways to experience the open water without having to get your feet wet is from the safety of your car. These destinations offer unbeatable coastal roads that will make you want to chase the sun over the horizon.
Amalfi Coast Route, Italy
Italy is a tourist hotspot because of its food, culture, and fascinating history, but it also has miles and miles of coastline to explore. One of the best drives you can take is the Amalfi Coast Route, which connects Sorrento to Salerno. Although it’s only 35 miles long, this drive can take you two to three hours because of all the hairpin turns and twisting curves.
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Great Ocean Road, Australia
You might be tempted to leave Australia off your list of places to visit, but you’ll definitely regret not getting a chance to drive on the Great Ocean Road. This drive takes you 148 miles along the coast of Southern Australia and offers incredible views of monolithic stone formations and windswept cliffs.
You’ll want to stop frequently or even split up this drive over two days to make the most out of your time. Otway Rainforest Canopy and Apollo Bay are worth getting off the road for.
Big Sur, California
The Pacific Coast Highway in California is one of the most iconic roadways in the world, but the Big Sur section of it might be the most epic of all. It’s 90 miles of pure adrenaline. Not because you can drive at extreme speeds, but because you get to be sandwiched between the mountains and the sea. Plus, the sun sets to the West, giving you the ultimate light show every evening.
Kalanianaole Highway, O’ahu
While most people will tell you to drive the Road to Hana on Maui island, O’ahu’s Kalanianaole Highway is a more relaxed drive with scenery that rivals its sister island. Taking you past Hanauma Bay and Makapu’u Lighthouse on the way to Waimanalo town, this trip around the southeastern coast of the island gives you a unique opportunity to take in the local culture while enjoying views of the ocean. In the winter months, you can even stop and try to spot whale spouts off the coast.
Ruta 1, Chile
Chile’s Ruta 1 is a dream come true for tourists and locals alike. This road is in the northern part of the country and hugs the Pacific coast for almost 300 miles. You’ll pass through the Atacama desert and many quaint small towns where you can feast on local cuisine and reset before starting another day of driving. Give this road trip a go while it’s still under the radar.
Know When To Go
Some of these roads, including the Amalfi Coast, can see huge amounts of people in the high tourist season. To make the most of your trip, research the best time to go before you book your tickets or rent a car.
