The renowned Transfagarasan mountain route in Romania has been featured in a list of the planet's top driving adventures.
The report compiled by travel insurance provider InsureandGo determined the count of pertinent tourist sites scattered across various routes with the help of an online mapping tool. Subsequently, they divided this figure by the total distance covered on each journey to identify those offering the greatest concentration of points of interest, thus designating them as the most thrilling expeditions available.
Europe leads the top rankings, securing eight positions in the upper echelons. 10 most-packed itineraries , featuring standout routes among the top 20 such as Spain’s The Basque Circuit and Romania’s Transfagarasan Highway traversing the scenic Făgăraș Mountains.
The rankings place the UK at the number one position, where Derbyshire’s Peak District route is recognized as having the highest concentration of attractions worldwide. In second place is Germany’s Black Forest High Road, followed closely by Hawaii’s Hana Highway in third.
Globally, Romania's Transfagarasan ranks 19th, offering an average of 1.9 attractions for every 10 kilometers, which falls short compared to the leader's 11.3 attractions per 10 kilometers.
The rankings also feature the Hana Highway (USA), the Amalfi Coast Drive (Italy), the Causeway Coastal Route (Northern Ireland), la Route des Vins d'Alsace (France), the Highlands Tourist Route (Scotland), along with numerous additional routes.
Embarking on road trips offers a marvelous opportunity to delve into various regions, be it through organized bus tours or self-guided car rentals tailored to personal preferences," stated Chris Rolland, CEO at InsureandGo. "Many global paths are renowned as some of Earth's most breathtaking drives; however, our curiosity led us to uncover those brimming with captivating sights and landmarks, alongside others providing secluded adventures where natural landscapes truly dazzle.
radu@romania-insider.com
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