The renowned Transfagarasan mountain route in Romania has been featured in a list of the planet's top driving adventures.
The research conducted by travel insurance provider InsureandGo determined the count of pertinent tourist sites spread across various routes with the help of an online mapping tool. To identify which routes boast the greatest concentration of these attractions, they subsequently compared this figure against the total distance of each journey. This analysis helped them pinpoint the trips that could claim the title of offering the densest array of exciting experiences.
Europe leads the top rankings, securing eight positions in the upper echelons. 10 most-packed itineraries , featuring standout entries in 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 number one, where Derbyshire’s Peak District route is named as the world's most captivating journey. In second place is Germany’s Black Forest High Road, followed closely by Hawaii’s Hana Highway in third position.
Globally, Romania's Transfagarasan ranks 19th, offering an average of 1.9 attractions for every 10 kilometers, which falls short compared to the leading location's 11.3 attractions.
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 Tourer Route (Scotland), along with numerous additional routes.
Embarking on road trips offers a splendid means to delve into various countries, be it through organized bus tours or personal adventures via rented cars," noted Chris Rolland, CEO at InsureandGo. "Many global routes are renowned as among the planet's most scenic; however, our curiosity led us to uncover those brimming with captivating sights and attractions, versus others offering secluded journeys where natural landscapes truly dazzle.
radu@romania-insider.com
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