A highway serves not only as a means of transportation between cities but also as a source of enjoyment for many travelers.
Across the world, there are numerous highways that are aesthetically pleasing and captivating to those who traverse them. Here are some of the most scenic highways in the world:
1. Chapman's Peak Drive, South Africa
Chapman's Peak Drive is a picturesque route that runs along the coast between Cape Town and the Southern Cape Peninsula in South Africa. Its steep and winding roads offer spectacular views of the ocean, and if you're lucky, you might spot some whales. The best time to drive on this road is at sunset, especially when heading toward Cape Town.
2. Garden Route, South Africa
The Garden Route is a 300 km long coastal road that stretches from the Sturm River in the Eastern Cape of South Africa to Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. Along the route, there are many amazing stops to make, including Storm River, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, Otszong, and Knysna.
3. Arches National Park Loop, USA
The scenic Arches National Park Loop in Utah, USA, winds through enormous rock formations on flat terrain, offering spectacular views at every turn.
4. Grand Loop of Yellowstone National Park, USA
The best way to explore Yellowstone National Park is to drive the Grand Loop, which connects all the major areas of the park. The Yellowstone Loop is a must-see, offering breathtaking views of Hayden Valley, Lamar Valley, and the road leading from Lamar Valley to the park's east entrance. With herds of bison and other wildlife along the way, this drive is truly unforgettable.
5. Pacific Rim Highway, BC, Canada
Highway 4 on Vancouver Island is a curvy and sometimes adventurous highway that stretches 127 km, connecting Port Alberni to Tofino. This scenic highway offers beautiful views of dense forests and the Pacific coast.
6. Canadian Icefields Trail
The Icefields Highway is the most scenic road in Canada, stretching from Jasper National Park to Lake Louise in Banff National Park. It is surrounded by over a hundred glaciers, waterfalls, and stunning scenery.
7. Great Ocean Road, Australia
Located on the southeast coast of Australia, the Great Ocean Road is a 243-kilometer-long scenic highway. It is also worth stopping for the numerous other incredible sights along the way.
8. Flores Island, Azores, Portugal
Flores Island in the Azores, Portugal has several beautiful roads that wind through picturesque greenery, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains. Despite its small size, the island offers jaw-dropping scenery that can be easily covered in a day.
9. Atlantic Way, Ireland
The Atlantic Way stretches from Donegal Town to Westport, traveling south along the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland. Along the way, you can catch some of the world's most famous waves, and pass through Mullaghmore with its spectacular headland walks, unspoiled beaches, and tranquil fishing harbors.
