Ever thought about taking that European car trip of a lifetime? Hitting the open road for a few weeks to take in some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe? If so you must continue to read our guide to the best drives in Europe.

Below you will find part one of our quick guides to a collection of the best European car journeys and trips going and, as always, our expert advice to help you stay safe and avoid a European car breakdown along the way.

Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Our first European car trip route has to be along the Amalfi Coast.  Winding along the cliffs for 30 miles from Sorrento to Amalfi village is some of the very best scenery you can get to be car in all of Europe.

The secret is to drive from north to south right along the sea, taking in the amazing views of the sea and of the rocky cliffs. On the way you will go through towns such as Positano, Praiano and Amalfi, where many stay for a few days before hopping back into their car to continue driving down the coast to Ravello and beyond. Eventually the road ends at the Ionian Sea. Just don’t ruin such a trip by having no European breakdown cover!

Northern Ireland’s Giants’ Causeway

If you have never been then a car trip to the Giants Causeway is an absolute must. The whole coastline between Larne and Dunluce Castle is raw and rugged and ends in what could easily be the 8th Wonder of the world – a mass of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns packed tightly together. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff and disappear under the sea. The columns were either formed by a volcanic eruption or, according to the locals, by a Scottish giant tricked by the Irish giant, Finn McCool. Spend a few days in the hospitality of the locals and you will undoubtedly want to return for another European car road trip along the Giants Causeway.

Our advice, as always, with all of these trips is to ensure you are appropriately covered BEFORE leaving. To talk to us about European breakdown cover call us now on 0800 0199519.

To read part two of the European Car Trip guide click here.