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The 25 Greatest Driving Roads in Italy

Italy · 14 min

The 25 Greatest Driving Roads in Italy

From the Stelvio's staircase to Sicilian coast roads nobody writes about, our definitive ranking.

The Best Roads Around Lake Garda

Lake Garda · 9 min

The Best Roads Around Lake Garda

Escape the shoreline traffic: seven climbs that begin within twenty minutes of the water.

The Perfect Driving Weekend in the Dolomites

Grand Touring · 11 min

The Perfect Driving Weekend in the Dolomites

Friday night arrival, two dawn passes, one very good dinner.

Europe's Best Grand Touring Hotels

Hotels · 12 min

Europe's Best Grand Touring Hotels

Locked garages, glorious departure roads and a kitchen that will still feed you at ten.

The Greatest Roads for a Porsche 911

Cars · 10 min

The Greatest Roads for a Porsche 911

Roads that suit the rear-engined balance rather than fighting it.

The Ultimate London to Lake Como Drive

Grand Touring · 16 min

The Ultimate London to Lake Como Drive

Six days, four countries, zero motorway kilometres after Reims.

Norway in Four Days: Trollstigen, Fjords and Ferries

Norway · 11 min

Norway in Four Days: Trollstigen, Fjords and Ferries

How to time the ferries, where to charge, and why late June light is worth the tolls.

Why Every Manufacturer Tests Around Ronda

Spain · 8 min

Why Every Manufacturer Tests Around Ronda

Width, camber, altitude and empty tarmac. The Sierra roads explain themselves within ten minutes.

The Amalfi Coast Belongs to Whoever Wakes Up First

Italy · 6 min

The Amalfi Coast Belongs to Whoever Wakes Up First

One hour of empty corniche, then the coaches. A dawn plan for the most crowded great road in Europe.

Twelve Hotels That Actually Understand Cars

Hotels · 10 min

Twelve Hotels That Actually Understand Cars

Underground garages, early breakfasts and a road worth driving from the front gate.