
Algarve Coast & Serra de Monchique
A few days away · Algarve
From Lagos limestone and the Atlantic edge to the forested roads of Serra de Monchique.
- Itinerary
- 3 Days
- Distance
- 136 miles
Continental journeys shaped by high passes, old roads, generous tables and remarkable places to stay.
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Choose the time you have. These drives offer different ways into Europe.

A few days away · Algarve
From Lagos limestone and the Atlantic edge to the forested roads of Serra de Monchique.

Take the long way · Campania
From the Sorrento Peninsula to Ravello, four measured days on Italy's most dramatic coastal roads.

Another road to explore · More og Romsdal
Ocean bridges, working ferries and a seasonal mountain pass across Norway's northwest.
Explore Europe at your own pace. Durations describe the full itinerary, including time for stops and stays.
23 Drive Packs

Algarve
From Lagos limestone and the Atlantic edge to the forested roads of Serra de Monchique.

Douro Valley
Five verified stages through Porto and the Upper Douro.

Campania
From the Sorrento Peninsula to Ravello, four measured days on Italy's most dramatic coastal roads.

South Tyrol / Lombardy
Four verified stages over Stelvio and Umbrail, returning through Val Mustair.

Tuscany
Four verified stages through Chianti, the Val d'Orcia and southern Tuscany.

Lombardy & Trentino-Alto Adige
Six verified stages linking Milan, the Italian lakes and the Dolomite passes.

More og Romsdal
Ocean bridges, working ferries and a seasonal mountain pass across Norway's northwest.

Western Fjords
Four verified stages from Geiranger to Bergen.

Hordaland
Four verified stages through Hardangerfjord and Hardangervidda.

Nordland
Five verified stages from Narvik to A through Lofoten.

Corsica
A complete Cap Corse coast road followed by the mountain heart of the island.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Four verified stages across the Grande Corniche, Monaco, Cap Ferrat and Grasse.

Provence-Alpes
Six verified stages from Antibes to Grenoble by Turini and Verdon.

Alsace & Baden-Württemberg
Where French vineyards meet German forests, a journey of taste and tarmac.

Catalonia
Five verified coastal stages from Tossa de Mar to Cadaques.

Canary Islands
Five verified volcanic stages from Puerto de la Cruz to Teide and Masca.

Asturias / Cantabria
Five verified stages through the Picos de Europa and Cantabrian coast.

Andalusia
Six verified stages through Ronda and Andalusia's white villages.
Stays, tables and time off the road. Explore the Journal's guides from Europe as you plan the drive.

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