The Best Coastal Routes to Drive on a Road Trip Holiday

Also known as the Sa Calobra Road, the MA-2141 in Mallorca is a must for anyone who enjoys a scenic drive. Taking cars through unimaginably narrow gorges, around extraordinary hairpin bends and around the world-famous Nus de Sa Calobra, an unusual 360° turn to challenge even the most experienced motorists.

If you find yourself in Palma away from your superyacht, head over by car to Sa Calobra, or else drop anchor towards the north coast of the island and tender to the Port de Sa Calobra.

South Africa’s Garden Route extends from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape. The 150-mile drive combines amazing roads with unbelievable coastal scenery. It is also one of the few places in the world where you have the chance to spot whales and elephants along the same stretch of road.

You could drive the route in a day but it is recommended that you take your time and stop off at sights such as Knysna Elephant Park, De Hoop Nature Reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park.

The Atlantic Road in Norway may only be just over five miles long but its series of ziz-zagging bridges skimming across the sea means that it is regularly voted one of the best drives in the world. The road runs through the archipelago in Eide and Averøy in Møre og Romsdal. It is at its most dramatic during stormy weather but when it is calmer it is possible to spot whales and seals.

Although private yachts and luxury yacht charters in Norway are not that common the country has some beautiful cruising ground. If you are inspired to visit the country don’t miss our guide to seven days in Northern Norway.

While Australia’s Great Ocean Road may be better known, New Zealand’s Great Coast Road is a more than adequate rival. The route from Westport to Greymouth snakes between limestone cliffs and isolated beaches and through Paparoa National Park.

If you want a breathtaking view to remember then charter a helicopter to take in Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and snowfields or if you are feeling more adventous consider an ice hike.

There are an increasing number of superyachts sailing to New Zealand to experience its natural beauty. In 2014  New Zealand celebrated a record rise in the number of superyacht visits.

The 60-mile long Hana Highway links the east and west of Maui taking you past plunging waterfalls, black sand beaches and lush rainforest.

The serpentine coastal road is an impressive feat of engineering and has nearly 60 bridges along the way.

The drive takes approximately four hours to complete and Maui is only a short cruise on a superyacht from Honolulu.