An area which is rich with such brilliant scenery and landscape is the boarders of France, Switzerland and Italy. Between these three nations lies numerous lakes, all of which taking up a different scale to the last and each offers a varying slice of what Europe can bring to the plate.

It is, of course, possible to experience all of these within the same trip thanks to their reasonably close proximity to each other and propose a great chance to get out in the car and have a true European road trip in one of the most attractive areas of the continent. Taking the car will let you see so much more of the scenery you otherwise would as you have the choice to stop whenever you please. Of course this means budgeting a bit for fuel and those with a SCCI card might want to take advantage of a bit of fuel management.

Geneva/Lausanne

One of the largest lakes in Europe is Lake Geneva, with a maximum length of 45 miles and encompasses a total of six settlements that include Geneva itself, Lausanne and Evian. As a result, the lake covers the boarders of both France and Switzerland.

One of the greatest elements to this part of the world is the superb mountain ranges that often surround the water, but of course the focal points would be visits to the cities of Geneva and Lausanne.

Geneva Lake, Switzerland by Wouter Hagens

Como

Made famous by its acting giants and rock stars who make up a small part of the local population, such as the likes of George Clooney and Muse vocalist Matt Bellamy. However, Como has also been given such a brilliant reputation because of how truly beautiful the landscape is, as well as the town itself.

Going out for a boating trip across the lake or taking in the view by the shore with a drink are just a couple of the things you can enjoy in Como, but away from the water, the buildings of the town are also worth a look in.

Lake Como, Italy by Franco Folini

Maggiore

Sticking with northern Italy, Lake Maggiore is another that crosses boarders as it also reaches into Switzerland.

Maggiore is quite narrow at some points and therefore a boat trip between towns and villages such as Verbania and Arona are logistically viable. Ferries operate daily, so it is possible to visit numerous locations whilst in the area and get a solid grasp on the beauty of the surroundings.

Maggiore Lake, Italy by Franco Folini

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Whether you’re looking to go cheap and park up at a campsite or live a little and get a nice hotel, you’ll always have your car with you in order to travel the local areas, or even go for a day trip to a location that’s perhaps a few miles away. Of course a trip such as this requires a specific budget for petrol or diesel, so getting hold of a Chooseafuelcard.com Fuel Cards might help out with fuel management.

The only problem that ever really occurs is choosing where to go. Here are a few ideas.

Grenoble, France by Jörg Sancho Pernas

South of France

Traveling through the heart of the French countryside, first of all you’ll have a very pleasant journey, but also the chance to stop off at the numerous towns and cities along the way, including Dijon, Lyon and Grenoble.

Once arrived in the southern coast, there is a plethora of locations you can choose from, the next more glamorous than the last. The likes of Nice and Cannes allow great shopping destinations, whilst also taking in the wondrous views of the coastline and the Mediterranean. Monaco is just a completely different experience altogether and seeing the likes of the Casino Square can really open your eyes to a lifestyle only few in this world can enjoy frequently.

Monaco by Georges DICK

Northern Italy

There are a varied amount of destinations in the north of Italy which can offer unique experiences all in one holiday. The main point of call would be the fashion and style hub of Milan for a couple of days in the city, splashing a bit of cash and eating great food. From there, you can make the trip south-west to San Remo and enjoy the great coastline of another stylish location that is similar in some ways to Monaco, not least because of the fancy casino the town has.

If that wasn’t your bag, you could always go further north from Milan and visit the glam of Lake Como and Lake Maggiore on the Swiss border. Going east would see you eventually come across the likes of Verona and even the amazing city of Venice.

Lake Como, Italy by Joyborg

East coast of Spain

This is a trip probably reserved for those die-hard families that love to be together in a car for a very long time, but the east coast of Spain harbours some of the great summer locations Europe has to offer.

First stop would be Barcelona for a great city experience and a number of cliché tourist visits to the likes of the Cathedral, Las Rambles and Camp Nou football stadium. Next up is a drive south to the beautiful coastal city of Valencia for some sunbathing and relaxing.

Further down the coast includes destinations such as Benidorm for a good night out and Alicante for a more of an all-rounder.

Alicante, Spain by Julo (Best of European Union)

About the author: Sam writes for Chooseafuel.com who offer various fuel cards for pretty much everyone on the European continent, whether you need it for a petrol car of a diesel LPG. For more information click here.

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