The highlight of many a traveler’s trip is watching the sunset. Yes, it happens every day and yes it might be a cliche but most will agree that there are some truly special places to watch this natural event. Compiled by both our team’s experiences and feedback from our readers here (in no particular order) are our Top 10 most beautiful sunsets in the world…
10. Taj Mahal – Agra, India
9. Dubai Creek – Dubai, UAE
8. Florida Keys, USA
7. Cairo, Egypt
6. Grundarfjordur, Iceland
To experience a sunset that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped foot into another planet, take a trip to Grundarfjordur, Iceland. This is a small mountain town that’s near a lava field, so you really have some diverse landscapes at work here. There is no sunshine between November and early February in this part of the world, so you’ll need to time your trip right to have this experience. But the summertime sunsets are nothing short of spectacular and well worth the wait. While you’re in this area, snap some photographs of the iconic Mt. Kirkjufell and surrounding mountains. This is a great place to watch whales and seals, go deep-sea fishing and birdwatching, and take a dip in a hot tub after long days of adventure.
5. Capri
Only about six kilometers long and a little more than two kilometers wide, the island has two towns: Capri and high above it, Anacapri. Apart from the glamorous international people-watching scene (the island is a favorite for celebrities and the paparazzi that follow them), the island’s chief pleasures are its scenery, natural wonders, and its lush greenery (look for acanthus leaves, the inspiration for Corinthian capitals on columns), all best appreciated from its many walking paths or by boat.No wonder the emperors Augustus and Tiberius decamped to the idyllic island of Capri to escape the bustle of ancient Rome.
4. Istanbul Turkey
The Istanbul skyline lends itself to romantic sunsets, the city is known for its countless minarets and copper-domed buildings. Istanbul spans the Bosporus so at sundown you have a Byzantine skyline of exotic eastern buildings next to the shimmering sea. The best place to watch the sun go down in Istanbul is from a rooftop terrace restaurant over a glass of champagne or cocktails. Easily one of the Top 10 of the most beautiful sunsets in the world!
3. Miyajima Japan
The Miyajima Shrine (or Itsukushima Shrine) is one of the world’s best and most beautiful places to watch the sunset. Miyajima or Shrine Island is best known for its “floating Torii Gate” built over water it looks like a mirage in the mist and makes a romantic frame for couples watching the sun go down from the wooden deck. Not only that but the water reflects the sun and gate in the water.
1. Amalfi Coast
We all know the Amalfi Coast is one of the most gorgeously scenic areas in the world. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been inspired to visit the Amalfi Coast after drooling over gorgeous Instagram photos showing colourful hillsides dotted with beautiful little buildings and dazzling blue seas below.