There’s just something incredible about watching the sunset – whether you’re enjoying a peaceful moment on your own, a special outing with your best mates, or a romantic evening with your partner. Enjoying the sun setting out in the distance has the ability to put things into perspective. It has a way of making you realize how insignificant we really are, but in the best way possible. It allows you to contextualize your problems and realize that maybe they’re not quite as bad as you thought they were.
Best Sunsets in the World
But, on a less deep and philosophical level, sunsets are also just really beautiful – plain and simple. However, not every sunset is the same, and that’s mostly because of where you see it from.
Personally, I’m a big fan of sunsets, and I think that we should all try and see the sunset from as many different places in the world as possible in our lives. Because it allows you to get a different perspective on the world and it’s also something that connects people from different sides of the world.
Here are 10 secret spots to watch the sunset around the world.
1. Borj Nord: Fes, Morocco
Located on the hills of the city of Fes, Borj Nord is an old fort that looks out over Fes Medina, the old part of the city. Just a short walk from Fes el Bali (the medina) – about 30 minutes – enjoying the view from the top will take you back in time, allowing you to gaze out at gorgeous panoramas of the city and imagine what it may have been like hundreds of years ago.
2. Hopi Point: Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
Found in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Hopi Point has one of the best sunset views in the area. From here, you’ll be able to see both the western and eastern parts of the Grand Canyon, as well as an unusual view of the Colorado River down below. You can either catch a shuttle to Hopi Point from the Grand Canyon Village, or you can walk.
3. Chapman’s Peak: Cape Town, South Africa
Chapman’s Peak Drive is an absolutely iconic mountain pass in Cape Town, South Africa, starting in Noordhoek and ending in Hout Bay. The roadway traverses steep cliffs, and there are several lookout points along the way. You can stop at one of these lookout points for a sundowner or even hike to the top of the mountain (it’s only about three kilometers up, but it’s quite steep) for the best view over the Atlantic Ocean and Hout Bay on the side, and Noordhoek and the Fish Hoek Valley on the other.
4. Prophet Elias Monastery: Santorini, Greece
Right at the top of Prohpitas Elias Mountain, the Prophet Elias Monastery provides not only incredible views of the Santorini coastline, but the monastery itself is quite something, too. From the top, you’ll be able to see the Island of Hydra, the Aegean Sea, and the coast of Peloponnese. To get there, you’ll need to do a three-kilometer walk from the town of Pyrgos.
5. Balangan Beach: Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia
Easily one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Bali, Balangan Beach is found in Jimbaran Bay, and the beach itself stretches about 200 meters long. Behind the white sandy shore lies lush greenery and limestone cliffs. From the beach, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean as the sun sets in the distance.
6. Calis Beach: Fethiye, Turkey
Not far from Fethiye, Calis Beach is long and beautiful, and it is one of the best places to watch the sunset. If you want some peace and quiet for a special moment, you can wander down the beach and find a private spot. Or, you can just as easily find somewhere to grab a drink for the perfect sundowner.
7. Borobudur Temple: Java, Indonesia
Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, and it was built back in the 8th and 9th centuries. Today, not only is it an incredible historic and cultural attraction, but it’s also an incredible place from which to watch the sunset. Here, you can enjoy not only beautiful views, but astounding history too.
8. Railay Beach: Krabi, Thailand
Only accessible via boat due to the sheer limestone cliffs, Railway Beach is located between Krabi and Au Nang in Thailand. From the beach, you can enjoy the sun as it sets over the water ahead of you, with the cliffs and other beautiful scenery around you.
9. Negril Cliffs: Negril, Jamaica
Appreciate the exquisite Jamaican panoramas from the Negril Cliffs, as you’re surrounded by luscious greenery and seven miles of beach. The ocean is beautiful and blue and you’ll be surrounded by authentic Jamaican culture as you watch the sun set.
10. Eagle Beach: Oranjestad, Aruba
Bask in the white sand of Eagle Beach in Oranjestad, Aruba, and cool off in the crystal-clear water ahead of you. Boasting Caribbean ocean views and a long stretch of beach – so you can enjoy company or find a quiet place for yourself – Eagle Beach is one fo the most beautiful places in the world to watch a romantic sunset.
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