Sunset is one of the most beautiful times of the day, a time when the low-angle light and dust particles in the air combine to create intense colors.
Watching the sun setting is pretty almost anywhere, but there are certain places that are renowned for having especially spectacular sunsets. You won’t want to miss any on this list.
Santorini, Greece
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Many travelers claim that Santorini has the best sunsets in the world. They’re remarkable for cliffs with vibrant colors and the incredibly blue Aegean Sea as a backdrop.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
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In the middle of the day, the Grand Canyon is still impressive for its size, but the high sun washes out a lot of the color. At sunset, though, the cliffs glow an intense red, and depending on the location, you may get to see the sun setting directly over the canyon.
The Window, Texas
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The Window is a gap between two peaks in the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. At certain times of the year, the sun sets behind one of the peaks, silhouetting it. Even better might be seeing the sun go down directly in the gap.
Big Sur, California
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The entire Pacific Coast is spectacular and great for sunsets. Big Sur, however, is perhaps the most spectacular section, and you also have a better chance of clear skies than you do farther north up the coast. Offshore rock formations sometimes perfectly frame the sinking sun.
Horsetail Fall, California
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El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is world-famous for its massiveness and its place in rock climbing history. Horsetail Fall is a wispy waterfall that spills off the top only in winter and early spring. Every February, when weather conditions are just right, the setting sun illuminates Horsetail Fall, painting it a striking orange-red and earning it its nickname, the Firefall.
Key West, Florida
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Key West is the westernmost of the Florida Keys and the southernmost end of legendary U.S. Highway 1. Palm trees help frame the sun as it sets over what seems like an endless expanse of ocean.
Haleakala, Hawaii
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This massive dormant volcano makes up about 75% of the land surface in Hawaii. Its high summit is perfect for watching sunsets. Often, you are in clear skies with clouds below you, so you get to see the sun sinking into the clouds.
Uluru, Australia
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Remote and bereft of light pollution, the Australian Outback has air quality that makes it one of the world’s best places to watch sunsets. The best spot of all is Uluru, a rock monolith that glows a fiery red in the fading light. Another option is to go to the other side and watch the sun setting behind it.
Maldives
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The islands making up this country and archipelago in the Indian Ocean are a natural paradise renowned for their white-sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoons. At sunset, the sky turns orange while the sands turn a warm pink.
Bali, Indonesia
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Travelers from around the world rave about the sunsets at this island. The beaches are the best places to view them for the combination of a sky that appears on fire while the ocean waves crash on the shore.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
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This windswept island just off the coast is known for its raw, rugged landscapes. While clouds frequently impair sunset-watching, clear days allow the setting sun to transform the sky into orange and red blazes while accentuating the land features.
Egypt
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Sandy desert landscapes are usually excellent at sunset because the dunes come alive with color while deep shadows emerge among the ripples in the sands. Egypt has an extra-special touch when it comes to sunsets because you watch the sun transform legendary features such as the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx.
The 30 Most Beautiful Places in the World That Everyone Must See
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There’s no way you could ever come up with a definitive list of the world’s most beautiful places. However, if you ask around, some places come up a lot more frequently than others do.
The following are some of the places that people mention over and over again, not in any particular order.
30 Breathtaking Places You Must See Before You Die
The Two Best Scenic Wonders in Each of the Mountain States
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The Mountain States– Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico– have some of the wildest and most rugged landscapes in the United States. Because they’re so big, it can take a lot of time to visit them, so it helps to be able to plan for some specific destinations.
Following are our choices for the top two must-see outdoor locations in each of these seven states.
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