A sunset is a daily phenomenon that is often so mesmerizing you have to stop what you’re doing and enjoy it. It happens all over the world and each location has it’s own signature beauty. There are plenty of captivating sunsets to witness all over the world but we came up with the 10 Most Mesmerizing Sunset Spots in the World.
Narrowing down these locations doesn’t solely come down to the exotic nature of them. Some areas might be places people would never think to visit while others are pretty obvious. The beauty of a sunset is of course in the eye of the beholder as is everything in life.
The multicolored effect of a sunset is all due to the atmosphere’s prismatic properties. The colors reflected are a combination of the suns position as it sinks below the horizon. So where can you find the best spot to watch a sunset? Check out our 10 Most Mesmerizing Sunset Spots in the World below to find out.
10. Iceland
The sunsets all over Iceland are pretty incredible but the photo below happens to be from Reykjavík, Iceland. You can see a variety of colors in one sunset that looks like one of the most gorgeous watercolor paintings you’ve ever seen.
Photo Cred: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland (WikiMedia Commons)
9. London
Imagine taking a ride on the London Eye and enjoying the sight of a sunset that fads from a bright yellow to a deep orange then red. It sounds like one of the most perfect ways to spend your evening and from the photo below it absolutely deserves a place on the list of mesmerizing places to watch the sunset.
PhotoCred: Lars Plougmann (WikiMedia Commons)
8. Brazil
Ipanema Beach is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. It’s one of the many breathtaking beaches in Brazil and happens to be an awesome spot to catch a sunset. If you enjoy seeing the warm rays of the sun shoot above a mountainous region then you’ll appreciate what Ipanema has to offer.
PhotoCred: Mcalvet (WikiMedia Commons)
7. Greece
Santorini, Greece features one of the most incredible landscapes you could ever imagine. What’s so spectacular about it is the fact that it allows you to enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the sea from multiple locations and heights.
PhotoCred: hozinja (WikiMedia Commons)
6. Chile
Easter Island is just off of Chile’s coast and is considered a Chilean territory. Some of the most impressive sunsets can be enjoyed from this historic volcanic island. As you can see in the video below, even in a cloudy setting the sunset remains mesmerizing.
PhotoCred: Anne Sophie (WikiMedia Commons)
5. California
California is riddled with places to witness and incredible sunset but Santa Monica should be at the top of the list. Whether it’s from the pier or through the palm trees. the Santa Monica sunsets make a case for some of the most underrated ones in the world.
PhotoCred: brian pink from The OC., USA (WikiMedia Commons)
4. Bali
Bali is one of the most exotic locations in the world and it’s home to beautiful beaches and tropical weather. It also happens to be one of the best places in Indonesia to catch a lovely sunset. There is nothing like watching a sunset dip along the horizon in a seemingly endless body of water.
PhotoCred: Simon_sees from Australia (WikiMedia Commons)
3. Venice
Imagine riding through the waterways of Venice in a gondola and catching the sunset as it moves between the centuries old architecture of the city. Venice has one of the most majestic views of a sunset possible and a variety of ways in which you can catch a glimpse of it.
2. Hawaii
Hawaii is know for it’s surf and incredible hospitality. It is home to volcanoes, beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscapes. That combination along with some of the greatest spots in the world to catch a sunset make this the number two spot on our list. You can see a variety of color fades in the image alone. It generates a warm feeling and is overall impressive.
PhotoCred: Mwinog2777 (WikiMedia Commons)
1. Montmartre
If you make the climb to the top of Montmartre you will be treated to one of the best views in the city next to that of the top of the Eiffel Tower. Montmartre might have the end when it comes to the sunsets as you are able to see the beauty of the city cascaded with various colors from the breathtaking sunsets. It’s enough to leaving a lasting mesmerizing image in your mind.
PhotoCred: Janne Kahila (Flickr)
