30 0f THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC SUNSETS TO WATCH
Sunsets are one of natures most exquisite gifts that bring us so much joy, whether this be to simply stand and admire them and get lost in their mere beauty of colours or to photograph them and maybe even to enjoy a wonderful sundowner with a special person. There are an incredible number of romantic sunsets in the world to experience and marvel, here are 20 of some of the best to add yo your bucket list.
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Definition of a Sunset
‘The time of sunsets is defined in astronomy as the moment when the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. Near the horizon, atmospheric refraction causes sunlight rays to be distorted to such an extent that geometrically the solar disk is already about one diameter below the horizon when a sunsets beauty is observed’.
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Why do we have an affinity to Sunsets
It’s thought there are many benefits of admiring a sunset and how it can benefit you; from increasing your emotional wellbeing, to concern of others to satisfaction of life in general. However, I’m thinking that for most of us sunset appreciation hunters, we resonate them with tropical locations, sipping sundowners on a rooftop bar or beachside locale, a treat for late risers who don’t see the sunrise or those who even class it as the most romantic part of the day, cue all proposals of marriage!
Romantic sunsets provide that moment of silence when the orange sphere slowly skims down the horizon and captivates its audience to pin drop silence.
Below you’ll find some seriously spectacular romantic sunsets from around the world, Some of these are chance sightings and others that come highly recommended by the travel community, which require a little more logistical planning and oodles of patience.
Allow me to share some of my rare moments of spectacular sunsets from around the world, which have left me everything from speechless to inspired to utterly amazed at the falling and breaking of the skys yolk into the vista.
30 of the World’s Most Romantic Sunsets to Watch
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo Location: Copacabana Beach
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Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park, Brazil
Photo Location: Helicopter ride over Iguazu National Park.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Photo Location: Kuala Lumpur – CN Tower from The Heli-pad Rooftop Bar
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Borneo, Malaysia
Photo Location: Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa beach, Kota Kinabalu. Borneo
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Florence, Italy
Photo Location: Piazzale Michelangelo, Oltrarno, Florence
Photo Location: Piazzale Michelangelo, Oltrarno, Florence
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Fiesole, Tuscany, Italy
Photo Location: Belmond Villa San Michele, Fiesole, Florence.
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Ravello, Amalfi Coast
Photo Location: Belmond Hotel Caruso, Ravello,
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Amalfi. Amalfi Coast
Photo Location: NH CollectionGrand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Amalfi
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Sorrento, Italy
Photo Location: Hotel Bellevue, Syrene, Sorrento
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Riga, Latvia
Photo Location: Suspension Bride, Riga
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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Photo Location: Sofitel Private Island Hotel, Bora Bora
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Luxor, Egypt
Photo Location: Banana Island, Luxor
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Bali, Indonesia
Photo Location: Tanah Lot Temple beach, Bali
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Lombok, Indonesia
Photo Location: Jeeva Santai Villas beach, Lombok
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Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Photo Location: El Remanso Lodge suite, Osa Peninsula
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Phuket, Thailand
Photo Location: Evason Six Senses Spa room balcony. Phuket
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Hue Hin, Thailand
Photo Location: Beach outside Wyndham Pranburi Hotel, Hua Hin
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Havana, Cuba
Photo Location: Iberostar Parque Centrale Rooftop Terrace, Havana
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Siam Reap, Cambodia
Photo Location: Angkor Wat, entrance, Siem Reap
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Halong Bay, Vietnam
Photo Location: Halong Bay Overnight Cruise junk
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Sydney, Australia
Photo Location: Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Sydney
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Leicester, England
Photo Location: Welford Road Cemetery pathway, Leicester
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Sossusvlei, Namibia
Photo Location: Desert Homestead Reserve sundowner point, Sossusvlei
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Etosha, Namibia
Photo Location: Ongava Private Game Reserve sundowner drive, Etosha
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Ambergris Caye, Belize
Photo Location: Matachica Resort jetty, Ambergris Caye
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Miami, USA
Photo Location: South Beach Boardwalk, Miami
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Helsinki, Finland
Photo Location: Uspenski Cathedral Hill.
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Anchor Bay, Malta
Photo Location: Stop on teh left before taking teh road down to Popeye Village
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Three Cities, Vittoriosa, Malta
Photo Location: The harbour front as you alight the water taxi stop.
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Binny
Amazing post – sunsets are truly mesmerising
Bejal
BinnyThanks Binny! They sure are a thing of natural beauty!
summersholiyay
Omg you lucky thing!!! What an amazing post and I am SO jelous you have been to Bora Bora xxxxxxx
Bejal
summersholiyayThankyou Sammy! Thanks so much for reading and yes Bora Bora is a total dream! I hope you make it there one day xxx
Laura
Oh so many beautiful sunsets!
Bejal
LauraThey’re just so gorgeous and bring back lots of memories!
Mostlyfoodandtravel
Take me there please. I love a sunset cause I am never up for sunrises. From this selection my fav is Borneo. Just so beautiful ????. I loved the sunsets in the U.K. over autumn- all those colours x
Bejal
MostlyfoodandtravelLets go and escape this awful weather! Borneo was a stunner and one of my favorites too as the sunset was very different each night! Yes I agree, the autumn UK ones were stunning but never in the right place to snap x
louiseloveslondon
Oh wow… I can’t believe, that you have seen so many wonderful sunsets! I wish it was me! Thank you for a truly inspiring post! Marvellous shots!
Louise x
Bejal
louiseloveslondonThankyou Louise! So glad you enjoyed the post and yes I am a very lucky girl. Sunset shots are always difficult to capture hence why some of the places didn’t make it on the post! Thanks for your support and lovely comments as usual. xx
Seetal (SavlaFaire)
Such beautiful photos – you’re so lucky to have visited all of these places! I adore sunsets as I’m really not an early riser, and the colours are just magical. Tough to pick my fave, but Vuba, India, Florence, South Africa and Greece are up there x
Bejal
Seetal (SavlaFaire)Thanks Seetal and yes I am very lucky indeed. Sunrise is over rated in my opinion! Sunset is much better, plus you can have a drink in hand to say goodbye to the day! I need to get South Africa on that list! xx
Cristina - Memories of the Pacific
Bejal, these photos of sunsets around the world are breathtaking! I love the beautiful colors that appear in the sky, they give cities and landscapes a magical touch!
Bejal
Cristina – Memories of the PacificThanks so much Cristina! Sunsets can be so spectacular in the way they do change the total appearance of a skyline. x
1dish4theroad
Wow, Bejal! What a collection of sunsets! I do find sunsets utterly captivating – and you’ve captured some incredible ones there. Your Florence and Angkor Wat ones are probably my favourite – and both fascinating places in their own right too.
Bejal
1dish4theroadYep, I didn’t realise I had so many and there are still some I’ve found since! Seemed a shame not to use the photos in a post! Florence is one of my favourite cities and I could just stand there and take photo after photo of the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.