There are many places around the world where you can enjoy spectacular views of colorful sunsets.
Santorini, Greece and Key West, Florida are just a few places known for their unforgettable sunsets.
If you visit these places, or any of the others listed below, be sure to find a great spot to watch the sunset during your trip.
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Below are 10 of the most beautiful places to see sunsets in the U.S. and around the world.
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The spots we will introduce here are just a few of the many places around the world where you can enjoy magnificent sunsets. (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images | Wang Dongzhen/Xinhua via Getty Images)
- Key West, Florida
- Agra, India
- Bali, Indonesia
- Cairo, Egypt
- Cambodia, Siem Reap
- Santorini, Greece
- Maui, Hawaii
- Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)
- Uluru, Australia
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1. Key West, Florida
Key West, Florida, is known for its stunning sunsets, and it has the nightly festivals to prove it.
Key West’s nightly sunset celebration takes place at Mallory Square, which according to its website has an event that dates back to the 1960s.
The celebration begins approximately two hours before sunset, during which time Mallory Square will host performances by musicians, magicians and more.
Mallory Square in Key West, Florida hosts a nightly sunset celebration. (Getty Images)
Mallory Square has plenty of spots to grab a bite to eat and shop while you wait for the sun to go down.
2. Agra, India
The Taj Mahal is a popular tourist attraction in India.
There are plenty of places to sit back and watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal.
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You can enjoy a romantic boat ride on the Yamuna or view it from Mehtab Bagh, a beautiful park in Agra.
You can also visit the numerous rooftop restaurants near the Taj Mahal for unforgettable views.
3. Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a popular honeymoon destination with many luxury resorts lining its sandy beaches.
When it comes to watching the sunset in Bali, you’re lucky as there are plenty of places to enjoy beautiful views.
Echo Beach is a popular spot for tourists to watch the sunset, where you can lie on the beach and watch the waves crashing as the sun sets. La Plancha and Jimbaran Bay are other popular spots to watch the sunset in Bali.
Bali has many locations that offer visitors unforgettable sunsets. (Sergi Reboredo/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Tanah Lot Temple and Uluwatu Temple are also popular spots for watching the Bali sunset.
Bali is packed with resorts, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets.
4. Cairo, Egypt
If you want to watch the sunset in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, you should visit Al-Azhar Park.
According to the park’s website, it is 72 acres in size and has many scenic spots perfect for watching the sunset.
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There are three restaurants within the park so you can get something to eat while you are at the park.
For an even higher view, head to Cairo Tower, which offers views of the city’s architecture, the Nile, and the ancient pyramids of Giza.
5. Siem Reap, Cambodia
Cambodia is home to beautiful beaches and ancient temples that are archaeological wonders.
Siem Reap offers some amazing sunsets, and many visitors head to the Angkor Wat temple complex, which is said to be the largest religious structure in the world, covering over 400 acres, according to History.com.
Watching the sunset over Angkor Wat is something not to be missed during your trip. (Rob Ball/Getty Images)
Phnom Krom is another popular place to watch the sunset in Cambodia.
6. Santorini, Greece
Santorini’s beautiful architecture, with its picturesque white buildings with blue domes, adds to the beauty of the island.
Watching the sunset in Santorini is undoubtedly a perfect moment for taking photos.
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If you’re looking to watch the sunset in Santorini, head to Oia Castle or Akrotiri Lighthouse, but keep in mind that these are very popular attractions so they’ll likely be busy when you visit.
During your trip to Santorini, Greece, there are several places where you can watch the sunset. (Marcos Del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
7. Maui, Hawaii
A tropical getaway to Maui offers plenty of places to enjoy the sunset during your vacation.
Kapalua Bay is a Maui spot where you’re guaranteed to see beautiful colors spread across the sky.
Other beaches on Maui where you can watch the sunset with your feet in the sand include Kaanapali, Makena (Big Beach) and Keawakapu.
8. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Watching the sunset in Grand Canyon National Park is a unique experience, and while you can get a beautiful view no matter where you are, some locations are better than others.
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Mather Point is one of the many spots where tourists gather to watch the sunset from a great lookout point, along with Yavapai Point and Hopi Point.
Many of Grand Canyon National Park’s popular sunset spots are just a short shuttle ride away. (George Rose/Getty Images)
According to the National Park Service website, Mather Point is the first stop on the westbound Kaibablim (orange) bus route from the visitor center, so it’s very easy to get to.
It’s a short walk to Yavapai Point.
If your destination is Hopi Point, you can take a shuttle or walk there on the Rim Trail, which is about a 2.5 mile hike according to the National Park Service website.
9. Uluru, Australia
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a huge monolithic rock formation in the Northern Territory. It is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks.
Many people head to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to watch the sunrise and sunset.
Experience the sunset at Uluru, Australia during your trip. (Palani Mohan/Getty Images)
The national park is approximately a five hour drive from Alice Springs.
Although climbing Uluru closed permanently in October 2019, there are still plenty of other spots to watch the sunset.
10. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai offers a variety of options for watching the sunset.
For breathtaking views of the city, nothing beats a trip to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world.
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You can also visit Kite Beach or Sunset Beach to enjoy the beach scenery or take a boat cruise to watch the sunset.
If you want to watch the sunset in the desert, then you can also take a beautiful evening desert safari in Dubai.
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