Top 10 most beautiful places to see a sunset
1. The Taj Mahal, India
Impossible to stay in India without visiting the sumptuous Taj Mahal. The best time to admire it is without a doubt the nightfall. As soon as the sun begins to set, its rays come to play with the architecture of the monument. The motifs of the precious seed stones encrusted in the white marble intertwine with the reflections of the light. The colors are released and gives an unforgettable sunset, inimitable.
2. Oia, Greece
Nestled at the top of Santorini's hill, this small Greek village is one of the most spectacular and especially romantic places to watch a sunset. When evening falls, the small white and blue houses, characteristic of the island, stand out in their most beautiful colors. The sun is reflected on the village, before gently plunge into the Aegean Sea.
3. The temple of Tanah Lot, Bali
On her rock, far from the center of the island, Tanah Lot is the guardian of the sea and its spirits. It must go in the late afternoon to enjoy all its riches. Draped with an intriguing aura, the site offers a palette of bright colors as soon as a ray of sun comes to land there. The charm takes hold of the temple when the waves come, rocked by the rays of the setting sun, to collapse against its walls.
4. Denver, Colorado
If concrete and sunset do not necessarily mix, they sometimes come to complement each other. Carton full for Denver. Commonly called Mile High City because of its elevation (1609 meters), this city offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. When the sun hides behind this chain, its rays come to nestle in the skyscrapers of the city center.
5. The Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Kenya's best-known and most visited park is full of colorful surprises. Famous for its many safaris, Maasai Mara has a humid climate, which gives the sky varied colors. Staying until the end of the African night is to discover nature from another angle. The sun, half hidden behind the clouds offers travelers an unreal light, which invades the entire reserve.
6. The Maldives
In the middle of the Indian Ocean, this small archipelago can be qualified as utopian. Its wealth offers the most beautiful beaches in the world, and therefore a majestic sunset. The warm colors of the star come to rest and intermingle with the clarity of the turquoise water. Watching a sunset in the Maldives is the guarantee of being transported to a parallel, timeless world. In this haven of peace, all is beauty and tranquility.
7. North Cape, Norway
In the far north of Norway, near the Arctic Circle, is this mystical, timeless place where the sun offers travelers a unique spectacle. Admittedly, the latter is desired because it appears only occasionally throughout the year, and almost never in winter. But when it shows itself, it is to offer a unique spectacle: the midnight sun. This weather phenomenon offers the sensation of an extended sunset, a unique experience.
8. Amsterdam
Nicknamed the "Venice of the North" with its multiple canals, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic cities in Europe to watch a sunset. To take full advantage: take your girlfriend take a ride in a gondola and admire the star hiding behind the red bricks of Amsterdam.
9. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada
Yes, we know, the sunsets of Sin City (Las Vegas) are a real show on their own. However, getting away from casino paradise will offer you a much bigger spot. Head for Red Rock Canyon, about 20 miles west of Vegas. This canyon, decked sometimes with red sandstone is full of unsuspected treasures. No need to dig too low to find the first one. In the evening, you just have to look up and admire the shades of red.
10. Stonehenge, United Kingdom
A breathtaking view: Stonehenge offers, the most beautiful megalithic monument in Europe. This enigmatic prehistoric site, drawn up since 5000 years intrigue archaeologists, astronomers and visitors. If the legend always hangs over its origins, urne thing is sure: Stonehenge offers a huge plain of greenery, sublimated at sunset. Its rays gently caress these suspended stones. A journey through time.