{"id":2340,"date":"2019-08-06T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T07:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretescapes.com\/magazine-uk\/?p=2340"},"modified":"2021-03-03T16:54:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T16:54:28","slug":"the-best-sunset-spots-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.secretescapes.com\/escapist\/the-best-sunset-spots-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The best sunset spots in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s something otherworldly about watching the sun slink away and the skies turning a beautiful pink-orange colour. Whether it\u2019s the sun dropping into the Adriatic Sea or illuminating the Romanian mountains, watch as daylight turns to dusk with our selection of the sunset spots across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunset view of Fira, Santorini, Greece <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Santorini, Greece<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Santorini is famed the world over for its iconic whitewashed houses and blue domes, and more spectacularly, its caldera sunset views. Witness this incredible phenomenon from all over the island \u2013 hike up to Skaros Rock in the town of Imerovigli, or head to the top viewing spot that is Oia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carpathian Mountains, Romania<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Brimming with stunning natural scenery \u2013 think glacial and volcanic lakes, craggy peaks and pristine forests \u2013 these mountains show off surreal landscapes like no other. Take a hike through Retezat National Park before settling down to watch the ombre purple, pink and orange skies take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sveti Stefan, Montenegro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sveti Stefan, Montenegro<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A gem of the Adriatic Coast, this 15th-century island has a postcard-pretty charm that\u2019s hard to resist. Climb the steep slopes of the mainland as the sun is setting and you\u2019ll be rewarded with a scene of crystal-clear waters and terracotta-toned rooftops, all with a backdrop of burnt orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This pretty Norfolk coastal town sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is just the ticket for an awe-inspiring sunset. Lined with cheerful beach huts, the untouched stretch of golden sand is the perfect place to watch as the sun shimmers on the water and slinks off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lisbon skyline at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon, Portugal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to its hilly terrain, the \u2018City of Seven Hills\u2019 is home to a wealth of magnificent vistas. With myriad viewpoints dotted around the city, you\u2019ll get to see Lisbon from all angles as the sun sets. Top spots include Miradouro Portas do Sol, Castelo de S\u00e3o Jorge, Miradouro da Gra\u00e7a and theSanta Justa Lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zadar, Croatia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With the dazzling colours changing day-to-day, this Croatian spectacle of nature is one of \u2018the most beautiful in the world\u2019 \u2013 in the inspiring words of Alfred Hitchcock. Head to the seafront and you\u2019ll be spoiled with an uninterrupted view of the sun slithering away behind the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t