O. Boracay, Philippines
The Philippines is considered to have the most beautiful sunsets on the planet. This is achieved due to special conditions in the atmosphere: huge air masses that gather over the water surface and create bizarre optical effects, patterns, sometimes even rainbows. The beauty and uniqueness of Philippine sunsets is difficult to convey through photography or video. Residents of the islands, including the most popular island of Boracay among tourists, enjoy this fabulous spectacle every evening. For many, this is even part of a ritual - watching sunsets every day on the beach in a hammock or lounger with a glass of tropical cocktail.
Cape Promthep, o. Phuket
Cape Promthep is the southernmost point of the Thai island of Phuket. At the top of the hill there is an observation deck of the same name, which offers views of Nai Harn beach and the islands scattered in the sea. Every evening hundreds of Phuket residents come here for the incredible beauty of the setting sun. The red disk sinks into the smooth surface of the sea, which is occasionally disturbed by passing yachts and boats; the clouds acquire a magical peach hue. Promthep is a very beautiful and romantic place: some take pictures against the backdrop of the sunset, others sit in an embrace, others simply enjoy the beautiful view. Entrance to the observation deck is free.
Karelia
Karelia is an amazing place to see sunrises and sunsets: here the rather harsh, northern nature is combined with silence, tranquility and serenity. There are thousands of places to meet the new day: Zaonezhye, Ladoga region, the suburbs of Petrozavodsk, the shores of lakes - the main thing is to choose one to your liking. You can also rent a cottage or house for a week or the whole summer. Then you will have the opportunity every day to enjoy a quiet, unhurried dawn, sitting on stones among the grass covered with dew, or a mysterious sunset, accompanied by birdsong. Photographers will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos, and artists will convey all the beauty of the moment with the help of a brush.
Volcano Teide, o. Tenerife
While vacationing in Spain on the island of Tenerife, you should not miss the opportunity to see one of the most exciting and inspiring sunrises. The Teide volcano has an altitude of over 3,700 meters above sea level, where the purity of the air and the transparency of the atmosphere allow you to witness the truly stunning birth of a new day. Watching the first rays of the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean is an unforgettable sight.
At travel agencies in Tenerife you can buy a tour that will include climbing to the top of the volcano and spending the night on it, watching the sunrise and walking through the national park. Spending the night on the volcano, you can see the magnificent starry sky, because it’s not for nothing that an astronomical observatory is located here. Night and dawn in Tenerife will definitely remain in the memory for a long time.
You can watch sunrises and sunsets in Tenerife not only from the top of the volcano, but also vice versa: the views of Teide are no less spectacular.
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor is the ancient capital of Cambodia. The temple city, which spreads over an area of 20 square meters. km and in which about a million people lived during the heyday of Khmer culture, now attracts tourists from all over the world. In addition to visiting the temple complexes, ruins and pagodas, people come here to experience one of the most beautiful sunrises in the world. As early as 4 a.m., hundreds of people flock to the walls of Angkor to watch the sun rise. For about $11, you can take a hot air balloon up to a height of 200 meters to get an even better view of the horizon and temples against the pink sky.
"The Emperor's Throne", Fr. Corfu
Not far from the town of Corfu there is the village of Pelekas, next to which from the top of one of the hills there is a unique view of the sea, mountains and the island itself. In addition, in the evenings, tourists come here to watch the incredible beauty of the sunset and how the last rays of the setting sun sink into the Mediterranean Sea. The observation deck was called the “Emperor’s Throne” because at the beginning of the 20th century, the German Kaiser Wilhelm spent the summer months on the island of Corfu, and came to the site in the evenings to admire the sunsets, where the throne was installed for his convenience.
Sapphire Observation Deck, Istanbul
Sapphire is the tallest building in Istanbul and throughout Turkey. The height of the skyscraper is 261 meters, and on the roof of the building there is an observation deck with views of Istanbul, the Princes' Islands, and the Bosphorus Strait. In addition, at this observation deck it is good to watch the sunset, which is truly beautiful here: the setting sun illuminates the spiers of minarets and domes of mosques, the lights of the city come on below, and screaming seagulls fly by. You can visit Sapphire from 10 am to 10 pm, and while waiting for sunset, drink a cup of coffee in a coffee shop located on the observation deck and admire the views of the city. In addition to the Sapphire, you can watch the sunset from one of the ferries plying the Bosphorus.
Photo: thinkstockphotos.com, flickr.com
Empire State Building, New York
You can see the difference between daytime and nighttime New York if you come to the observation deck or take a seat in one of the restaurants of the majestic Empire State Building an hour before sunset. In clear weather, there is a gorgeous view of the city, suburbs, and bay from here. Even if the solar disk itself is not visible from behind the skyscrapers, the color of the sky and the bizarre shapes of the clouds, illuminated by the setting sun and painted in any color - from pink to blood red - will amaze your imagination. The reflections of the sunset sky in the glass windows of buildings create a special magic. New Yorkers, always in a hurry, don't always notice how beautiful the sunset in their city can be.
Grand Canyon, USA
You can watch the sunrise in one of the famous natural attractions of the world and the USA - the Grand Canyon - by purchasing an excursion at one of the local travel agencies. About an hour before sunrise, tourists are picked up from their hotels and taken to one of the many observation platforms, where the fun begins: majestic faults, ledges, and crevices gradually begin to emerge from the dawn haze, creating the feeling of being on another planet. At dawn, the unusualness and grandeur of the Canyon makes you think about the place and role of man in the natural world. At this time, as a rule, there are few people - photographers who came to catch a good shot, artists working alone, and tourists who decided to celebrate a new day here. The main tourist groups arrive no earlier than 10 am: you can only get here by excursion buses, private transport is prohibited here.
