Beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the world
A sublime start to the day in Wadi
Rum, the great desert of Jordan, sunsets in the temple of the monkeys in
Kathmandu or watch the sun go down in the Grand Canyon. 15 magical moments that
are free
When it comes to deciding which are the
best sunrises and sunsets in the world, a consensus is rarely reached. Some
arouse almost total unanimity; Others, on the other hand, are usually the most
portrayed on Instagram for their spectacular nature; and then there are those
intimately linked to our memories and the people with whom we have contemplated
them. In short, there are thousands of magical moments at the beginning and end
of the day, but around the 20 places included in this selection, there is
almost unanimous agreement. It is convenient to write them down in our travel
notebook to enjoy them for the first time (or to admire them again) shortly. In
addition, it is about completely free monuments.
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Sunrise from Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Despite being very close to the equator
(and despite global warming), the top of Kilimanjaro (5,892 meters) is still
covered in perpetual snow. Ernest
Hemingway portrayed in The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1936) this mountain in northeast Tanzania,
the highest on the African continent, which captivates all who approach it. If,
in addition, the visit includes watching the sunrise from the summit, when it
gradually illuminates the African plains and the possibility of seeing suimangas birds and colobus monkeys on the way, one ends up exhausted.
The ascent passes through farmland, lush
jungles, alpine meadows, and the stark lunar landscape of the highest peaks. Although many aspire to crown it since in
principle you do not need too technical mountain equipment, it can be a risky
mission, so it is advisable to choose your guides well. Another option to enjoy
its immensity is to walk the easy trails that link the towns on the lower
slopes.
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Dawn and twilight at Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
Both the sunrise and sunset in the
archaeological complex of Angkor Wat, in Cambodia, always rank as one of the
most praised and remembered by travelers. The only problem for the finest is
that crowds often flock to their entrance to enjoy the spectacle: a sumptuous mix of sky and lotus-shaped towers carved with celestial nymphs is reflected in
the lake directly in front of them.
This group of Hindu temples was erected at the beginning of the 12th
century by a succession of monarchs of the Khmer civilization in homage to the
god Visnu. The site was abandoned in the 15th century and many of its buildings
disappeared under the massive roots of the banyan trees and the lush jungle. At dusk, the holy city
turns golden, and at dawn, the towers
emerge from the darkness and
the lake reflects the soft
colors of the morning. Shortly
after sunrise, when many organized groups return to the Cambodian city of Siem Reap for
breakfast, Angkor Wat is at the mercy of the most patient travelers.
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Atardecer en Cable Beach (Broome, Australia)
When choosing a place in Australia, you
have to bet on the beauty and color of the beaches of the city of Broome,
in the northwest of the country. The red of the pendant (the
rust-colored earth characteristic of the Australian region of Kimberley ), the
aquamarine of Roebuck Bay, and the pearly white of the sand of Cable Beach are a color combination that is as unlikely as
it is unforgettable. Relaxing on this beach while the sun goes down over the
Indian Ocean is one of the best experiences imaginable. It's usually crowded
for the sunset show, but with 22
kilometers of coastline at our disposal is not very difficult to find a corner away
from the hustle and bustle. It is difficult to beat the pleasure of lying on
its silky sands, although another highly recommended option, although radically
different, is to enjoy the sunset sitting between the humps of a camel.
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The millennial spectacle of Stonehenge (UK)
The Neolithic complex of Stonehenge stands
on the Salisbury Plain in the county of Wiltshire, west of the
English town of Amesbury, and is a site that radiates a powerful magnetism that draws crowds almost any day of the year.
No one knows for sure who moved these 50-ton stones from West Wales to
this corner of southern England.,
at a distance of about 225 kilometers (it would take around 600 people to move
just a few centimeters any of these blocks) or for what reason. These famous
menhirs, placed one on top of the other forming a circle and a horseshoe
inside, are always fascinating, also for the most passionate pagans in Europe
who find here a meeting place where they can feel the influence of ancestral
forces. Despite the crowds and so many robed magicians,
the summer solstice is the most special time to see the Sun peeking through the
circle of stones. The Heel Stone is aligned with the rising sun, fueling
theories that Stonehenge may have been some kind of celestial clock.
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Day breaks in Wadi Rum (Jordan)
It is called the Valley of the Moon to a protected desert
area of ​​450 square kilometers located an hour and a half by car from the
city of Petra. This arid landscape of dunes and hypnotic rock
formations in southwestern Jordan is highly romantic and has been etched in the
collective memory of the West by the British archaeologist and writer TE
Lawrence (1888-1935). Better known as Lawrence of Arabia, he established here his base of subversive
military operations in defense of the Arab cause and
wrote about them in The Seven
Pillars of Wisdom. But the place
is especially remembered for the exceptional photography of the film Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Its
director, the award-winning David
Lean, shot part of the
locations of the exploits of the wayward British colonel in these narrow
valleys, places that were traversed years later by other film heroes, such as Indiana Jones himself. Dominated by towering sandstone mountains, the
Wadi Rum desert is a harsh
but sublime setting to
observe the changes of light, such as sunrise, a memorable sight.
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Greeting to the Sun in Machu Picchu (Peru)
Many of those who enter the Peruvian Andes
do so through the Inca
Trail, the most famous
pedestrian route in Latin America: 43 kilometers of forests, fog, and llamas
that lead to Machu Picchu. The ideal is to arrive at the impressive citadel
coinciding with sunrise and cross the Puerta del Sol (Intipunku) to observe the lost city of the Incas under our feet, along the green terraced
plain. The steep peak of Huayna
Picchu dominates the
composition. The increasingly strong light accentuates the glow of the greens
and highlights the details of the city, such as the temples dedicated to Inti,
the god of the Sun. The number of hikers on the Inca Trail is restricted and permission must be requested
at least six months in advance.
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Magical sunset in Santorini (Greece)
The landscape of the volcanic island of Santorini, with its black sand beaches and white houses spilling chaotically down the steep slopes to the
sparkling blue sea, is, for many, unsurpassed. The only thing that is capable
of reducing it to mere decoration is the moment when the Sun sinks into the
Mediterranean. The beach
OiaIt is the iconic place to
enjoy a perfect Santorini sunset: it offers uninterrupted views of the horizon
and you can admire the spectacle to the end. It is a natural phenomenon with a
magical point, with its white houses and its domes silhouetted against the
horizon. If we want to avoid the logical crowds, we must head further south
along the edge of the caldera.
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The Alhambra from the San Nicolás viewpoint (Granada)
Many people declare without blinking that
the one in the AlbaicÃn
neighborhood of Granada is
the most beautiful sunset in the world. Former US President Bill Clinton made it clear when he first contemplated the tanned
sunset light reflected on the Alhambra. And really, it is difficult to find
something as beautiful as the walls of this Andalusian palace bathed in the
colors of the sunset. And one of the best perspectives is obtained from the San Nicolás viewpoint, located in the upper part of the AlbaicÃn,
although the big downside is that it is always full of tourists with the same
purposes. However, for many people from Granada, the best sunset is enjoyed
from the San Miguel
viewpoint., somewhat more
secluded, but which allows you to contemplate an excellent panoramic view of
Granada, the Alhambra, and, in the background, the Sierra Nevada.
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Sunset looking west, in Madrid
Another spectacular urban sunset praised by
many artists is the one that dyes the wonderful skies that Velázquez painted in Madrid with fiery tones. You just have to look at the
west façade of the city, for example from the Temple of Debod, next to the Plaza de España, one of the most
unique corners of the Spanish capital. Thanks to its spectacular views, it has
become the chosen setting for filming numerous series and movies. It is also an ideal place to sit on a bench or lie
on the grass and enjoy the sunset. And not far from there, we find the terraces
of Las Villas, on the outskirts of the Segovia viaduct, one of the most charming places in Madrid; the Royal Palace and the Cathedral of La Almudena in front, and behind it, a wonderful panoramic
view of the city, especially at twilight.
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A sunset among monkeys in Kathmandu (Nepal)
It is worth climbing the steps of Swayambhunath - better known as the monkey temple - just for
the 360-degree panoramic views, it offers. According to legend, the Kathmandu Valley was a lake and, on top of the hill, the temple
“rose by itself” from the waters, like a lotus leaf. Today, it still seems to
float above the pollution and noise of the city in its bubble of serenity. The Sun rises pink in the mist, chimes, prayers,
the clatter of prayer wheels, the beating of the wings of doves, and the grunts
of monkeys.
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Evening lights in the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA)
It is difficult to imagine a better
composition at sunset than the brown,
lavender, and other stripes of
the Grand Canyon of Colorado, in the State of Arizona (USA). It is a good idea
to stay awhile after the sun has set to enjoy the last brushstrokes of the sky
reflected in the peaks and the stars that appear little by little. The Hopi Point is superb, although popular, gazebo, so
usually gets very busy. But the Yaki
Point is just as
spectacular and offers a more solitary, even meditative experience.
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Midnight in the arctic fringes (Svalbard, Norway)
The northernmost tip of Europe, in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, in the Arctic Ocean is a paradise full of icy glaciers, icebergs, whales, reindeer, and polar bears. In winter it is plunged into darkness for four
months, but in summer –from the end of April to the end of August– you can
enjoy its white nights, and the midnight sun, when the arc that the star traces never disappears
for the horizon, also generating an incredible color palette in the arctic sky. The midnight sunset can be rounded off with a walk
on a glacier or during a kayak excursion.
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Where the Sun disappeared from the world (Finisterre, Galicia)
From the Finisterre lighthouse, the second most visited place in Galicia after the Cathedral of Santiago, one
contemplates, until five centuries ago, the finis terrae,
the end of the Earth. Beyond the western end of the current province of A
Coruña, only the Atlantic stretched out, full of legends. And at its feet, some
sharp cliffs full of obituaries: the Costa da Morte. A cape is a mystical place, which many
civilizations considered a divine meeting point with the Sun. The sunsets from
the top of the lighthouse are a visual delight, with the music of the waves
accompanying the panorama. Many pilgrims come here to be photographed with the last sign of the Camino de Santiago, which points directly to the ocean.
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The Sun rises in Tulum (Mexico)
Tulúm, on the Mexican coast of the State of Quintana Roo, is known as the city of dawn. Thousands of
visitors come to it to discover its magnificent turquoise blue beaches, its cenotes where you can dive, and above all, its Mayan ruins, a stone temple by the sea that surprised the
Spaniards when they reached these shores. . The Mayans called it the city ​​of dawn because it is an ideal place to start the day
contemplating how the Sun rises over the Caribbean Sea.
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Evening outburst in the Albufera (Valencia)
Very close, and very beautiful. This is the Valencian Albufera, a unique landscape, largely modeled by man. What a few million years ago was a bay, was transformed until it became, already in Roman times, a lake separated from the sea.
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Little by little, the rice plantations made it decrease in size until it formed the picture we know today. This splendid wetland just 10 kilometers from Valencia is especially enjoyed at sunset when its peculiar landscape reaches its peak. If we also admire it from a boat in the center of the lake, the spectacle is sublime. A whole dance of red and orange colors, with the backlights of some houses and the mirror over the rice fields.
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