Having recently covered the ethereal sunsets of Japan’s Ishigaki Island (read our review here), we were inspired to find the most beautiful, most Instagrammable sunsets from around the world. Here’s what made our shortlist.
Magic Island, Oahu, Hawaii
Why it made the shortlist: Beloved by honeymooners the world over, Hawaii’s Magic Island doesn’t just have the best beaches, it also boasts some stunning sunsets that transform the vistas into fiery, almost otherworldly environs.
Rice paddies in Vietnam
Why it made the shortlist: Unlike the beaches or cityscapes of most Instagrammable sunsets, central Vietnam’s rice paddies remind us of the tranquility and purity of Mother Nature’s innate beauty.
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Why it made the shortlist: Perched amid the Andes mountains, this is the largest salt flat in the world, and it’s the literal depiction of ‘heaven meets earth’.
Santorini, Greece
Why it made the shortlist: Between its white, domed architecture, pristine blue seas and kaleidoscopic sunsets, Santorini’s spot on our most Instagrammable sunsets shortlist is a no-brainer.
Darjeeling, India
Why it made the shortlist: Perched atop the Himalayan range (home of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga, two of the world’s tallest peaks), sunsets in Darjeeling encompass expansive tea gardens surrounded by snow-capped peaks that are awash with red, orange and purple hues.