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These 5 spots are the best places worldwide to watch sunsets. 1 is in Florida

Sunset over The Keys near Key West (Photo by ClassicStock/Getty Images) (ClassicStock, ClassicStock/Getty Images)

On Wednesday, StudyFinds released its list of the five best spots in the world to watch sunsets.

According to StudyFinds, the results were determined by “recommendations across 11 expert reviews” to figure out the most “awe-inspiring” and “wanderlust-inducing” locations to catch those final rays.

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Among the expert reviews StudyFinds used, one location was a consistent contender: Key West in South Florida.

“If Florida is known as the Sunshine State, then Key West should be the sunset city,” a review by The Boutique Adventurer reads. “The island city is famous for pastel-hued houses that mimic the colours of the skies above... Locals would argue that there isn’t a terrible place to view the sunset in Key West.”

[Do you agree? Let us know which spots you think are the best by sharing your sunset photos on PinIt!]

Keep reading to see the full list of locations that made the cut:


1. Santorini, Greece

SANTORINI, GREECE - JULY 16: Traditional houses during the sun set at Oia caldera with views to the sea caldera and volcano on July 16, 2018 in Santorini, Greece. (Photo by Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images) (2018 Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images)

“Accor describes Santorini as a breathtaking place to watch a sunset: ‘The Greek Island of Santorini is covered with picture perfect sunset spots, and is known world-over for this. The ragged cliff towns, breathtaking views and white-washed architecture offers sunset seekers an otherworldly experience while enjoying the sunset dusk. Colours range from bright rose-tinted pinks to ivory-infused lavender, accentuated by the glowing white of the island’s buildings and reflection of the Aegean Sea.’”

StudyFinds, "5 Best Places In The World For Watching Sunsets, Ranked"

2. Mount Bromo, Java, Indonesia

PROBOLINGGO, JAVA, INDONESIA - JUNE 26: An Indonesian Hindus Tenggerese worshipper carries his daughter climb up Mount Bromo during the Yadnya Kasada ritual on June 26, 2021 in Probolinggo, Java, Indonesia. The Tenggerese people are an ethnic group in Eastern Java, Indonesia's most populous island, who believe themselves to be descendants of the Majapahit princes that ruled the area historically. Their population of roughly 500,000 is centered in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in eastern Java. The ethnic group's most popular ceremony, the month-long Yadnya Kasada festival, was the most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia before the Covid-19 pandemic. On the fourteenth day, the Tenggerese make a journey to Mount Bromo to make offerings of rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers and even livestock and poultry, throwing them into the volcano's caldera. The ritual is thought to have started in the 15th century, when a local princess and her husband prayed to the mountain gods for help in having children. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) (2021 Getty Images/Robertus Pudyanto)

“Indonesia’s most iconic mountain, Mount Bromo, stands tall at 2,329 meters (7,641 ft) and is still one of the world’s most active volcanos. The mountain is easily recognized as the entire top has been blown off and the crater inside constantly belches white sulphurous smoke. It sits majestically inside the massive Tengger caldera (a volcanic crater with a diameter of approximately 6 mi or 10 km) and is surrounded by a vast mass of fine volcanic sand. The overall effect is unsettlingly unearthly, and this breathtaking, ethereal landscape has been swooned by many travelers, who mostly hike up nearby Mount Penanjakan in time to catch the sunrise over Mount Bromo. It takes about 1-2 hours hike to the first vantage point (although you can also get there with a jeep excursion).”

The Luxury Travel Expert, "Top 10 best places in the world to watch the sunrise & sunset"

3. Bali, Indonesia

Kuta beach at sunset. (Photo by Ted Soqui/Corbis via Getty Images) (Ted Soqui/Corbis via Getty Images)

“Among the many reasons why Instagram influencers flock to Bali are the fiery sunsets, best admired from a chic beach club with a cocktail in hand. The crashing surf provides the perfect backdrop for a stunning sunset shot, not to mention the tiered rice paddies and intricate Buddhist temples dotted across the island.”

Luxury Escapes, "The World's 10 Best Sunset Viewing Spots"

4. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 26: In an aerial view, Tourists and locals enjoy the sunset during the summer at the famous Ipanema beach on January 26, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (2023 Getty Images/Buda Mendes)

“Whether you’re standing with your feet in the sand at Barra da Tijuca or sipping a caipirinha on Leblon’s golden shores, there are many ways to enjoy a Rio de Janeiro sunset. Locals looking for a romantic rendezvous, though, usually head to Arpoador — a small peninsula that sits between Ipanema and Copacabana and juts out into the ocean. Arpoador’s geography allows for stunning views in all directions, making it the perfect spot to watch the sun dip into the Atlantic.”

Travel + Leisure, "The 12 Best Places to See the Sunset Around the World"

5. Key West, Florida

[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] Taken in Key West, Florida, 2009. (©Pedro Lastra/Getty Images 2009)

“Key West is a hive of activity all year round. Even during the winter months, relatively high temperatures attract visitors from around the world. But if you’re prepared to fight the beach-front crowds, there are some sensational sunset views on offer. Take a trip to Mallory Square around two hours before the sun sets. Enjoy a bite to eat and watch the many street performers by the beach. You’ll see the glorious pink and orange sunset from almost anywhere in the area, regardless of how busy it is.”

BudgetAir, "Best Sunset Views in the World"

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