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Best Beaches for Sunset Views

Sunset views depend on coastline direction, weather and season. Use these guides to find scenic shores, then check the local sunset time and make sure you have a safe route back after dark.

Sunset views depend on coastline direction, weather and season. Use these guides to find scenic shores, then check the local sunset time and make sure you have a safe route back after dark.

Choose a viewpoint and arrive early

A wide shoreline, headland or open horizon can shape the view. Arrive with enough daylight to find a safe place, keep clear of unstable cliffs and respect private or protected land. Cloud and haze can change the colours completely.

Plan the end of the evening

Check transport schedules and parking arrangements before sunset, and carry a light if you will be walking back. Follow local beach rules and avoid entering unfamiliar water after dark.

EXPLORE THE BEACHES

Shortlist for your next beach day

Use these guides to compare beach character and find details for each destination.

Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideAruba · Caribbean

Eagle Beach

Aruba's wide, powdery shoreline is loved for room to spread out, gentle water and the island's iconic wind-shaped divi-divi trees. Low-rise hotels preserve an open, laid-back feel.

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Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideCayman Islands · Caribbean

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

A crescent of pale sand and luminous water along Grand Cayman's west coast. Reefs, beach bars and easy access to George Town make it a versatile base for swimming and island exploring.

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Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideFrench Polynesia · Oceania

Matira Beach

Bora Bora's public beach is a gentle curve of pale sand at the southern tip of the island. Shallow lagoon water and sunsets over the reef make it a memorable end to the day.

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Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideSpain · Europe

La Concha Beach

San Sebastián's elegant city beach curves around a sheltered bay beneath Monte Urgull. A promenade, island views and pintxos bars make it an ideal mix of city and seaside.

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Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideAustralia · Oceania

Bondi Beach

Sydney's most famous beach is a lively crescent of sand, surf and café culture. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk adds dramatic ocean views, rock pools and several smaller beaches.

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Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideAustralia · Oceania

Whitehaven Beach

A seven-kilometre sweep of brilliant white silica sand in the Whitsundays. Hill Inlet's shifting tides create swirling patterns of sand and water best seen from the lookout above.

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Illustrative coastal photograph for a beach guideCroatia · Europe

Zlatni Rat Beach

A bright, pine-backed spit of white pebbles near Bol on Brač Island, extending into the clear Adriatic. Its narrow tip shifts shape with currents and wind, giving the beach a distinctive outline.

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