These Are The Best Winter Sunsets In The World

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These Are The Best Winter Sunsets In The World

Snap happy holiday goers know how hard it is to capture the beauty of the sunset you see before your eyes with a phone camera – or even a professional camera at times. These, the best winter sunsets in the world, are best seen in person, and have been collected by holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com. They say: ‘renting a car will make sure that you can reach the most scenic vantage points and have the freedom to stay and see nature at it’s finest.’

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These Are The Best Winter Sunsets In The World

The Wheel at Icon Park

Orlando, Florida, USA

Sit yourself 400 feet high atop this observation wheel for the most breathtaking views of Orlando, its natural lakes, and its famous theme parks.

Orlando Lake Eola sunset with urban architecture skyline and colorful cloud

Taj Mahal

Agra, India

Travellers flock to Agra for one of the world’s most iconic sights, best seen at sunset from the Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna River. As the moon comes into view, sunset colours create an incredible background contrast with the white-walled Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna river built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. A UNESCO World Heritage site at Agra, India.

El Golfo

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

Lanzarote beaches provide luscious sandy climes by day, but don’t leave too soon for your evening cocktail. Stay by the sea – or head to a beach bar – to watch the sun fall behind the glistening sea.

Scenery around El Golfo at Lanzarote, part of the Canary Islands in spain

Burj Khalifa

Dubai

One of the world’s most famous landmarks – where glitz, glamour, modernity and lavish expense collide – paradoxically plays host to one of nature’s best money-can’t-buy inventions: breathtaking winter sunsets. Head to the observation deck on the tallest building in the world to see the sky painted in shades of pink, orange and purple as the sun fades behind the desert.

Table Mountain

Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain is famous for its famous views across Cape Town, so why not make the most of South Africa’s winter sun benefits and watch the sunset from this incredible vantage point? Peering over the point where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, Table Mountain’s winter sunset is truly magical.

Aerial view of Cape Town cityscape at sunset, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Long Beach

California, USA

California is famous for its panoramic sunsets, and Long Beach is no different. Head to Hilltop Park to see the sky streaked with pinks, oranges and purples as the sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean.

Mount Teide

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Tenerife – the up and coming spot for nature lovers – is home to 43 designated natural areas. Hop 2000 metres above sea level to Mount Teide (one of only four Canary Island national parks), where gorgeous winter sunsets abound from a panoramic vantage point.

Teide volcano in Tenerife in the light of the rising sun

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These Are The Best Winter Sunsets In The World