Europe’s best sunset is on a beautiful Greek island but it might be crowded

A breathtaking Greek island has Europe's best sunset but tourists have complained it's overcrowded.

By Esther Marshall, Senior Travel Reporter

Santorini

Santorini has Europe's best sunset according to experts (Image: Getty)

Love watching the sunset? A new study from the experts at LeaseCar.uk has rounded up Europe’s best destinations to watch the sunset.

Tim Alcock, expert at LeaseCar.uk, said: “Sunsets are a spectacle and something so many of us love to see.

“Many sunset lovers have taken to social media to share pictures of their most picturesque finds.”

So where’s Europe’s best sunset?

According to the experts, the Castle of Oia on the Greek island of Santorini has Europe’s best sunset.

Porto sunset

Porto has Europe's second-best sunset (Image: Getty)

Tourists can watch the sky turn amber and red over the Aegean Sea from the Castle on Santorini.

However, they’re unlikely to be alone. Some tourists have complained that the view is blocked by cruise ships while others have said the sunset spot is far too overcrowded.

Porto’s Jardin Do Morro was the second-best place to watch the sun go down and the team described it as an “underrated hotspot”.

County Kerry

Kerry in Ireland is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Europe (Image: Getty)

Spain’s best place to watch the sunset is Parc del Guinardo in Barcelona, which is one of the city’s prettiest parks.

In the UK, Primrose Hill in London took the top spot for its incredible views over the centre of the city.

Ireland’s Kerry Cliffs were also named as one of Europe’s best places to watch the sunset this year.

Best places to see the sunset in Europe

  1. Castle of Oia, Santorini, Greece
  2. Jardin do Morro, Porto,Portugal
  3. Parc del Guinardo, Barcelona, Spain
  4. Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy
  5. Riegrovy sady, Prague, Czechia
  6. Zadar, Croatia
  7. Primrose Hill, London, UK
  8. Kerry Cliffs, County Kerry, Ireland
  9. Vercors Massif, France

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