Paris, France comes up tops for Instagrammable sunsets [Image by Pexels from Pixabay]Instagram users love to capture and share iconic views, such as gorgeous sunrises, fall foliage or stunning sunsets. For this reason, research was done to analyze 54 international cities to identify the top 10 with the most Instagrammable sunsets. Read on to learn the top five cities offering the best sunsets in the world.
Top 5 destinations with the most Instagrammable sunsets
The study considered several key factors, including the number of Instagram hashtags, the air quality index (AQI), average annual sunshine hours, tourist arrivals and popular sunset spots. The resulting data determined the top world cities offering the most popular and spectacular sunset experiences.
1. Paris, France
Paris, France comes up tops for Instagrammable sunsets [Image by edmondlafoto from Pixabay]The top spot for the most Instagrammable sunsets goes to Paris, France, with a composite score of 100. The City of Light stands out for the highest number of Instagram hashtags at more than 144 million, cementing its strong presence on social media. Paris also attracts 117 million tourists each year and has the most visitors among all the ranked cities in the study. Meanwhile, locations like the iconic Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III are the most popular sunset spots.
2. Dubai, UAE
Sunset over the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, UAE [Image by Walkerssk from Pixabay]The ultramodern city of Dubai in the UAE comes in second place with a composite score of 98.6. The score is thanks to its impressive 3,509 annual sunshine hours, which is the highest among all the cities in the study. This offers endless opportunities to capture a spectacular sunset. Moreover, Dubai also ranks highly in Instagram popularity, with more than 127 million hashtags, and offers famous sunset spots like the Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah Beach.
3. Los Angeles, California, USA
Sunset over the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles [Image by Ira Gorelick from Pixabay]Coming in third place, Los Angeles has a composite score of 97.2, mostly due to its second-longest annual sunshine hours of 3,254. Meanwhile, the city’s most popular locations, like the Santa Monica Pier and Griffith Observatory, star in its 86 million, sunset-related Instagram hashtags. Moreover, Los Angeles attracts some 45 million travelers annually, tying in with other top cities in visitor numbers.
4. Barcelona, Spain
Sunset over the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain [Image by Walkerssk from Pixabay]Barcelona is famous for its incredible architecture and beautiful beaches and comes in fourth place in the study with a composite score of 90.5. Meanwhile, the city has more than 72 million Instagram hashtags and an impressive air quality index of 27. Some of the most breathtaking sunsets have been captured on Barceloneta Beach or from Park Güell, with views across the city. Moreover, Barcelona attracts some 36 million tourists each year, making it an ideal destination for Instagrammable sunsets.
5. San Francisco, California, USA
Sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco [Image by Pexels from Pixabay]While San Francisco boasts many Instagrammable sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, it also comes up in fifth place for its sunsets with a composite score of 88.8. Meanwhile, the city boasts a high air quality index of 18, the second among the top cities. The perfect sunset spots like Baker Beach and Twin Peaks contribute to San Francisco’s 33 million Instagram hashtags. Meanwhile, this helps to attract 45 million tourists annually, on a par with Los Angeles.
Cities with a strong online presence, popular attractions, and favorable environmental conditions tend to be more attractive to sunset seekers. Additionally, urban planning plays a crucial role in creating spaces that offer stunning views and outdoor experiences. By understanding these factors, cities can enhance their appeal as destinations for those seeking memorable sunsets.
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