If Alfred Hitchcock said it – it must be true! The most beautiful sunset in the world is found in Zadar, Croatia!
While a guest of room 204 of the former Hotel Zagreb, Hitchcock is quoted as saying: “The sunset of Zadar is the world’s most beautiful and incomparably better than in Key West, Florida”. This honour was bestowed upon the sunsets of Zadar back in May of 1964 and continues to garner much attention today.
I had the pleasure of enjoying the most beautiful sunset in the world while taking a 1 hour Zadar cruise. While it had been suggested to me that a ferry would give equally good views at a lower cost, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to be out on the water at sunset – my favourite time. I think the photos speak for themselves! (Note: none of the photos have been altered – the sunset was actually that stunning – no wonder Hitchcock declared them the most beautiful sunset in the world!)
The tour was actually not a sunset cruise – although I asked before buying my ticket what time to expect the sun to set, and bought the tour to coincide. It was a one hour tour of the Zadar harbour, with historical elements of this ancient city recounted through a headset as we sailed around the Old Town peninsula. The tour – 10 Euros, the sunset – priceless!
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This IS one of the most beautiful sunsets.
Posted by PC PHOTO | August 16, 2012, 9:42 amPretty spectacular – I could watch that sunset all night long!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 16, 2012, 3:12 pmThe Dalmatian coast is magical, so much more to come.
Posted by Dubrovniklady | August 16, 2012, 9:51 amI can hardly wait. Every one I meet has said the same, especially about Dubrovnik! The sunsets in Zadar will be hard to beat! Looking forward to more as I travel down the Dalmatian coast.
Posted by Anita Mac | August 17, 2012, 1:23 amWhen visiting Croatia another moment, I’ll gladly bring you to a spot where you will experience sunset even more spectacular.
Put this in your bucketlist, and don’t hurry, as it will still be there the next thousand years !
Posted by pim | August 24, 2012, 6:08 pmDalmatia is stunning!!!I was there a couple of times and loved little town Tucepi,
not far away from Zadar.Tucepi has the best beach,much better than Zadar,I think.
Bosnia is just next door.If you have a chance to visit Mostar ,Sarajevo etc,,you
will not regret it!! Have a great time!
Enjoy it!Cheers!
Posted by aidaweb101 | August 16, 2012, 10:31 amA few people have suggested neighbouring countries. With limited time, I will have to save them for another visit!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 17, 2012, 1:24 amFantastic.
Posted by texpatstarling | August 16, 2012, 11:38 amThanks. I could look at that sunset all night!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 17, 2012, 1:25 amSo golden! Thanks for taking us all along!
Posted by jodysjourneys | August 16, 2012, 1:28 pmMy pleasure. Glad you are enjoying the ride!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 17, 2012, 1:25 amWonderful photos of a beautiful place. I appreciate you sharing this with me/us.
Posted by katehobbs | August 16, 2012, 2:52 pmI am glad you are enjoying them. I couldn’t agree more about how beautiful the places are…and I have heard that it only gets better!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 17, 2012, 1:26 amOMG – Simply takes my breathe away – love your photos – Happy Thursday:)
Posted by cravesadventure | August 16, 2012, 4:30 pmThey say life should be measured by the moments that take your breath away! Glad you are enjoying the sunset!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 17, 2012, 1:27 amnice blog
Posted by artificial grass | August 16, 2012, 11:26 pmI am a huge sunset fanatic and loved these pictures! I had no idea Zadar was known for sunsets!
Posted by Gina | August 25, 2012, 5:44 pmI didn’t know either but was more than happy to witness the sunsets – night after night, Zadar delivered!
Posted by Anita Mac | August 26, 2012, 2:00 amgood images
Posted by Waste removal Sydney | October 25, 2012, 2:21 ampeaceful 🙂
Posted by joshi daniel | November 19, 2012, 2:42 amwhoa! those are some gorgeous sunset photos and it does sound like a total steal at 10 Euros!!
Posted by lola | March 28, 2013, 4:17 pmThanks Lola! You are so right – for 10 Euros, the cruise was a total steal! Perfect evening on the water.
Posted by Anita Mac | March 28, 2013, 4:29 pmOh, wow, that is one awesome sunset!!
Posted by flaneriefeminine | April 21, 2013, 9:09 amThanks! It is pretty awesome!
Posted by Anita Mac | April 21, 2013, 10:33 am