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.
Pretty spectacular – I could watch that sunset all night long!
The Dalmatian coast is magical, so much more to come.
I 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.
When 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 !
Dalmatia 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!
A few people have suggested neighbouring countries. With limited time, I will have to save them for another visit!
Fantastic.
Thanks. I could look at that sunset all night!
So golden! Thanks for taking us all along!
My pleasure. Glad you are enjoying the ride!
Wonderful photos of a beautiful place. I appreciate you sharing this with me/us.
I 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!
OMG – Simply takes my breathe away – love your photos – Happy Thursday:)
They say life should be measured by the moments that take your breath away! Glad you are enjoying the sunset!
nice blog
I am a huge sunset fanatic and loved these pictures! I had no idea Zadar was known for sunsets!
I didn’t know either but was more than happy to witness the sunsets – night after night, Zadar delivered!
good images
peaceful 🙂
whoa! those are some gorgeous sunset photos and it does sound like a total steal at 10 Euros!!
Thanks Lola! You are so right – for 10 Euros, the cruise was a total steal! Perfect evening on the water.
Oh, wow, that is one awesome sunset!!
Thanks! It is pretty awesome!