How to Find the Best Sunset Views
If you want to discover the best spots nearby to watch the sunset, then you need the Sunset Atlas . Choosing a good local spot to watch the sun disappear below the horizon can involve a fair amount of trial and error. Sunset Atlas takes some of the guesswork out of finding the perfect sunset viewpoint by mapping sunset viewing conditions across Europe. The interactive map uses a colourful heatmap to show the quality of sunset views, with warmer colours indicating locations where the setting sun has a more unobstructed line of sight. You can click on the map to see the Sunset Score for any location, rated from 0 to 100. Or click on the 'Find Best Spots' button to instantly discover the highest-scoring sunset spots near your location. The scores are calculated for every 30-by-30-metre grid cell using a combination of terrain, vegetation and spatial data. The map uses the Copernicus GLO-30 Digital Elevation Model to identify hills, valleys, ridges and other terrain that might o...
