10 of the best Caribbean sunset spots

No matter where you are in the world, watching the sun descend over the horizon is a magical experience. However, the Caribbean, with its clear waters and kaleidoscopic skies, is a good place to start when looking for the perfect sunset.

1. Crystal Springs, Barbados

Crystal Springs is a luxury villa on the west coast of Barbados and comes complete with a myriad of balconies and winding walkways that overlook the ocean, as well as a secluded beach cove and a clifftop infinity pool. The sunsets here are short but incredibly sweet – an explosion of pinks and oranges transcends into lilacs, magentas and blues before an uninterrupted sky of stars appears.

Settle down for a traditional Bajan afternoon tea on the annex patio courtesy of the charming Crystal Springs staff, or request a delicious signature rum punch and head to the cove beach. Guests wanting to enjoy an on-water sunset can head out to sea on the villa's 5.4 metre speedboat.

If you’re spending a few days discovering the US Virgin Islands on a superyacht, the white sands, palm trees and crystal clear waters at the Secret Harbour beach offer the perfect setting to watch the sun go down.

For dinner bathed in the glow of a perfect sunset, head to Sunset Grille for an incredible mix of seafood and a perfect view out to the Caribbean Sea.

Moor at Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina in Grenada and take your pick as to where to watch one of the most scenic sunsets in the Caribbean. Ask your crew to pack a chilled bottle of Champagne and either head to the top of the hill next to the marina or choose a spot on Grand Anse Beach. Considered to be one of the best beaches in the Caribbean Grand Anse Beach is a must visit whether on a private yacht or enjoying a luxury yacht charter in Grenada.

See your favourite star slip effortlessly toward the horizon and sink into the ocean anywhere along this public sandy strip. Despite only actually being five and half miles long Seven Mile Beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and is worth a stroll along before the sun sets.

Also known as Lower Paynes Bay, Mahogany Bay is a beautiful sandy spot on the west coast of Barbados. Spend the day snorkelling among schools of tropical fish, sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the calm waters before strolling south along the shoreline to The Cliff restaurant for a dinner a fresh seafood.

Whether you're relaxing with a drink on The Cliff's waterfront balcony or stretching out on the sand, you're guaranteed a truly spectacular sunset — it's the perfect place for a bit of peace and quiet in buzzing Barbados.

Cruise to this resort’s private dock and sample a selection of 120 Caribbean fine rums in its open-air restaurant while watching the sky put on its nightly show over nearby St. Kitts.

If you fancy staying longer then the resort is also home to one of the Caribbean’s best golf courses and has a spa, which offers body rituals, massage therapies, facials and salon services.

Dine on traditional St. Lucian dishes while witnessing the sun’s journey between the two Pitons’ slopes at this eclectic restaurant.

If you are feeling more adventurous then hike the Gros Piton during the day — an activity which should be on everyone’s Caribbean bucket list.

Sip Champagne to mark the day’s final moments in one of the cliff suites at this property on Virgin Gorda’s eastern tip.

Virgin Gorda has built a reputation as a yachting hotspot and celebrities are frequently spotted on yachts in the area. It is also home to the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous – organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Boat International.

Sway to a steel-drum band at this lofty restaurant and bar’s popular Sunday barbecue party while looking for the green flash beyond Falmouth Harbour and English Harbour.

This hilltop Asian Fusion restaurant’s Italian name means “the purposeless, leisurely and agreeable passing of time,” but you will have a purpose here: savour the sunset.

Watching the sunset at Asolare can easily be incorporated into your itinerary if you are spending a week discovering the US Virgin Islands on a superyacht.