JMW Turner once remarked that ‘the skies over Thanet are the loveliest in all Europe.’ Charles Dickens loved Broadstairs and said it had ‘never so fine a sunset’ and was ‘the freshest, freest place.’
Visitors are often outside our Information Centre in Margate eagerly snapping away at golden sunsets that fill the sky; ‘these are some of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen!’
As they say ‘the early bird catches the worm’ but what about the sunrise? Set your alarm to get out and grab that instagram winning image as the sun rises over Ramsgate’s royal harbour shimmering on the boats, yachts and architecture. Grab an early breakfast strolling amongst the 7 sandy beaches of Broadstairs, mesmerised by the rising sun sky colours
No trip to the seaside is complete without fish and chips. What better way to end the day, grabbing a portion and sitting back, admiring the orangey-red sky as Turner depicted in his paintings out from Margate harbour.
Margate seafront is brimming with places to eat, drink, relax and take in the end of day sky. Will it be a tequila sunrise with the sunset?
Feel the sand between your toes on a beachside stroll (don’t forget to check the tides), wondering the vast sands of St Mildred’s, West Bay or Minnis Bay. Book a table for a relaxing meal whilst taking in the stunning view.
Try to catch the sun before it disappears behind Reculver Towers and into the sea at Minnis Bay
Of course, we think we have some of the best sunrises and sunsets in the world and we’ve chosen our favourite photos to prove it.
