Porquerolles

France · South of France / Mediterranean

N S W E
Coastal location, sea-horizon sunsets with unobstructed western views.
Sunset today
20:54
Golden hour
20:19
Direction
296° northwest
Top score
89/100
Local time · CEST
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Porquerolles sits on the coast, where headlands and shoreline face out to sea, prime sunset-watching territory. Tonight the sun sets at 20:54 toward the northwest. Sunset Atlas analyses terrain, vegetation, and horizon openness at 30-metre resolution to find the highest-rated viewpoints near Porquerolles.

Top 5 Sunset Spots Within 20 km

Ranked by terrain score: open horizons, minimal obstruction, and clear sightlines toward tonight's sunset.

  1. #1
    89 Outstanding
    3.1 km east-northeast of Porquerolles
    43.0136°N, 6.2356°E
    ~5 min drive
  2. #2
    88 Outstanding
    13.0 km north of Porquerolles
    43.1177°N, 6.2215°E
    ~25 min drive
  3. #3
    88 Outstanding
    3.4 km west of Porquerolles
    43.0053°N, 6.1608°E
    ~5 min drive
  4. #4
    87 Outstanding
    7.4 km northwest of Porquerolles
    43.0530°N, 6.1439°E
    ~15 min drive
  5. #5
    87 Outstanding
    16.5 km northeast of Porquerolles
    43.1182°N, 6.3266°E
    ~30 min drive
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Score Guide

Scores reflect horizon openness, terrain, and vegetation obstruction in the sunset direction, computed at 30 m resolution.

95–100 Perfect Unobstructed panoramic horizon
90–94 Exceptional Wide open sky, minimal obstruction
85–89 Outstanding Excellent sightlines toward sunset
75–84 Excellent Clear views with minor obstructions
65–74 Very good Good openness, some tree or terrain screening
55–64 Good Partial horizon, buildings or hills partially block
45–54 Average Mixed, visible sunset but limited horizon
30–44 Below average Significant obstruction in sunset direction
15–29 Poor Mostly blocked by terrain or vegetation
0–14 Very poor No meaningful view toward the sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunset in Porquerolles today?

Today, sunset in Porquerolles is at 20:54 CEST. Golden hour begins at 20:19. Blue hour ends at 21:32, marking the end of usable twilight.

Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Porquerolles?

The highest-rated sunset viewpoint near Porquerolles scores 89/100 (Outstanding) and is located 3.1 km east-northeast of Porquerolles. Sunset Atlas ranks viewpoints by analysing terrain openness, vegetation obstruction, and horizon sightlines at 30-metre resolution. There are 5 top-rated spots within 20 km of the city centre.

What direction does the sun set in Porquerolles?

Today the sun sets in the northwest at 296° azimuth. The sunset direction shifts throughout the year, from around 245° in midwinter to 315° at midsummer at this latitude.

When is golden hour in Porquerolles?

Golden hour in Porquerolles today begins at 20:19 CEST, about 36 minutes before sunset at 20:54. This is the best window for warm, soft light, ideal for photography and sunset watching. Blue hour follows and ends at 21:32 CEST.