10 Most Colourful Destinations in the World

Deb Carr
Mar 8, 2017
1 min read

If you like colourful destinations then scroll through these amazing photos to help plan your next vibtrant holiday.

Packed full of vibrant art, culture, and colourful rainbow buildings means that “The Jewel of the Pacific” is our ninth Colourful Destination (and to those not familiar with the nickname, you can just refer to it as Valparaiso, Chile like the rest of us). Described by many as a beachside Berlin, the strong street art culture has drawn musicians, writers and artists to the town for many years. Mixed in with towering buildings are flourishing greenery, disjointed graffiti and dedicated murals
Possibly the biggest colour explosion you may have ever seen... Rio De Janerio, Brazil. Two million people flock to the streets of Rio every year to witness the magic that is Carnival. Considered the biggest carnival in the world, the festival dates back to 1723 (so it’s probably one of the oldest, too). Bursting with vivacious costumes, eclectic people and celebrations of life, the streets of Rio come alive in the most colourful, crazy way every single year.
Literally lighting up the sky The Northern Lights, Iceland. While they can be seen from many different places around the world, travellers are most commonly drawn to Iceland and the Arctic region to be a part of this humbling and spiritual experience. The calming, swirling lights are as close as we’ll ever get to real-life magic, and are truly a jaw-dropping experience.
The home of Mardi Gras in the America, New Orleans, USA is our fifth fabulous destination thanks to its colourful characters, enthralling history and eruption of music at every corner. The place to be if you want to experience a Mardi Gras to remember, the ‘Big Easy’ is as vibrant in spirit as it is in scenery. If that wasn’t enough for it to qualify as a Colourful Destination, the mix of African, American and French cultures surely sends energy levels well into colourful territory.
Marrakech, Morocco, or as you may have heard it fondly referred to... ’The Rose City’. The laneways, buildings and streets of Marrakech make this city one of the most colourful destinations in the world. A tourist hotspot in Africa, Marrakech is loved for it’s exotic designs and culture.
The whole of Mexico in general is one huge explosion of colour, but it’s the infrastructure of Izamal, Mexico that makes it our third Most Colourful Destination. The small city of Izamal is endearingly referred to as ‘The Yellow City’ thanks to the colour most buildings are painted. Having significance from an archaeological sense, the city is known for the Pre-Colombian Maya civilisation that once called the area Izamal has since been built on, home.
Besides the stunning temples and shrines that feature such breathtaking colours and architecture, Delhi is also known as a colourful destination due to the sacred Holi celebrations the city holds each year. The Festival of Colour sees the streets, pavement, buildings and people of Delhi literally covered in bright and colourful outfits, decorations and celebrations to usher in spring and celebrate love.
Clean, precise and planned, the district of Nyhavn in Copenhagen, Denmark.
It’s hard to believe this town is a part of Italy when considering the stark contrast of the hustle and bustle of the main towns and cities; the streets are almost completely car-free, the people live slow-paced, relaxing lives. Never will you find a beachside town on the edge of a cliff with more eclectic colour choices.
It’s hard to not get caught up in the vibrant colours of this magical city, from the intricate details of Gaudi’s designs spread out across the city, to the street festivals and markets, Barcelona is loud, obnoxious (in the best way) and one big celebration of the people, city and culture from touch-down.

This feature was kindly shared with us by STA Travel.

Whether you are looking for a big beautiful mess of colour explosion or meticulously planned, soft colour palettes, there is sure to be something that suits your style in this list. And with STA Travel’s unbeatable ‘Blue Ticket’ airfares, it’s never been easier to Colour Your World. Lay-by your international flights for just $99 today, and forget about living in 50 shades of grey.

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