The Castillo de San Juan Bautista is a 17th-century coastal fort in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, popularly nicknamed Castillo Negro, or “Black Castle”. Even though it looks modest in size, the Castillo de San Juan Bautista was the second most important fort in the defense of the city, after the older Castillo de San Cristóbal. […]
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Watching the Menorca coast at sunrise is a very special experience, since this is literally the first place in the country to see the sun each morning. This geographic position as the easternmost point of Spain makes Menorca especially captivating for photographers. However, it is not as simple as waking up and pointing your camera, […]
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Located on the south coast of Menorca, Cala Galdana is a well-known beach offering turquoise water, good infrastructure, and convenient access to other beaches. Cala Galdana is the hub for the PhotoPills camp in Spain, so we always have our hotel there and we use it as a base to explore the island for one […]
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Cala Mitjana is one of the most beautiful beaches in Menorca, with unspoiled natural surroundings on the south coast of the island. This beach is absolutely fantastic, and I would recommend that everyone go there, be it for photos or just to enjoy the sun. Cala Mitjana is actually quite close to Cala Galdana, where […]
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Entering the Noble Floor, where the Batlló family once held large events, my eyes were immediately drawn to incredible ceiling and chandelier at Casa Batlló. Before even appreciating the whole extent of the space. Would you even guess this was chandelier, from this perspective? Maybe. But what really captivated me was the incredible ceiling. Perched […]
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Casa Batlló came first on our list when we visited Barcelona in 2023. Having loved its architecture outside on a past trip, I was excited to see the inside as well this time. I saw great wonder in Gaudí’s ability to combine use with art and the incredible Casa Battló architecture. Unlike other museums, Casa […]
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Whenever we visited Tenerife, we were lucky to stay in a spot that always seemed sunny despite the weather in other parts of the island. This unique microclimate made our trips all the more enjoyable. One day, we decided to explore nearby Candelaria, a town where sunlight bathed the streets, even as dark clouds loomed […]
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As the sun began to set over the gorgeous city of Ciutadella, Menorca, I found myself on a one-of-a-kind journey. Along with renowned photographers Albert Dros and Elia Locardi, I guided a group through the twisting streets of this medieval Mediterranean jewel. Our destination? The renowned Castell de Sant Nicolau stands majestically at the mouth of […]
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Barcelona‘s Gothic Quarter is a labyrinthine treasure trove of history, architecture, and culture, spanning from the Roman times to modern days. Its cobblestone alleys and grand plazas have borne witness to the footsteps of artists like Picasso, and it continues to captivate travelers from around the world. My journey back to this magnetic district after […]
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The Anaga Mountains on Tenerife will make you feel like being in the middle of the forest from Grimm’s Little Red Riding Hood. Thanks to the ancient Laurel Forest, UNESCO included the Anaga Area as a World Network of Biosphere Reserve. A volcanic eruption formed this area 7-9 million years ago. On some mountain slopes, […]
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If you want to hike in Tenerife, look no further than the Anaga Mountains. My favourite hiking trail was the one we took after driving up to the Mirador Cruz del Carmen, near the town of Las Mercedes. When we arrived at the Mirador, the weather wasn’t good enough for some photos, so we took […]
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Roques de García is a marvellous first stop when visiting the Teide plateau on Tenerife. The right part of this rock formation is called Roque Cinchado or, more colloquially: Finger of God. It’s a place that has plenty of parking and a nearby hotel. This also means: It’s busier than other parts of the Teide […]
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Each time we visit Tenerife, we must go up to enjoy the panorama view of the Teide volcano at least once. I find it magical every time. The drive up there. The changing landscapes once you’re on the high plateau. The feeling of being on a different planet. It’s no surprise that movies such as […]
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The Menorca night sky is perfect for night photography or just for casual stargazing, with clear, dark skies that make it easy to see constellations even with the naked eye. In fact, in 2019, Menorca became a Starlight Reserve and Starlight Destination, these are official designations awarded by the Starlight Foundation that recognize places where […]
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We have already dedicated one article about La Seu – the main cathedral in Palma, Mallorca. In the previous photo, however, Nico has mainly captured this Gothic cathedral with its adjacent moat. This shot was taken from the park by the port of Palma. Thanks to the wider perspective, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina […]
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This panorama of the Mallorca Cathedral in Palma, captured at this angle, reminds me of… a fish. Or, in truth, from the lens perspective, when Nico wanted to capture the entirety of the Cathedral in Palma, including the surrounding moat. A task not easy – the size of this cathedral is 121 meters long, 40 […]
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The Mercado Central in Valencia is impossible to pass by indifferently. The architecture of this building externally displays Valencia’s Art Nouveau style with elements of traditional Gothic. The interior of this market is not banal either. Light penetrates the interior from the numerous stained-glass windows on the walls and roof of the building and is […]
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If you’ve heard a bit about Barcelona then the name Antoni Gaudí is probably not unfamiliar to you. This world-known architect became famous for his “naturalistic” style, which culminates in the “Sagrada Familia” Cathedral (also located in Barcelona). Park Güell is undoubtedly one of those “must check” for visitors to Catalonia. Park Güell The design […]
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If you search “Valencia Cathedral” on Google, the first suggestion of a query will be “Is the Holy Grail in Valencia?”. Well, apparently, yes. The Vatican even confirmed that with a high probability the cup stored in the Cathedral served Jesus. Some information about Valencia Cathedral The Catalans call Valencia Cathedral “Seu”. It is dedicated […]
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