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The warm tones of sunrise over Menorca's coast at Cap de Cavalleria lighthouse, often mistaken for sunset

Menorca Coast at Sunrise | Spain

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, […]

Panoramic view of Cala Galdana beach in Menorca, Spain, with turquoise water and sailboats in the bay

Cala Galdana | Menorca, Spain

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 […]

Cala Mitjana beach in Menorca, Spain, with turquoise water surrounded by pine trees and limestone cliffs

Cala Mitjana | Menorca, Spain

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 […]

Sunset at Castell de Sant Nicolau, Ciutadella, Menorca

Castell de Sant Nicolau | Ciutadella, Menorca

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 […]

Panorama of Menorca in Spain - Favàritx Lighthouse during the night

Menorca Night Sky – Milky Way Over Favàritx Lighthouse

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 […]

Sunset on Atalis Beach | Menorca, Spain

Sunset on Atalis Beach | Menorca, Spain

Atalis beach, also called Talis, is a pearl of southern Menorca. All Balearic Islands are known for their turquoise bays and picturesque cliffs, but it is Menorca that is Nico’s favorite photography subject.
Son Bou night view; Menorca; Balearic Islands; Spain

Son Bou | Menorca, Spain

The Balearic Islands are known for small, charming towns and fishing villages – such as Son Bou on Menorca. Most people know this place in daylight, however they and are not aware that at night from surroundings of the village one can see the Milky Way.
Favaritx Lighthouse at sunset with waves crashing on the rocky coast of Menorca

Favàritx Lighthouse | Menorca, Spain

Favàritx Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse on Menorca. Before it was erected in 1922 many ships wrecked on the north-east shore of this Balearic Island in Spain. The Favàritx lighthouse stands 47 meters above sea level. The lighthouse itself is 28m high, but it is built on the cliffs which fall steeply into the sea.
Tube light painting in Menorca, Spain.

Capturing light painting | Menorca, Spain

These photos are real and were taken on this planet if you were thinking otherwise! This tube light painting was something very new to me. Before PhotoPills on Menorca, I probably wouldn’t have had any idea as to how it would work and how much fun it would make!
Sanisera and Sa Nitja archaeological site on Menorca, Spain.

Sanisera and Sa Nitja | Menorca, Spain

On this particular evening, there was a stunning sunset that we enjoyed. The old surrounding ruins, the boat sitting on the calm water and the ruins of the British Tower can all be seen on the horizon in perfect distance from one another, creating a remarkable view. With one shot, I captured this mix of sights that history shaped on the natural port of Sa Nitja. Sanisera and Sa Nitja are now archaeological sites.
Menorca Cavalleria Coastline by the cliffs, Spain.

Cavalleria Coastline | Menorca, Spain

The limestone cliffs of Menorca looked both majestic and peaceful during the morning hours of photography taking with folks from PhotoPills. It was difficult for me to imagine that the Cavalleria Coastline was once a witness of piracy and Roman invasion.
Menorca Cap de Favàritx Parc Natural de S’Albufera des Grau, Spain.

Cap de Favàritx | Menorca, Spain

This setting – Cap de Favàritx is located on the north-east side of Menorca in the “Parc Natural de S’Albufera des Grau”. This part of the coast is known for both sandy beaches and impressive rock formations. The lighthouse in this image is a little difficult to see in the background, but it stands at 47 meters over sea level and it sends the light at a range of 16 nautical miles.
Lighthouse at Cabo de Cavalleria, Menorca during a sunrise, Spain.

Lighthouse at Cabo de Cavalleria | Menorca, Spain

Cabo de Cavalleria is the northern headland of the Menorca island. During the spring months, you can observe the sun rising just behind the cliffs and the lighthouse which stands almost on the edge of the coast and the sea. The lighthouse was built on the tallest cliff in the Cabo de Cavalleria headland and in total, stands at 94 meters over sea level, which makes the emanating light visible from the sea, even at a great distance. The light
Menorca Cliffs - Pont d’en Gil bridge in the evening, Spain.

Pont d’en Gil bridge | Menorca, Spain

When I saw this limestone formation on the Menorca island, I immediately thought that this arch had to have been formed by human hand – this shape could be perfectly used as a guarded gate to an ancient port. In reality, Pont d’en Gil, as it is called in the native language, is a rock formation made fully by the forces of nature.
Rocky beach on Menorca Island during a sunset.

Rocky Beach | Menorca, Spain

Of all the places we’ve seen in Menorca, this was one of my favorites. This is a piece on Menorca, where we shot star trails during the night along with other PhotoPills Camp members. Without any doubt, this spot is as stunning during the night, as it is during the day and the sunset is remarkable. Somehow, this picturesque view has become the icon of Menorca.
Menorca Lighthouse - Cap de Cavallería sunset shots on PhotoPills Camp.

Lighthouse | Menorca, Spain

As everyone may already be aware, photography takes a lot of preparation and arrangement. Sometimes though, it’s all about the luck in being at the right place, at the right minute and then capturing the moment as quickly as possible. This was the case with this photograph of Cap de Cavallería on Menorca. This is my first photo of a lighthouse and during the PhotoPills Photography Camp session, I experienced several first timer photo taking.
Menorca Star Trails while at PhotoPills Camp.

Star Trails | Menorca, Spain

This shot comes from the stunning Menorca – one of the Balearic Islands. The interesting thing is that I’ve never tried shooting star trails before! I saw this kind of photography before, but somehow in Berlin and in cities where I have traveled as such shots like these just didn’t work for me and for one simple reason – the skyline over these cities is “polluted” by artificial light. Therefore, if you want top results when photo taking, it is
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