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Photographing Fallas in Valencia

The Fallas (or Falles in Valencian language) are one of the most incredible and riotous fiestas you can photograph in Spain. Photographing fallas is a perfect blaze of colors, people, parades and fireworks for the happiness of your camera.

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Photographing Spanish windmills

Spanish community of Castilla-La Mancha is worldwide famous for its iconic white windmills. In the last few years, these windmills caught also the interest of more and more photographers.

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Best photography spots in Asturias

Asturias is a captivating blend of lush landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and charming villages. This hidden gem of northern Spain boasts iconic landmarks that are a photographer's dream.

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Chamberi ghost metro station

Looking for some unusual shooting while in Madrid? Then, Chamberi ghost metro station might be something you really enjoy.
Chamberi is a defunct metro station on Line 1 of the Madrid Metro, one of the largest and oldest rapid transit systems in the world. Continue reading “Chamberi ghost metro station”

Photographing El Cabanyal: Valencia’s Most Colorful Neighborhood

The colorful seaside neighborhood of El Cabanyal is one of Valencia’s most rewarding areas for photography. Once an independent fishermen’s settlement, El Cabanyal became part of the city at the end of the 19th century. Despite its integration into Valencia, it has preserved a strong local identity and a distinctive visual character shaped by its maritime past.

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The best views of Barcelona for photographers

Looking for the best views of Barcelona? Barcelona reserves many scenic viewpoints to shoot images of its beautiful skyline and landmarks. Department stores, rooftop bars, monuments or parks, Barcelona is home to many locations that boast some great scenic views of the pretty old town, the beaches or the entire city.

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Hospital de Sant Pau

While exploring Barcelona, architecture photography’s lovers will fall in love with the historical Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Located a just 10-minute walk from the iconic Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia basilica, this not to miss historical building complex was built between 1901 and 1930. 

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Photographing festivals in Barcelona

Spain is worldwide famous for being a country full of colorful fiestas all year round and clearly Barcelona is no exception. Among the several festivals you can enjoy in the Catalan capital, here are three suggestions for photographing festivals in Barcelona: the Saint George's Day, the Gracia Festival and the Merce Festival.

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Belchite, ghost town of Spanish Civil War

In 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the town of Belchite (Aragon) was destroyed in a fierce battle between loyalist Spanish Republican forces and General Franco's rebel forces. A new town was built later near the ruins while the old Belchite was abandoned. If you like shooting ghost towns this is the place to go in Spain.

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Photographing Poblenou Cemetery: An Unusual Photography Spot in Barcelona

Are you looking for some unusual places to photograph in Barcelona? Poblenou Cemetery is one of the city’s most striking and lesser-known photography locations, offering dramatic architecture, sculpture, and atmosphere.

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