Photography Holiday to Spain’s Picos de Europa Mountains
Griffon Vulture Picos de Europa
Our photography holiday to the Picos de Europa in the north of unspolit Spain now also includes two full days of photography at the Cabarceno Nature Reserve an amazing wildlife park just south of Santander.
Imber Court Photo Training takes you on an extraordinary photography holiday through three provinces around the Picos de Europa national park with the opportuity to capture the mountain views, villages and wildlife of the Picos. The climate is different, the crowds are absent and the landscapes are beautiful. Peace, space and wondeful nature! The Picos de Europa are a great destination for a photography holiday in Spain.
Photography Holiday to the Picos de Europa
The Picos de Europa is one of the few truly unspoiled areas of Spain that is still unaffected by large numbers of tourists. The contrasts within these 300 square miles of spectacular natural beauty that link Cantabria and Asturias are amazing. Looking up you’ll see a series of dramatic rocky peaks rising to well over 8,000 feet, their sharp jagged edges clearly defined against the pale blue skyline. Small mountain villages are tucked away in the higher slopes almost completely isolated. Looking down, the first signs of colourful mountain flowers begin to appear, increasing in frequency the lower you look amongst the rolling hills of lush vegetation. Deep gorges that plunge vertically down into deep river valleys, sparkling lakes, and magical forests make this a photographers paradise just begging to be explored.
New for 2024 are two full day visits to the Cabarceno Nature Reserve located 20 km south of Santander. This nature reserve is in a man-made setting created on a karstic landscape on 750 hectares of an old open-cut mine. It features many animals threatened with extinction, like African elephants, Grévy’s zebras and white rhinoceros along with bears, tigers, lions and much more.
It houses more than one hundred animal species from all five continents, which can be seen practically in the wild, as they are housed in large areas in completely natural settings.The circuit is designed to offer a sighting of all the animals, and features 20 kilometres of roads which enable visitors to reach all the park’s large enclosures both on foot and by car, with views of beautiful gorges and peaceful lakes on the way.
Our Itinerary
Sunday 2nd June 2024 -Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao and travel by minibus to Santander to our hotel where we stay for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel TBA
Monday 3rd June – Short drive to Cabarceno Nature Reserve, all day photographing the wildlife. Santander Hotel
Tuesday 4th June – Short drive to Cabarceno Nature Reserve, all day photographing the wildlife. Santander Hotel
Wednesday 5th June – Travel to Picos de Europa, afternoon visit to Potes. Hotel del Oso
Thursday 6th June – Exploring the Picos de Europa – Hotel del Oso
Friday 7th June – Exploring the Picos de Europa – Hotel del Oso
Saturday 8th June – Exploring the Picos de Europa – Hotel del Oso
Sunday 9th June – Return to Bilbao – Early evening flight back to London Gatwick
Included in the holiday
7 nights hotel accomodation on a bed and breakfast basis. All rooms are single occupancy
Return flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao with Vueling Airlines.
Air conditioned minibus throughout the holiday.
Entry fees to Cabarceno Nature Reserve
Book a photography holiday with Imber Court Photo Training
Our photoprahy holidays to Spain are consistently well-received. Of course, the goal of them all is to take outstanding pictures. Also, socializing with other photographers who share your interests in the evenings is a bonus. The majority of our clients travel independently. But, if you would prefer to travel with your spouse, this can be easily accommodated. In addition, Imber Court Photo Training takes care of everything from so you can have a worry-free holiday. From flights to accommodation and daily schedules including the best tips to enhance your photography during this trip. Book now with us.
DATES
June 2024
Sunday 2nd to Sunday 9th
Price
£1995.00 (Deposit of £500.00 payable on booking)
Includes flights to Bilbao Airport from London Gatwick
Please call us to book a place and for further information.
Please contact us if you require further information or if you wish to book this photography holiday today.
ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY
Photography Holiday
The Picos de Europa is one of the few truly unspoiled areas of Spain that is still unaffected by large numbers of tourists. The contrasts within these 300 square miles of spectacular natural beauty that link Cantabria and Asturias are amazing. Looking up you’ll see a series of dramatic rocky peaks rising to well over 8,000 feet, their sharp jagged edges clearly defined against the pale blue skyline. Small mountain villages are tucked away in the higher slopes almost completely isolated. Looking down, the first signs of colourful mountain flowers begin to appear, increasing in frequency the lower you look amongst the rolling hills of lush vegetation. Deep gorges that plunge vertically down into deep river valleys, sparkling lakes, and magical forests make this a photographers paradise just begging to be explored.
The park is full of endangered species including the golden eagle, the European brown bear and asturcon, a shaggy wild horse. Chamois, a species of goat-antelope, are common. Due to the total ban on hunting here, these creatures have little fear of humans, and will usually allow you to plenty of opportunities for good camera close ups. Up in the skies, apart from golden eagles, other birds you can expect to frequently catch a sight of are Griffon Vultures, peregrine falcons, short-toed eagles, black woodpeckers, snow finches and literally hundreds of other smaller species.
A wonderful seven days capturing images in the mountains and villages of the Picos de Europa in Northern Spain and the wildlife from across the globe at Cabarceno Nature Reserve . Join Imber Court Photo Training on a journey to a place that you will never forget and let us help you explore some of the amazing photographic opportunities that are available in this truly unspoilt location.
Whether you are a looking for photography for beginners or you are more advanced, this trip is full of photographic opportunities around every corner. Our professional photography trainer will always be on hand to offer advice and assist with your photography. There will even be time at the end of each day to review your images and discuss methods to capture the Picos at their best.
This photography holiday is open to photographers of all levels and each day is different in this little-known remote area. From the moment you enter through the wonderful Hermida Gorge you will realise that you have arrived in a very special place that is sure to inspire your creativity.
Accommodation
Your photography holiday includes 7 nights accommodation (single room occupancy) 3 nights in Santander and 4 at the fantastic Hotel del Oso on a bed and breakfast basis. Evening meals are normally taken together as a group in the hotels restaurant and lunch stops during the day are normally at small local restaurants in the mountains. There are no single room supplements on this holiday.
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