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Salt de Can Batlle (Santa Pau, Catalonia)

This is the “El Salt de Can Batlle”, near Santa Pau, a medieval town in Catalonia. I took this photo from the bridge that goes directly to the farm that gives the name to this waterfall. It was a cold morning on an amazing place, so beautiful that during a few minutes I did nothing more than relax and enjoy the views. I always loved the sound of a waterfall and looking at it could be almost a hypnotic experience. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Santa Pau (Catalonia)

The last time I visited Santa Pau I miss the opportunity to take a decent photograph of the whole town and I decided to try it again. I got there minutes before the sunrise; it was a cold day but when I saw those nice white clouds and the sun glowing behind the castle my happiness was enough to keep me warm. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

The Arcade of The Plaça Major (Santa Pau, Catalonia)

Last month I decided to visit Santa Pau, a medieval town on the heart of the Volcanic Area of La Garrotxa Volcanic Natural Park. I entered the city using the Sant Antoni Gate, the first I saw was all these gothic arches on one side of the “Plaça Major” square. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

A Window to The Mediterranean Sea, Altafulla (Catalonia)

Last week I visited Altafulla; I was there to capture the sunrise from the houses in front of the sea of this small town. However, on my way to the beach I saw this magnificent window to The Mediterranean Sea. I loved the beautiful colors on the sky, the textures on the eroded walls, and the puddles on the stone pavement mixed with the familiar smell of the sea. I had no other option than grab my camera and take the first picture of the day. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Promenade Jaume I (Salou, Catalonia)

I take this photo in Salou, the Capital of the Costa Daurada. It is from The Promenade Jaume I; one of the busies places, and also an important part of the city’s seafront. It runs in parallel to Platja de Llevant, the largest beach in the city. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Rocafort Street (Besalú, Catalonia)

I has been some time since my last visit to Besalú, on my previous visits the weather didn’t help me to catch the photo that I had in mind regarding the amazing Romanesque bridge that is standing on the village entrance. This weekend has not been an exception, and I will have to wait till the next opportunity to take that photo. However, I didn’t waste my time. I woke up very early, and I arrived shortly after the sunrise. The village was quiet, without the many tourists that usually wander around the streets I had a unique opportunity to rediscover this medieval town. I fact, I totally recommend the experience! Besalú is mostly famous for the Romanesque bridge and the vestiges of its Jewish past. It was one of the most important towns in Catalonia and It is easy to understand while walking around it. In this photo, you can see one of its narrow streets, with a nice stone floor, and these intriguing old doors; how old are those really are? If you take a close look, you would also see two chairs hanging on the wall. This artwork and some others distributed around the city were done during an exchange week between some young artist from Girona and Italy. In particular, these two chairs are from Ester Baulida and it symbolize the difficulties that humanity has in accomplishing its aims and resolving the problems it has to confront.

Sunken Palace or Basilica Cistern (Istanbul, Turkey)

The Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan Sarayı (“sunken palace” in Turkish), is the largest covered cistern in Istanbul City. When I entered the cistern, I could not believe it: the place is enormous! At 140 m x 70 m, it could hold 80,000 cubic meters of water. It is supported by 336 columns and many carp and goldfish swim around the base of these columns. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as a wallpaper

Medieval Village of Peratallada (Catalonia)

This photo is from Peratallada, a medieval village in the Girona province, in Catalonia. It looks like little has changed in the urban morphology since medieval times; It is a pleasure to walk around the cobbled. As a curiosity, the name of the city is derived from “Pedra tallada”, meaning ‘carved stone.’ Almost all the buildings were built with stone carved from the fosse which still encircles parts of this small fortified town. Do you like medieval towns? Do not miss this one!Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

The Backyard of Girona Cathedral

The surroundings of the Girona Cathedral are always quite busy; and it was a delightful surprise to discover this small and quiet park on its backyard. It is called “Els Jardins de la Francesa” (The Gardens of the French Woman); and without a doubt, the perfect place to sit, relax, and enjoy the moment! Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Sunrise on the Beach (Tossa de Mar, Catalonia)

There is nothing more enjoyable than a watching a sunrise, even better if you can do it from an idyllic place like Tossa de Mar. That morning I had to get up so early to get there with enough time to capture this photo. However, being at the beach with the constant sound of the sea and looking at that gorgeous sky was a great reward; doing that trip was totally worth it. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Pals, A Lovely Medieval Village (Catalonia)

I took this photo in Pals, in the North-Est of Catalonia. When I started walking inside this medieval village I got surprised by nice cobbled streets, stone arches, and the well preserved houses with their Romanesque and Gothic doorways and windows... It’s like getting straight back to the middle ages!Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Plaça del Vi (Girona, Catalonia)

I took this photograph a few months ago, during Sant Narcis festivities. The city was full of people, and there were a lot of things to do and visit; I had a great time visiting the city with a friend. These series of arches are from La Plaça del Vi (Wine Square); it’s a lovely square with arcades on every side.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download It as Free HD Wallpaper

Sant Martí del Corb (Les Preses, Catalonia)

I recently visited Sant Martí del Corb, a small Romanesque church with a single nave and a semicircular apse located near a large farmhouse, l’Antiga. It belongs to Les Preses, a small town in la Garrotxa region. I got fascinated for the place and I decided to stay there for a while. I obviously took some photos, and after that I sat there for a long time; I really wanted to enjoy the calm and tranquility of the place. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Carrer Major (Siurana, Catalonia)

I recently visit Siurana, a village with a lot of history and legends around it. Located at the top of an escarpment in the Prades Mountains has amazing views, with the Siurana Reservoir on one side, and the Montsant Mountain range on the other side of the village. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

La Ciotat Old Port (France)

I took this photo in the old port of La Ciotat, a beautiful city in the French Cote D'azur area. It was a warm autumn morning and there were not many tourists around. However, many cafés, and restaurants that are filling the first coast line were opened and ready for clients. In the photograph you can see the Our Lady of the Assumption Church half hidden behind the boats and surrounded by pretty 17th century houses. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Cala dels Frares (LLoret de Mar, Catalonia)

A few weeks ago I decided to visit the "Cala dels Frares"; it is just a 10-minute walk from on of the main beaches in “Lloret de Mar”, a popular holiday resort between Girona and Barcelona. "Cala dels Frares" literally means "Inlet of the Monks" but it has nothing to do with the religious men. The name it’s related to the large rocks on the coastline; for a long, long time, local people have been referring to them as monks.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or Download It as Free HD Wallpaper

Inside Tossa de Mar Walls (Girona, Catalonia)

Somedays ago I was visiting Tossa de Mar and I decided to walk along its tall stone walls. It was early in the morning, a cold winter day, without nobody on the streets. It really was a big contract compared to a warm summer day, when the village is full of tourists willing to enjoy the sun on the nearby beach, and stroll around this beautiful medieval town. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Pals Medieval Town (Catalonia)

In the last few months I already published a few photos from Pals, but I feel like publishing this one as well. This medieval village is amazing; with many beautiful and tempting spots to stop, enjoy the moment, and take a picture from a place that seems to stand still in time. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Calanque de Port Miou (France)

I took this photo long time ago, I had to work in two different races in the nearby circuit of Paul Ricard and I had two free days between them and I decided to visit the surroundings. It was a great decision, the circuit is located in the "Côte d'Azur", a beautiful coastal French region that is totally worth visiting. This photo is from an inlet called "Calanque de Port Miou"; it is very long and narrow; perfect for establishing a marina. In fact, the inlet is about one kilometer and a half. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Santa Cova de Montserrat (Catalonia)

This weekend I decided to visit The Mountains of Montserrat; many people go there only to visit the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat but the mountain offers a lot more than that. In this case, due to a tight schedule a did a quick visit to the abbey and then I went to “The Santa Cova”. It’s nor from the abbey but it gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy nature. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Pont del Diable (Aqüeducte de les Ferreres)

I recently visited El Pont del Diable (Devil’s Bridge), an amazing Roman Aqueduct with more than two thousand years of history. It is not far from Tarragona, in fact, this aqueduct was used to get water from the nearby Francolí river to Tarraco, the ancient roman city. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Panoramic View of Rupit i Pruit (Catalonia)

I have already published many photos taken in Rupit, but I was cleaning up my photo library when I found this panorama of this fantastic medieval town and I could not resist to share it with you. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Cala dels Frares (Lloret de Mar)

A sunrise in “La Cala dels Frares”, a beautiful inlet in Lloret de Mar. There is not much space for towels on this beach, but it is a great place to take a photograph. As a curiosity, I will tell you that the name of this place means “The Inlet of The Monks”; which is referring to name that local people gave to massive rocks that you see on the photograph. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper

Tines de l’Escudelleta (Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort, Catalonia)

From time to time I like to walk along “La Vall del Flequer”. This peaceful valley it is not far from home, and you always have the opportunity to find a new interesting angle from where to shoot any of the multiple stone wine vats scattered along the place. Those are the only remains from a past in which the valley was a vast vineyard. This wine vat is part of the “Tines de l’Escudelleta”; a set constructed on the XIX century that was composed for eleven stone vats and seven dry stone huts.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as Free HD Wallpaper