Sitting at the edge of one of the worlds largest cork forest, surrounded by the magic
of the white villages with castles and ruins dating back to Roman and Moorish times, lies Jimena de la Frontera your home for the week. This week long photography course will take you to some of the most beautiful unspoilt natural areas and photogenic pueblos blancos of Spain.

Your welcoming hosts Sue and Alberto will teach you not only how to use the controls on your digital camera but also how to best express what you are seeing and feeling through your photography. Capture spectacular landscapes, dramatic seascapes, beautiful buildings, forests and stunning sunsets and learn new photography skills that will stay
with you long after the holiday is over.

Enjoy fantastic accommodation in the village of Jimena de la Frontera, delicious food cooked by Alberto, good wine, and great hospitality on this fun, hands-on photography holiday course.

The following itinerary is for guidance only and may change due to weather, time of year etc...

DAY 1 - Arrival Day
Pick up from Gibralter Airport at 7.30pm. Welcome drinks and dinner

DAY 2 - Jimena de la Frontera
Introduction and discussion of each participants expectations. Taste of life in a Pueblo Blanco, its streets, its people and the historic castle followed by a traditional Spainish lunch in the courtyard. Discovering the Rio Hozgarganta one of the few remaining undammed rivers in Andalucia. Dinner and discussion of the days photography.

DAY 3 - Ronda
A day full of photographic possibilities in the historic town of Ronda. Built on an escarpment with views of the surrounding mountains you will live the atmosphere of this most Spanish of towns. Its historic centre is full of architectual gems crowned by the oldest Bullring in Spain. Lunch in a traditional local Tapas bar. Return to Jimena via the very scenic train ride down through the Jimena valley, along Mr. Henderson railway, the British engineer responsible for the construction of the Ronda-Algeciras line which was once know as the Smugglers Express. Review session. Dinner and discussion about the days activities.

DAY 4 - Tariffa and the Atlantic coast
The old fishing town of Tarifa, just 11 km across the Straits of Gibraltar at its narrowest point, this southern-most tip of Europe where the Meditteranean meets the Atlantic Ocean, enjoys spectacular views of the Rif mountains of Africa across the water, provides the backdrop for an incredible day of shooting by the sea. Dinner and review session.

DAY 5 - The route of the pueblos blancos
Route of the Pueblos Blancos, an absorbing circuit taking in the incredibly diverse mountain ranges and the striking villages of the area.

DAY 6 - The cork forest
Morning shoot in the Alcornocales Natural Park. Back to the studio for final evaluation and printing a photograph of your choice. An exotic Farewell dinner.

DAY 7 - Departure Day
Breakfast and transfer to Gibralter Airport

For information and booking enquiries please phone (+34 6366 48170) or email us

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