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Personal Story
One of the most charming and historically rich parishes in Asturias is Bandujo, located about 37 kilometers south of Oviedo. It’s accessed via a series of mountain roads, a winding route that must be a joy for motorcyclists. By car, it can feel a bit tedious, but the effort is well worth it. The little village is incredibly picturesque, with its stone houses and medieval aesthetic, which goes beyond appearances, as its history and roots truly date back to that era. The Tuñón Tower, part of what is known as “El Palacio,” is one of its main landmarks. Originally a…
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The Wary Stork
The Ruta de la Plata is still on my list, and as soon as I get the chance, I’ll give it the time it truly deserves. For now, the most I’ve managed as a kind of preview was to drive a few dozen kilometers, heading down from Gijón past León, like a movie trailer before the actual film. It left me craving more, eager to cruise endlessly down the legendary N-630 without rush or schedule. The photo I’m sharing today was taken right by that road. After passing León and continuing for a few kilometers through consistently flat but detail-rich…
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Beautiful Decay
Almost everyone has a kind of fetish object, something that sparks an inexplicable attraction. For me, that happens when I see a caravan, especially if it’s been around for a while and its travels have left a patina (a very elegant way of saying wear and a considerable layer of grime). That’s exactly what happened as I was crossing Asturias on the N-634, lost in thought (you don’t need another lens, you don’t need another lens…) and enjoying the landscape. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a flash, a hidden gem tucked beneath a bridge. As a…
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The Spanish Wild West
I’ll admit this photograph is incredibly typical, but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Castildetierra, in the Bardenas Reales, is one of the most photographed landmarks in Spain, and for good reason. This peculiar desert landscape in Navarra transports you straight into the kind of Western films we all carry in our memory, without even having to board a plane. Surrounded by bizarre formations sculpted from clay by erosion, with sparse shrub vegetation and an endless horizon, the experience is unforgettable. It doesn’t matter if it’s a popular tourist spot, trendy, or teeming with people, you simply can’t miss…
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Mistreated Cars and Abandoned Tracks
The railway line between Ponferrada and Villablino (known as Ponfeblino) was once one of Spain’s most important freight routes for coal transport, especially during the era marked by World War I and energy scarcity. Today, the line lies abandoned, although there is an approved restoration plan scheduled for launch in August 2026. Honestly, looking at the current state of the infrastructure, it’s hard to believe, but considering the original line was built in just ten months, it could be viable, if bureaucracy and indifference allow it. When I arrived at this spot, I knew nothing about the Ponfeblino. In fact,…
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Burgos and Its Pyramid
In the province of Burgos, on the border with Cantabria and at an altitude of around one thousand meters, stands one of the most unusual structures in the Spanish landscape. Known as “La Pirámide de los Italianos”, this curious monument was built as a mausoleum. It held the ashes of 384 Italian soldiers who died in the Battle of Santander. In 1975 their remains were exhumed, and since then the site has been left abandoned. The building is reached via the N-623 road, near the Puerto del Escudo mountain pass. Right across from it there is a rest area with…
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Cinematic Photography
In 2024, I took a short road trip through the central-northern part of Spain. I made it all the way to the Monegros region and visited several spots I had long been wanting to explore. I took a ton of photos and discovered some absolutely breathtaking landscapes. I have to admit, I was truly surprised by the variety of scenery found in the Spanish interior, and I’ve only scratched the surface. There’s still so much more to explore. The truth is, we live in an absolutely spectacular country. The route began in the north and took me down to Cantabria,…
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Running Through the Grasses
It had been many years since I last visited Benavente, so since I happened to be relatively nearby, I decided to stop by again and rediscover a city from which I barely retained any memories. After parking the car and wandering through town for a while, I came to the conclusion that, indeed, I didn’t remember a thing. I didn’t have much time, so I limited myself to strolling around the historic center for a bit. Just as I was about to leave, I came across a fairground, it turned out the town was celebrating its local festivities. Among all…
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Aquatic Life
I’ve been an aquarium hobbyist for many years. I still remember my first “aquarium”, and I put that in quotation marks because neither the dimensions were adequate for a real tank, nor was the tiny filter capable of supporting aquatic life with even a shred of dignity. Back then, I didn’t have the slightest idea about aquarium keeping, water parameters, types of filtration, and so on. It’s a truly complex world that takes years of practice and experience to master. Although I first got into the hobby drawn by the charm of colorful little fish, over the years my focus…
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Foreign Land
The afternoon I took this photo, I had already driven around six hundred kilometers. I started the morning tracing the northern coast, traveling through the Mariña Lucense. After passing Ribadeo, I entered Asturias on my way to Oviedo, where I immediately took the detour toward Mieres and began ascending into the mountains. At the summit, I crossed into Babia, and after several more kilometers, I linked up with Barrios de Luna. After exploring that area for a few hours, I descended to León and took a detour toward Astorga. It was a long day filled with landscapes, stops, photos, and…
