PICOS DE EUROPA Landscape Photography Holiday

Inspire your creativity, with Nature at its Wildest.
Discover stunning landscapes in Picos de Europa, National Park.

Connect with your passion for Photography
Open to photographers at all skill levels, no need for sophisticated equipment.
Enjoy personalised learning, within a group of up to 4 participants.
Mentoring with a uniquely constructive spirit, will advance your photography.
Each day you will able to advance your practice and receive positive feedback.

The region upholds sustainable tourism, valuing charm and authenticity.
Excursions deep into the park’s interior will reveal an unspoilt and timeless landscape.

We stopover in heritage towns and stunning remote mountain areas.
Enjoy personal time with the freedom to explore at your leisure.

Inspirational cultural experiences to boost your photography include;

• Relaxed walks in charming mountain villages, remnants of a bygone era
• Excursion to a traditional organic apple cider farm
• Tour of a renowned artisan producer of cave aged Cabrales Blue Cheese (PDO)
• Visit the Ethnographic Museum, a trove of cultural gems
• Experience the lively ambience of the region’s oldest street market

Ideal for the solo traveller, with no single supplement, and great value for two sharing a room.

Your facilitator, Harry Fricker knows this region, speaks fluent Spanish and has local contacts.
His approach to travel respects People, Nature & Culture.

Landscape Photography Holiday Picos de Europa Spain

About Picos de Europa
✜ Established in 1918, Picos de Europa, Peaks of Europe, is Spain’s first National Park.

✜ According to legend, the imposing mountain range was the first sight of land for ships returning from the ‘Voyages of Discovery’ in the 1400’s.

✜ Picos de Europa National Park is a designated Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a surface of 64.600 hectares, its mountains reach 2.600m/8200ft, and its 1,367 inhabitants live harmoniously with nature.

✜ This Natural Paradise is home to endangered species, including; Wolf, Brown Bear, Chamois,Western Capercaillie, Golden Eagle, Alpine Newt, and Atlantic salmon. The climate is temperate, with lush deciduous vegetation.

✜ The region was inhabited by early communities of hunter gatherers.  Ancient Celtic heritage is present to this day. Locals are renowned for their their warmth, hospitality and keen sense of identity.

The journey starts on Summer Solstice!
We travel across the Pais Vasco, Cantabria, Asturias and Castilla y León.
An epic journey covering over 600 km – 370 miles across Northern Spain.
Photography Holiday Picos de Europa – Road map

❖ Itinerary & Accommodation*

Days 1, 2 & 3
21 June, 14:35 GMT Departure from London Gatwick British Airways

17:35 Arrival in Bilbao Airport

18:30 Transfer to Picos de Europa National Park, Asturias 200 km / 124 miles

• 3 nights – Las Arenas, Hotel Picos de Europa, ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gateway to Picos de Europa

Days 4 & 5
24 June, am transfer to Sotres 20km

• 2 nights – Peña Castil Hotel ⭐️⭐️  High in the mountains

Day 6 & 7
26 June, pm transfer to Cangas de Onis 50km

• Hotel Santa Cruz ⭐️⭐️⭐️  by town’s cultural centre

Days 8 & 9
28 June, pm transfer to Fuente Dé 140 km

• 2 nights Posada Peñas Arriba ⭐️⭐️⭐️  At the foot of the mountains

Day 10
30 June, am transfer Bilbao Airport 228 km / 142 miles

16:00 Departure Bilbao / Gatwick British Airways

16:50 GMT Arrival Gatwick Airport, London

*Sole occupancy ensuite bedroom. No single supplement.

NB We hand-picked the hotels for their ideal location, high standard of customer care and excellent value for money.

Landscape Photography Holiday Picos de Europa Spain

• British Airways return flight London Gatwick / Bilbao / London Gatwick*
• Pre-workshop learning resources
• Photography tuition
• Location guidance
• Light refreshments on location
• 9 Nights accommodation
• Breakfasts x 9
• Welcome & farewell Dinner Parties
• One month online support – post-holiday
• Transport for the duration, in a new rental vehicle

*We book BA Economy Plus tickets on your behalf. These tickets sell-out very quickly, we strongly advise to book soon.

• 2 hrs non-stop direct flight
• Choose your seat 48 hrs. before departure
• Baggage allowance 1 x 23 kg. case + hand luggage
• We can upgrade your ticket to Business Class

NB You are free to make your own arrangements to arrive in Spain and/or organise your own transport.  We are flexible.  Please call to discuss your requirements.  07412 848348

❖ Fee (includes all items listed above)

📷 1 Participant £1980 – Single Occupancy Double Ensuite.

📷 📷 2 Participants £3560 – Sharing a Double Ensuite ✜ a saving of £400 – Discount Code pju

📌 Secure your place with a 40% deposit.  The remainder to be paid in full by April 10 2021

Fully refundable fee if cancelled due to COVID19 / Pandemic Travel Restrictions, before June 16, 2021. Alternatively you may rebook or receive a voucher for a future date. We honour all our agreements.

Landscape Photography Holiday Picos de Europa Spain

❖ Start date

• Monday 21 June 2021, 14:35 GMT Departure from London Gatwick, British Airways

❖ Concludes

• Wednesday 30 June 2021, 16:00  Departure from Bilbao Airport, British Airways

Landscape Photography Holiday Picos de Europa Spain

❖ Tangible Results

• By the end of the holiday you will be able to produce consistently high quality photographs
• The takeaway for participants is understanding how to develop their own photographic style

❖  Bespoke Tuition includes

• Hands-On Learning
• Mentoring
• One-To-One
• Ongoing Photography Review

❖  Topics, adjusted to individual requirements, may include;*

• Camera settings – Shutter Speeds, Apertures & ISO
• Focusing methods
• Filters
• Visualisation & Planning
• Photographing the Golden Hours
• Astro photography & Painting with light
• Post-processing – Photoshop, Lightroom & Luminar
• Building a Portfolio

*A schedule of daily Photography Workshops & Demonstrations, will take full advantage of locations and the weather.

❖ COVID-19 update
Health & Well Being of participants & staff, are central to our business at all times.
 Photography Holidays & Workshops are largely conducted outdoors, where the risk is considered to be low.
  We adhere to government guidance.
  Following a risk assessment, we implement safeguards:

• Up to 5 people per group, 4 Participants : 1 Facilitator
• Adhere to social distancing
• Wear a face covering
• Maintain cleanliness
• Sanitise surfaces

Participants are welcome to self-drive
Please provide your own face covering, surgical gloves & hand sanitiser
Please contact us if you have any questions 07412 848348