Spain in Pictures: 19 Beautiful Places to Photograph
Architectural photographers will enjoy getting up close to the fantastic work of Antonio Gaudi in Barcelona, or finding unique perspectives of the Neoclassical masterpieces lining the streets of Madrid. If you like taking pictures of artwork, the country's museums are home to some of the greatest works of art ever created.
If you're looking for landscape and natural subjects, Spain's islands, like the Canaries or Balearics, each offer a seemingly endless array of environments and settings to photograph. Nature and wildlife photographers will appreciate Spain's many national parks and vast areas of unspoiled natural landscapes.
1. La Palma, Canary Islands
All the Spanish Canary Islands, located off the coast of Africa, are good destinations for those wanting to photograph landscapes and nature subjects. The volcanic origin of the islands means you have some other-worldly landscapes, along with mountains, beautiful beaches, and coastlines.
La Palma is an island that offers mountains, forests, and lava fields and has less tourists, yet is still easily accessible by direct flight.
2. Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Madrid's historic, 17th-century city square remains a visually fascinating place to visit. It's a great place to photograph people, with the striking architectural background of the iconic building facades. The square always has something happening seasonally, some kind of market, fair, or other event, which usually adds to the photographic appeal.
3. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
The world's most famous modern church, this basilica is the life's work and legacy of the great Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. The site, inside and out, is a great place to photograph. Be sure to do one of the tours that includes a ticket to climb one of the towers - you can get great photos of the city from the top.
4. La Boqueria, Barcelona
As a country that loves its food, Spain offers a good view of its culture at its markets. The massive La Boqueria market in Barcelona is a cathedral to food. Row after row of every kind of fruit, vegetable, meat, spice, and more are all waiting for your camera.
5. Casa Mila, Barcelona
Another piece of architectural genius is the Casa Mila apartment building in Barcelona. A Gaudi creation, it's like nothing else in the world. The exterior of the building is a great subject for photos, but pay attention to the details. Railings, stairs, window frames, everything is unique and made specifically for the building. The interior, which is open for visits, also presents a wide array of photo subjects. Read More…
