Today's hiking route: photography and adventure Leave the urban environment behind and discover the Sierra del Segura, where the mountainous landscape of El Sabinar will surprise you in every season with breathtaking views. Read the report here about an atmospheric,...
The Magic of the First Snow in El Sabinar You wouldn't expect a snowy landscape in sun-drenched Southern Spain, but the village of El Sabinar in Moratalla is an exception. This is the story of its beautiful, albeit fleeting, encounter with the first snowfall of the...
The Colour Palette of Moratalla When most people think of Spain, images of sun, sea, and vast beaches prevail. Although the southern region—particularly the coastal areas—is indeed almost always sun-drenched, Spain has a much richer and more surprising landscape to...
Discover Campo de San Juan in Moratalla, Murcia. Explore the history, high-altitude scenery, and authentic charm of this hidden Spanish mountain paradise.
Discovering the Authentic Rural Charm of El Sabinar in Moratalla Since 2006, I have regularly traveled to the quiet mountain village of El Sabinar, nestled within the picturesque municipality of Moratalla. In a region where rapid modernization has transformed much of...
Bull at the medical centre en El Sabinar, trying to hit the men behind the pillar. Photograph by Jerome van Passel
A Rare Snowfall in El Campo de San Juan As a commercial landscape photographer, capturing unique weather conditions is essential for creating compelling images that local governments and tourism boards frequently use to promote the region. The Elusive Magic of Snow in...
Capturing Moratalla’s Frozen Wilderness In a region celebrated for its scorching summers and sun-drenched valleys, snow is an elusive phantom. The Region of Murcia in southern Spain almost never sees winter storms; before a quick dusting in 2017, the area had gone...
Chasing Winter Landscapes in Southern Spain As readers of my other articles know, whenever snowfall reaches the Region of Murcia, you will almost certainly find me roaming the streets with a camera in hand. Murcia is internationally famous for its endless...