Mil Palmeras is a small coastal town located in Orihuela Costa, the province of Alicante, Costa Blanca, in the Valencian Community, Spain. Mil Palmeras is located in the Vega Baja region, bordering the Region of Murcia, being the most southern municipality in the province of Alicante. I spent the month of January living in Mil Palmeras looking after a friend’s dog, cat and apartment. Being the off season the town was very quiet, but the weather was unusually warm for that time of year and the coastal region was a perfect place to explore with a camera. The Alicante region of Spain is renowned for its turquoise waters and clean beaches with golden sands. Click through the slideshow below to view some of the coastal images I took whilst in Mil Palmeras, Spain:
As a travel photographer, Mil Palmeras offers plenty of opportunities to capture the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding landscapes. The name Mil Palmeras translates to ‘a thousand palm trees’ and you will find many tall palm trees along the coastline next to the sea. Experiment with a wide angle lens, pointing the camera up to the sky to capture the trees and the sky beyond. The beach itself is ideal for capturing stunning sunrises and sunsets, with the changing light during these times of day providing a range of colours and moods that are perfect for artistic photography. The sun rises over the Mediterranean Sea down the far end of the beach. Early starts are worth it for the vibrant colours found at that time of the day, bring a tripod to capture some long exposures in the low light conditions. I am a fan of abstract seascapes using intentional camera movement (ICM) and would head down to the beach early morning to practice this type of photography. Take a look at some of my abstract seascape photography taken on the beach of Mil Palmeras in the Alicante region of Spain by clicking through the following slideshow:
Beyond the beach itself, the surrounding area is also worth exploring, hire a bike and cycle for miles up or down the coastline on safe and empty cycle paths. The nearby cliffs and coves provide stunning landscapes for landscape photography, while the charming coastal towns offers picturesque and typical Spanish architecture.
Mil Palmeras is a hidden gem in the Alicante region, offering a wealth of opportunities for travel photography. Whether you're interested in nature, landscapes, or simply capturing the essence of a charming coastal town, this destination is definitely worth exploring with your camera in hand. More of my travel photography from Mil Palmeras can be found on my Instagram, my and Flickr account. Many of my images from Mil Palmeras and the Alicante region of Spain are available to license via Getty images. Enjoy the sunshine and have fun in Mil Palmeras.