🚗 Spain: Torrevieja & Alicante — 2026-10-07 – 2026-10-08

We begin our journey in the land of salt. Ensure your camera batteries are full; the colors today are otherworldly.

A surreal landscape where the water turns bubblegum pink due to Halobacterium and algae. It’s a photographer’s dream, especially where the white salt crust meets the pink water. This is one of the most productive salt lakes in Europe, harvesting nearly a million tons annually. Оф. сайт: Parque Natural de las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja

A unique ecosystem where 800 hectares of pine trees were planted a century ago to stop the advancing sand from burying the town. The contrast of green forest against golden sand and blue sea is striking. The dunes here move up to 2-5 meters per year if not for the vegetation. Оф. сайт: Guardamar del Segura Dunes

A mid-day break to recharge before heading to the salt flats.

These wetlands are a sanctuary for thousands of Greater Flamingos. The Torre de Tamarit, an old watchtower standing in the middle of the water, provides a hauntingly beautiful silhouette for landscape shots. The salt pans here have been active since the Roman era. Оф. сайт: Santa Pola Salt Flats

Perched on a high cliff, this lighthouse offers a dizzying view of the Mediterranean and Tabarca Island. The skywalk (pasarela) allows you to walk out over the edge for a perfect "edge of the world" photo. On clear days, you can see all the way to the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe. Оф. сайт: Faro de Santa Pola

A protected wetland reserve featuring wooden footbridges, bird observation towers, and coastal flora. It offers an untamed, serene atmosphere for natural photography. The reserve contains preserved coastal defense bunkers built during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). Оф. сайт: Clot de Galvany

Entering the capital of the province. The drive along the coast offers a great first glimpse of the Santa Bárbara Castle looming over the city.

A celebrated local culinary institution specializing in classic Spanish cuisine and authentic Alicante rices prepared with traditional salmorreta and slow-cooked Mediterranean broths. Traditional Spanish rice in Alicante is seasoned with salmorreta —a flavorful paste made of roasted ñora peppers, garlic, and tomato.