Photography Courses & Photo Tours by Alfonso

Southern Spain Photo Tour - 9 Days

From Moorish Architecture to White villages this region comes alive with fiestas and festivals during parts of our trip. Learn Street Portrait, Landscape Photography and advanced editing techniques. This itinerary is time specific to some amazing festivals that really show off the beauty of Southern Spain.

Being of Spanish decent and fluent in the language, it is always a pleasure to explore my heritage and share it with you. My experiences are in very small groups of up to 4 people. My main point of difference is I mentor my customers for life. Join me on this learning adventure of a lifetime.

May 23 - May 31, 2027

4 min - 6 people max

Led by Alfonso Calero - Fluent in Spanish, photographer, tutor and guide.

Pricing:

AUD$ 8900 Twin Room (~ € 5499)

AUD$ 9900 Single Room (~ € 6105)

Payment by Bank Transfer

Itinerary

Day 1 - Madrid Meet & Greet Check in followed by a city photo walk till dusk. Bring a tripod for some long exposures capturing the best spots in the centre of the city.

Day 2 & 3 - Sevilla by train (City Photo Walk) Arriving just in time for lunch in the heart of Andalucia. Plaze Espana is this grand half-circle of buildings edge of the Parque de Maria Luisea was Spain’s main pavilion during the 1929 World Fair.

  Another great spot is Espacio Metropol Parasol & Las Setas - A modern addition to the city, this canopy above the Encarnacion Market is a stunning structure for photographers. The Metropol Parasol has impressive views over the city at sunset.

(Photo Walk) Street Portraits and Architecture combine perfectly for a day walk in Barrio Santa Cruz. This medieval Jewish quarter is a lovely, whitewashed tangle of alleys with bars, antique and souvenir shops and quiet residential homes. Sevilla Cathedral from the outside is an impressive piece of ornate architecture with countless buttresses at dizzying heights.

Day 4 & 5 -  Vejer De La Frontera - two night stay to slow down and enjoy the village and long lunches and neighbouring villages. Winner of the First National Embellishment Award in 1978, Vejer de la Frontera's most stunning feature is the Arab-Andalusian popular architecture. The town sits on a hill, a few kilometres away from the coast, and from it the visitor can have a magnificent panoramic view. The walled enclosure and the historic quarter, with its narrow, winding streets and whitewashed houses, are a gorgeous sight. 

Day 5 & 6 -  Ronda (City Photo Walk) Puente Nuevo is the top destination in Ronda. The bridge reaches a height of 100m, with its base deep in the base of the gorge and the Guadalevín river. Travel in time to the Romantic Ronda. During this party, in Ronda you can enjoy the cattle, equestrian exhibitions and especially taste the most emblematic products of the area (wines, sausages, cheeses etc.), buy in the market of agro-food and artisan time, enjoy with the parades and an endless number of other activities that will take us back to other time.Five very important days in tourism in Ronda since both citizens and many visitors move to those historical moments in which the first editions of the Royal May Fair were held, back in the sixteenth century.

Day 7 -  Cordoba (City Photo Walk) Highlights include the Roman bridge at sunset. This ancient bridge still stands on its original first century AD foundation, pointing a direct path to the Mezquita. La Mezquita Cathedral and Mosque are best seen early morning to beat the crowds. Another must see destination is Alcazar De Los Reyes Gardens built by Alfonso XI in 1328, the Alcazar is a Mudejar style palace with splendid gardens. 

Day 8 - Drive from Cordoba to Toledo via Consuegra for lunch to break up the long 3 hour drive. From Consuegra to Toledo will be a short 45 minute drive. Sunset/Night Shoot overlooking Toledo city followed by a light dinner.

Day 8 & 9 - Toledo is an incredibly cultural city; it has seen numerous different cultures and dynasties pass through its walls, as well as wars, royalty, and artists. The legacy that it guards is an essential part of Spanish culture, so visiting Toledo is bound to be a very unique experience. Surrounded on three sides by the Tago River, Toledo is known as the city of the three cultures because of the strength of its Christian, Muslim and Jewish influences. Situated in central Spain in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo is one of Spain’s World Heritage Cities, and the walled Old Town is packed with history. 

This is where Cervantes the writer was inspired to write Don Quixote. 

Day 9 - Sunrise 06:45am Toledo City views followed by breakfast at hotel. Final morning photo walk in Toledo and drive back to Madrid after late morning check out.

We will learn:

• Master Composition

• Street Portraiture

• Landscape & Seascape Photography

• Long Exposure

• Advanced Editing Techniques (i.e. Focus Stacking, Bracketing, Composite, Luminosity Masking, H.D.R. & Panorama Stitch)

Tour highlights:

• Toledo's mix of Jewish, Islamic and Christian Architecture

• Visiting the famous Windmills of Don Quixote from La Mancha in the town of Consuegra

• Staying in the enchanting town of Ronda with its 100 metre tall ancient bridge.

• Watching Flamenco Dancers

• Photographing Gypsies on the street

• Sampling tapas in the alleyways of Cordoba

• Very small group

• Learn at your own pace one on one

• Hand-picked BEST locations

• Led by an experienced photographer/guide/tutor fluent in Spanish

• Truly authentic travel experience - a trip of lifetime!

Deposit and Cancellation Policy (per person)

• A deposit of 25% per person is required to secure booking

• Via Bank Transfer

• Cancellation More than 120 days before a trip: 100% refund of deposit.

• Cancellation Between 120 and 30 days: 50% refund

• Cancellation Less than 30 days: 0% refund

• Final payment is due 180 days before the workshop/trip starts.