Vélez de Benaudalla – Between the Mountains and the Sea
Vélez de Benaudalla is a pretty village in the mountains south of the Sierra Nevada. A blend of Moorish and Christian history. Water flows through the village from a multitude of springs.
There are multiple options for photo walks in this area. The two best are a circular river walk down to the river and back up into the village. The second is a linear walk from the village up to the dam.
River Walk
Depending on the season, this is usually the best walk in the area. The river banks are full of nature and especially in the spring there are wild flowers growing everywhere.
Vélez to Rules Dam
This one takes about three hours depending on how quickly people walk and how many photo stops there are. Some parts are quite steep but see the alternative below if you prefer an easier walk.
Instead of walking to the top of the dam, it’s possible to walk to the base. This area is great for a more industrial style of photography.
Infrared Option
The Vélez to the Rules Dam option really lends itself to some infrared photography. I have a camera that will take infrared photos. This can be brought to the walk if people would like to try this.
Prices
The cost of a photography lesson varies depending on the number of people. A couple of examples are below:
Vélez River Photo Walk
30€
- Relaxed walk of about 2 hours.
- Up to three people.
- Technical help or just suggestions.
- Morning or evening.
- One month access to WhatsApp group .
Vélez Dam Photo Walk
40€
- Two route options of about 3 hours.
- Up to three people.
- Technical instruction or just casual advice.
- Morning or evening.
- One month access to WhatsApp group .