Photography tour to the North of Spain
Spain
Tour Dates
2026
31 August - 6 September 2026
Sold Out
$4,250 (€3 700)
2027
22 September - 28 September 2027
Available
$5,200 (€4 500)
About the Tour
Join me for an unforgettable photo tour through the stunning natural beauty of northern Spain! Explore mystical forests, dramatic coastlines and charming villages, all while improving your photography skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
This carefully curated journey is designed for photographers of all levels, offering expert guidance to capture the magic of Spain's diverse landscapes.
From sunrise shoots at the coast to hidden gems in the Navarra desert, every moment is a chance to create stunning images. And of course every day we will enjoy fantastic Spanish cuisine, cider and wine!
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and elevate your photography.
I invite you to join my unique photography tour in Spain.
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
We'll meet you at Bilbao Airport around 1:00-2:00 PM. We recommend arriving no late than 2:00 PM or the day before. We’ll drive together to our cozy hotel and settle in before the real work begins - that same evening we head out for our first shoot at a location that fans of Game of Thrones will recognise immediately. A strong start to the week!
Day 2 Day 2
At sunrise today we photograph a famous beach forest - a genuinely unusual landscape that rewards patience and a good eye for composition. If the famous Spanish coastal fogs roll in, consider yourself lucky: they transform everything. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, we move on to a new base, where one of the most impressive sunset locations of the whole tour awaits us - striking rock formations rising from the water, wildflowers in the foreground, and much, much more.
Day 3 Day 3
At sunrise today we photograph dramatic flysch formations - layered rock strata folded by the sea into shapes that look almost hand-carved. After breakfast we move on to our next hotel, and in the evening an easy 20-minute walk (with plenty to photograph along the way) brings us to our main goal: a famous sea arch with an endlessly varied foreground of rock, water and light. Have your wide-angle lenses and filters ready. This place is beautiful in any weather - whether under an epic sunset glow or a dark, dramatic sky.
Day 4 Day 4
At sunrise today we photograph a rugged stretch of coastline where the sea has carved the rock into a maze of pinnacles and channels - a perfect place to work with long exposures and shifting light. After breakfast we drive to Asturias, where we will spend the remaining days of the tour. Sunset takes us to Playa del Silencio, one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Spain, famous for its textures - smooth, sculpted stones and layered cliffs that beg to be photographed up close. Have your wide-angle lenses and filters ready, and there is one more treat in store: a shoot inside a "secret" cave that only a few photographers know about.
Day 5 Day 5
At sunrise today we photograph the famous arches of Playa de las Catedrales - be sure to bring rubber boots or waterproof shoe covers, as the best compositions are found right at the water's edge. In the afternoon we take a relaxed stroll through the charming fishing village of Cudillero, with its colourful houses stacked up the hillside. And in the evening we shoot yet another fantastic beach, where sea stacks rise straight out of the surf.
Day 6 Day 6
At sunrise today we photograph another iconic beach - Playa de Gueirúa, where a row of jagged sea stacks marches out into the Bay of Biscay and the waves wrap around them in long, silky streaks. In the afternoon we hold a post-processing session: I will show you my complete workflow from RAW to finished image, and then we will review and discuss your photographs from the tour so far. In the evening we head to a famous beach that I jokingly call "the Mask of Sauron" - once you see its central rock against the sunset sky, you will understand why. The scene changes with every shift of tide and light, so we will stay well into twilight. Bring your filters and a sturdy tripod.
Day 7 Day 7
This is our last day in hospitable Spain. After a final sunrise shoot and breakfast we set off back to Bilbao. The drive takes around three hours, so please plan your departure flight for after 5:30–6:00 pm, or for the following day
Behind the Scenes
What's Included
Included
- Guided by 2 professional photographers (English, Russian and Czech languages)
- All transfers
- Transport
- Twin room
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Processing sessions
- Support in my private WhatsApp chat
Not Included
- Air/train tickets
- Visa
- Insurance
- Lunch/dinner
- Extra-alcohol
- Personal expenditures (souvenirs etc)
- Single supplement +1000 Euro
- Museum tickets
- Anything not mentioned in the “Included” list
What to Bring
Photo Equipment
- Camera
- Tripod
- Wide angle lens (11-24mm or 16-35mm)
- Middle range zoom lens (24-70mm or 24-105mm)
- Telephoto zoom lens (70-200mm or (better) 100-500mm)
- Memory cards
- Extra batteries
- Shutter release
- Headlamp
- Drone (optional)
Clothing
- Warm waterproof jacket
- Warm waterproof pants
- Warm waterproof shoes or (better) rubber boots
- Casual clothing for dinners, visits of towns, processing sessions
- Knitted cap
- Gloves
- Fleece/softshell jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Raincoat
Your Guides
Oleg Rest
My name is Oleg Rest, I am a professional landscape photographer and traveler. I was born in Kazakhstan, the land of steps and severe climate. Since early childhood I was dreaming of traveling. I first took camera in my hands at 6, when my parents rented a Zenit film camera during our holidays on the Black Sea coast. I enthusiastically took pictures of my parents, later with my father we developed films in our bathroom and dried them on a rope. Now I shoot with a modern camera Canon R5, but nature and photography still inspire me the most. I have been to such amazing places as Patagonia, Norway, Iceland, Tuscany, Namibia, Slovenia, China, Moravia, the Alps and the Lofotens, Myanmar, Czech Switzerland and I wish to share my impressions and delight with you! Life is full of beauty. This is my motto. I am not a fan of sophisticated and time-consuming processing of photos. The best shot for me is the one that needs minimal processing. My main principles in photography are:
Interesting composition
Beautiful light
Minimum of processing
Nowadays it is hard to find a location where no photographer has ever been, that is why even in popular places I try to find an unusual foreground which makes any shot look in a new light. I have won several landscape photography competitions. My photos are published by Canon Czech Republic, Canon Ukraine. I am an ambassador of Lucroit filter manufacturer (Spain), H&Y (Hong Kong), software company Skylum (Luminar, Aurora HDR software) and backpack manufacturer f-stop (USA).
Maria Rest
My name is Maria. I am a portrait and landscape photographer. For several years in a row I have been travelling together with my husband and my camera all over the world. This has always been our dream to travel together sharing our love to nature and photography. We are now guiding photography tours together as tour leaders. I am happy to assist Oleg and to help participants of our tours with anything they might need.
Refund & Cancellation
Booking & Payment
A tour is considered booked once you receive confirmation of availability and pay a deposit. The remaining sum is to be paid 90 days before the beginning of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- 90 days before — deposit is non-refundable (100% of deposit)
- 60 days before — 50% of the tour price
- 30 days before — 100% of the tour price
If the tour is cancelled by me due to force-majeure, 100% of the paid sum is returned to you.
⚠ Important Information
A tour may be cancelled 90 days before departure if the minimum number of spots is not filled.
I strongly recommend NOT buying air, train or bus tickets far in advance. Please buy insurance covering all risks. Purchasing tickets earlier than 90 days before the tour is at your own risk.
All participants acknowledge that tour organizers cannot control weather conditions. The shooting schedule and planned activities may be adjusted on site. The itinerary may also be modified at the sole discretion of the organizers to achieve the best possible results.
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2026
$4,250 (€3 700)
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2027
$5,200 (€4 500)
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