In 2024, I took a short road trip through the central-northern part of Spain. I made it all the way to the Monegros region and visited several spots I had long been wanting to explore. I took a ton of photos and discovered some absolutely breathtaking landscapes. I have to admit, I was truly surprised by the variety of scenery found in the Spanish interior, and I’ve only scratched the surface. There’s still so much more to explore. The truth is, we live in an absolutely spectacular country.
The route began in the north and took me down to Cantabria, where I started heading south. In the first leg of the trip, I spent a few hours in Asturias, especially in the area beyond Ribadesella. It’s by far the part of that region I’ve explored the least, so I took the opportunity to travel it slowly along the N-634.
One place that caught my attention was Arriondas. Besides being a lively little town with a strong tourist vibe, it surprised me with one of those old, crumbling buildings I love to photograph. It’s on the outskirts, right next to the train tracks, which only adds to its charm. The building is large, stately, and very photogenic, but today I’m not sharing a photo of that one, but of a ruined stable beside it. The structure barely retains its walls and has little roof left, but its interior is filled with ivy and vegetation, giving it an exotic character straight out of an adventure film. It’s one of those places where you see photographic potential in every corner. Luckily, I shoot with an analog camera and kept myself in check with the number of shots. One of the perks of sticking with film.
