Detrás de las Costas (behind the Costa's)

A short photographic journey through the Costa Blanca and the land behind it.

2016

It was my first trip ever, to the Spanish Costa and I was overwhelmed by the contrast between the coastal and rural areas. The build-up coast v.s. the vast agricultural hinterland. A contrast that many of the suntanned tourists will never see. I'd like to return and document the lives of people who live and work in tourism and the agricultural industry.

Caleta de la Glea

Playa Aguamarina

Playa Aguamarina

Campoa Amore

La Zenia

building activities in Campoa Amore

what crisis?

view from my balcony, Orihuela-Costa

view from my balcony 2

pre high season Torrevieja

apartment block in need of renovation

in line to wash off the sand

new pueblo-style housing further inland

traditional farmhouse near San Miguel de Salinas

prepared lands

melon harvest at 35 degrees

palm plantation

as far as the eye can see

lemons, oranges etc.

the only water available

and so much land to irrigate

reservoir, frogs heaven

fresh from the land

lunchtime with great paella

restaurant La Hija del Curro, Los Garres near Murcia

in northern regions we put plants in greenhouses made of glass to let the sun come in

here they are made of cloth to keep the sun out

properties are well protected

pepper country

it's quite common to see simple housing between the fields, I assume they're occupied by workers that pick

the fruits en vegetables

a lot of workers are of african origin

Cabezo Gordo

a beautiful hump in the landscape

photo's made with Fuji XE-2 with 18-55mm f2.8-4 in the period 2016-06-25/2016-07-02
edited with photoshop cc

Grab a chair and relax!

Haspengouw, fruitcountry in spring....

What about Newcastle

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