N63- Gibraltar 1701
The itsmus in the past, where now resides the town of La Linea. Beach sand, dune and marshes on the way to Gibraltar back in 1701. Art going back in time.
The itsmus in the past, where now resides the town of La Linea. Beach sand, dune and marshes on the way to Gibraltar back in 1701. Art going back in time.
Historical picture, a man brings oranges to the market in Gibraltar before the sun rises.A night full of magic. Passing thru sierra Carbonera when it used to have more trees. In the background we see the rock of Gibraltar and Jebel Musa in Morocco, Africa.
A trip to the past, in the time of the Kingdom of Granada around 1350, the last kingdom of Al Andalus. It is spring and the bay shows its natural beauty when the beach used to reach the gates of the rock fortifications, Jabal Al Tariq.
In the main street of the town of La Linea there is an iconic café where people in La Linea love to gather. In the left corner there are my friends and me enjoying coffee and sweets in a cold winter day.
This orange tree represents an area around the Guadiaro river where they grow best oranges in the world. From San Pablo de Buceite to San Enrique, passing by San Martin del Tesorillo.
A typical nice day at the Alcaidesa beach. The Carbonera Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on Punta Mala, La Alcaidesa, Spain, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar. The original lighthouse was built in 1588, and later restored in the 18th century and 1989. Its other name is Torre de Punta Mala.
Near the town of La Linea there is a small natural reserve that is an oasis for a rich biodiversity in flora and fauna. It is the Arroyo Negro area. This wetland is a resting place for many birds that cross the strait.
Puente Mayorga, a idilic fishermen settlement next to the river Cachón, before the heavy industry came to town.
A regatta across the strait of Gibraltar. The boats use the easterly wind, levante, to speed thru the strait. The rock of Gibraltar, the light house of Punta Carnero and Jebel Musa in Africa on the background.
Sunset by the Tower. The sun is setting on a windy day, the watch tower and the rock of Gibraltar are on the background while the violent sea hits the shore.