"Size may matter, but usually natural beauty prevails" The #bayofsantander is the largest estuary in northern #spain but it's doubtful this is the reason it is one of two Spanish bays to be included in the exclusive club "Most Beautiful Bays in the World". It's not just a self proclaimed club either, but is even recognised by the United Nations, having representation at the Conference of Oceans, We'd been scheduled to visit the impressive La Magdalena Palace which overlooks the bay, but as soon as the guide mentioned its prestigious status it was impossible to resist a visit to the bay. Slipping away from the group at the earliest opportunity, the bay beckoned, a kind of siren song of #santander I was soon drawn towards this long, narrow breakwater, with a small island, which I believe is called "Isle of the Tower" (correct me if you know better) just beyond its reach. In a bay of great beauty they were the highlights for me. This perspective has the breakwater stretching far into the distance, as if connected to the island, yet it would be a good swim between the two. Fed by numerois rivers, lined by long stretches of beach and with several other small islands, including Isle Mouro, with a lighthouse and Horadada Island. The inner bay is protected by "El Puntal" sandbanks and dunes which are clearly visible from the shore. The palace was indeed an impressive piece of architecture, a grandiose statement of wealth and human endeavour. However, the natural beauty of the bay which it overlooks is natures palatial statement of natural beauty and for me at lesst, rivals the palace as one of the regions greatest attractions. #visitcantabria #InGreenSpain TIP: Make use of perspective to add drama and interest to images. Breakwaters can stretch to the horizon, skyscrapers reach for the sky, use this to create leading lines drawing the viewer into the image. To see more #travelphotography from northern Spain follow the link in my bio. (at Bay of Santander)
