Thanks for those shots, Nathan; they are rather lovely. It makes me want to
visit that part, despite the touristic nature you describe.
Chris
> On 19 Oct 16, at 06:02, Nathan Wajsman <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Guadalest is a small town in the mountains north-west of Benidorm. It has
> been the site of a fortress since Moorish times. In more recent times, since
> the 1500s, it was the property of the Orduña family and since 1974 the house
> has been a museum. It is surrounded by narrow streets, today filled with
> shops and restaurants and other ways to separate the many tourists from their
> money. It is a popular day trip destination for tourists needing a break from
> the boredom of the beach in Benidorm and other Costa Blanca locations. But
> that tackiness does not make the buildings and the landscape any less
> beautiful.
>
> As you climb up the steps to the top of the castle, this is the view of the
> emblematic ruined tower on top of a rock:
> http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-qmwsnSX/A
> <http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-qmwsnSX/A>
>
> And here is a bit more content—a 10-image panorama providing a view close to
> 180 degrees. The coast is just about visible in the distance:
> http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-z8ZHg3C/A
> <http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-z8ZHg3C/A>
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