Madeira

This island belongs, along with the Azores, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, to Macaronesia and surprises with its huge slopes and lush vegetation, especially in the northern part of the island, where most of our photographic locations are located. 

Large ravines and cliffs with immense almost vertical walls, deep valleys, forests with dense subtropical vegetation, furrowed by "levada" ditches and waterfalls, pastures with photogenic solitary trees, much of the time covered in fog, coasts of volcanic formations and a desert area that surprises on this green island.

We stay in a rural hotel, close to the locations with stunning views over the mountains of the island.

About the workshops:

The trips and workshops are organized by teachers with proven experience in landscape and night photography and are aimed at a wide audience; from those who are interested in knowing interesting places, the amateur photographer with a desire to learn or profile his/her knowledge to the professional, interested in expanding her/his photographic portfolio.
The workshops seek to familiarize participants with the different theoretical and practical aspects of landscape and night photography and prepare them for the different situations and possibilities on the locations. The photographic sessions are in that line focused on learning and applying the concepts previously treated in the theoretical workshops. The photo sessions also allow the participants to know spectacular places from the natural, cultural and landscape point of view, and spend a pleasant stay in them, accompanied by expert photographers with good knowledge of the area who will be at the full disposal of the attendees to answer any questions and facilitate appropriate advice.
The workshop or journey also includes viewings of the pictures taken by the students, in which the technical and aesthetic aspects of the images are commented with advice on how to improve in both aspects. Although it is not required, it is recommended to participate with basic knowledge of photography to get more out of the trip.

Recommended (photographic) material:


Although it is not essential to attend, it is recommended to go with a digital camera to get more out of the workshops. As complementary materials we advise to bring a tripod, polarizing filters, gradient and neutral grey filters (of different densities), trigger cable, lens clean kit, batteries and charger, umbrella and rain cover (just in case) for the camera and front.

To move around the photographic locations it is essential to have good footwear, preferably hiking boots.

To get to the photographic locations some itineraries pass through unpaved roads, normally passable for cars in normal conditions and in some cases it would be necessary to do some hiking on foot so we recommend that the participants are accustomed to walking in the nature and that they have a minimum physical condition and agility, to be able to reach the locations and enjoy them.
 
The realization of the photographs depends largely on the weather of the locations.  Al Andalus Photo Tour reserves the right to modify schedules and routes in case circumstances require it (e.g. Rains, poor condition access roads) in benefit of the participants and the photos to be taken.

Program:

Day 1: Arrival at Funchal airport.  Transfer to our comfortable charming rural hotel in a beautiful setting. Depending on the arrival time of the flights, we can visit one of the viewpoints for a photo session.  

Day 2-5: These days we visit both the lush laurel forests, with their lush vegetation and endemic species, their high mountains, large ravines and deep valleys, the Fanal cloud forest, its volcanic formations and coasts as well as its amazing desert areas.

Day 6: Transfer to Funchal airport and return.

Duration: 6 days (5 nights)

Participants: 6 minimum, 12 maximum.

Price:

The trip includes:

Accommodation individual/double room with bathroom
Meals (breakfast, picnic and dinner).
Transportation to the hotel and locations.
Accompanying professional photographer.
Landscape photography workshops.
Viewing of the photos of the participants.

Not included:

Flight.
Drinks.
Travel or cancellation insurance.   
Languages: Spanish, English, German and Dutch.

Reserves:

You can make the reservation with our travel agency Alventus & Años Luz

https://www.alventus.com/

The contact person is Rosa: (00 34) 954210062/ rosa@alventus.com

Al Andalus Phototour reserves the right to modify schedules and routes in case circumstances require it (e.g. Rain, poor condition access roads) for the good of the participants and the photos to be taken.