Atajate by junge1
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Atajate is another village in the Serrania de Rondas along route 341 between Ronda and Gaucin in Andalucia. This region is hot and dry during the summer months and the parched earth looked dusty and dry. We saw groves of olive trees on several occassions, and the two-lane, asphalt-topped highway was lined by cork oaks. I assume that olive and cork production accounts for some of the local economy. There were no visible water sources.
What made the drives through these mountains enjoyable was that there was absolutely no traffic, other than an occassional farmer. The road meandered along the mountains, and the little villages with their white-washed houses appeared as white spots perched on the mountainside. At night there were no lights and the same villages appeared as clusters of light surrounded by total darkness.
What made it a thrill to us was that time appeared to have stood still in this part of Spain, middle age in appearance and costums. No evidence of a modern European EEC member here. We were warned to dress properly, i.e. long sleeves and nothing revealing for our women. Yet it didn't matter how quietly we approached these villages, once we were spotted by one of the black-clad old women, the village knew there were strangers in town and we got the evil eye. There was no evidence of tourism, neither hotels, nor restaurants or stores. But once on the coast, in Torremolinos or Marbella there were topless and nudist beaches, and international crowds.
This picture was taken in July 1989 and later scanned.
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Sig...
Comments (33)
superb!!!
It looks like a piece of history- remote and lost in time (except for the car. LOL) Stellar shot and story.
One has to wonder how much has changed since 89 if you were to retrace the route today..and a nice image....
What a nice view of this village..the houses are so different! Magnific capture :)
What a beautiful scene - very excellent capture!
Wonderful image . ROBY ;O)
It really is an amazing place!
I have never been here, but I was in Spain around 1969. Seeing the countryside like this is almost unreal. I can imagine why they gave the evil eye to the tourists. Great POV and colors. Well done Sig. Aloha
Remarkable place and thanks for the info!
Greetings Siegfried, When I look at such a place I want to set up my easel and canvas and start painting. Thank you for sharing. egmont
Charming village Spanish ... Now things are changed, right? :)
...wie aus einer anderen Welt! Wunderbare Aufnahme!!!
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
Fantastic place and super photo.
An excellent shot of this place!
what a fantastic place and superb capture !!
Fascinating how the earthly colors blend to create an impression. Well captured, I would have loved to just fade into the background there.
Local life is not for everyone. This cloistered life can be found in Catholic churches once one has been there a while. The censors appear. What is that modern product? Whiteout!
Almost unreal!
Beautiful area... Fantastic shot!!!
fabulous place!! lovely photo
Beautiful composition and shot, wonderfuly done
I have been having a look at the place on Google Earth Sig, you are not kidding when you say the roads "meandered along the mountains" they have more twists and turns than a switchback roller coaster. It doesn't look like they have changed much either. Excellent capture, it makes me want to go there and check it out for myself, I love driving on those sort of roads. Especially at night when there are no road lights, just the beams from my car. Superb image and narrative. Bravo!!!!!
Very nice landscape and shot. Love the mist in the background. I'm impressed by your informations.
another lovely view !!
Marvelous view and splendid colors Sig!
Hermosa fotografía amigo!!!
super looking
outstanding vista. the homes are beautiful
great view