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Salinas has a few buildings right on the beach and the light loves to play with them. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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A lighthouse, a harbor, a wave and a few souls. Perfect timing. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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The Deva Island is home to thousands of birds. Don't look as there are no waves around. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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The sand dunes are the perfect balcony to enjoy this view. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Galicia is very close to Asturias, and the waves are awesome. Especially during winter. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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After a nice session, let's have a beer. Or cider, the local beverage. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Ignacio "Chuk" Solis finding a little gem on a beautiful October evening. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Bayas is twenty minutes from Salinas, and the drive is well worth it. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Gelito usually surfs the eastern part of the beach, a place called San Juan. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Xagó is close to Salinas and gets the same swell. Pretty weird to see it that small. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Bayas is another huge beachbreak. Solitude is the norm. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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With low tide conditions, don't expect too many people around. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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The Avilés Lighthouse again, and a small peeler. You don't need anything else. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Summer sunsets are classic in Salinas. No doubt about it. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Ignacio "Chuk" Solis styling on a frigid morning. Salinas. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Needless to say, I love sunset light. Easy to see why. Photo: Jaider Lozano
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Green is definitely the color of Asturias. The abundance of rain makes the green brighter than anywhere. Photo: Jaider Lozano
For the unacquainted, Asturias is a region in Northern Spain. Its coastline stretches for more than 300 kilometers and is full of beachbreaks, reefs and river mouths. Almost in the middle of that is Salinas, a huge beach that gets all possible swells. A definite summer spot, it also lights up during mid-size spring/autumn days.
Yes, it’s pretty crowded sometimes. But if you avoid the high tide and find a nice little peak somewhere, you can enjoy a solo session. Quiet and relaxing. And that’s what Jaider Lozano looks for – beautiful waves mixed with special light conditions.
Words by Ignacio “Chuk” Solis.
See more of Jaider’s work on his website, Facebook page and on Instagram.
