Campoamor Beach, Orihuela Costa

Part of the Mediterranean Landscapes of Valencia series, this oil painting on cotton canvas (70 x 50 cm, mounted on a wooden stretcher) is a vibrant celebration of light, the sea breeze, and the coastal atmosphere.

The composition is structured around the gentle curve of a beach that draws the eye toward the distant horizon:

Foreground: A broad expanse of sand—featuring golden, ochre, and earthy tones—captures the nuances of sunlight, contrasted by the terrain's shadows and a dense thicket of wild scrub on the left.

Mid-ground: The shoreline is bathed in crystal-clear waters that shift from turquoise foam at the water's edge to a deeper navy blue in the open sea. To the left, a lush Mediterranean grove of deep greens—topped by the silhouette of a palm tree—stands guard over a small, traditional white building.

Background and sky: In the distance, the imposing silhouette of a headland and its structures catches the direct afternoon sun, illuminating the facades in gold while casting dramatic violet and mauve shadows. Above, a sky tinged with purple, pink, and pale blue clouds envelops the scene in an atmosphere of contemplative serenity.

Technically, the brushwork is loose, agile, and highly textured, reflecting the dynamism and spontaneity characteristic of plein air painting. The texture of the cotton canvas and the richness of the paint itself lend a timeless warmth to this piece, which epitomizes the Levantine landscape. In the bottom right corner, the signature "Penya-Roja" marks the composition in dark tones against the sand.