Two friends -- one Spanish and one Portuguese -- walk their dogs along the borderline of Spain and Portugal in 2014. In the villages near the border, there is a natural and daily coexistence between the Spanish and the Portuguese, according to Colectivo, a Portuguese photo collective. Its four photographers spent about a year driving through the roads and villages of the two countries' 754-mile border.
Two friends -- one Spanish and one Portuguese -- walk their dogs along the borderline of Spain and Portugal in 2014. In the villages near the border, there is a natural and daily coexistence between the Spanish and the Portuguese, according to Colectivo, a Portuguese photo collective. Its four photographers spent about a year driving through the roads and villages of the two countries' 754-mile border.
Colectivo
This miniature water park was built in Ancora, Portugal, inside a campsite near the border with Spain.
This miniature water park was built in Ancora, Portugal, inside a campsite near the border with Spain.
Colectivo
People sunbathe on the rocks that form the base of a castle in Belmonte, Portugal.
People sunbathe on the rocks that form the base of a castle in Belmonte, Portugal.
Colectivo
A Spanish girl takes part is a medieval re-enactment in Belmonte.
A Spanish girl takes part is a medieval re-enactment in Belmonte.
Colectivo
Colorful buildings on a beach in Ayamonte, Spain. Several apartment buildings are empty while some were never completed. "With the entry of the two countries in the European Union and the free circulation of people and goods, the economy of the border towns, despite revitalization attempts, eventually faded," said Colectivo photographer Miguel Proenca.
Colorful buildings on a beach in Ayamonte, Spain. Several apartment buildings are empty while some were never completed. "With the entry of the two countries in the European Union and the free circulation of people and goods, the economy of the border towns, despite revitalization attempts, eventually faded," said Colectivo photographer Miguel Proenca.
Colectivo
A man poses for a photograph in Tomiño, Spain.
A man poses for a photograph in Tomiño, Spain.
Colectivo
The Guadiana River traces the border between Spain and Portugal for about 68 miles.
The Guadiana River traces the border between Spain and Portugal for about 68 miles.
Colectivo
A man takes a smoke break while setting up the stage for an evening concert in Bemposta, Portugal. In the summer, many border villages and towns host religious festivities.
A man takes a smoke break while setting up the stage for an evening concert in Bemposta, Portugal. In the summer, many border villages and towns host religious festivities.
Colectivo
Local boys sit on fake grass in front of a soccer field in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal. The plastic grass is used only for special events.
Local boys sit on fake grass in front of a soccer field in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal. The plastic grass is used only for special events.
Colectivo
This road in Villanueva del Fresno, Spain, connects with Portugal. Before the 1985 Schengen Agreement, which removed Europe's internal borders and established a passport-free zone, this area had several small businesses.
This road in Villanueva del Fresno, Spain, connects with Portugal. Before the 1985 Schengen Agreement, which removed Europe's internal borders and established a passport-free zone, this area had several small businesses.
Colectivo
People golf in Castro Marim, Portugal, close to the Spanish border.
People golf in Castro Marim, Portugal, close to the Spanish border.
Colectivo
A horse rests in the shadow of a caravan in Bacal, Portugal.
A horse rests in the shadow of a caravan in Bacal, Portugal.
Colectivo
A couple spends their vacation at a spa resort in Lobios, Spain.
A couple spends their vacation at a spa resort in Lobios, Spain.
Colectivo
Before the European Union, this was a crowded border check in Fuentes de Oñoro, Spain.
Before the European Union, this was a crowded border check in Fuentes de Oñoro, Spain.
Colectivo