By George - it must be Catalonia!

By George - it must be Catalonia!

Wild Flowers of the Alpujarras

Pink Winged Orchid

Common Aspodel

Large Mediterranean Spurge

Giant Orchid

Paronychia Capitata

Bee Orchid

Mirror Orchid

Barbary Nut

Flommis Herb-venti

Tassel Hyacinth

Rose Garlic

Vipers Burgos

Broomrap

There is a wealth of Spring Flowers at this time of year,a stroll only metres away from the village gives great rewards in the Alpujarras, Andalucía... all within a short walk of the village of Murtas.  Here are some of my favorite Spanish wildflowers. 

Montpelier Milk vetch

Pink Butterfly Orchid

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Murtas - The hidden gem of the Contraviesa

Murtas looking towards Sierra de Gador

Mirador de Murtas

Chimney typical of the Alpujarras

Castillo de Juliana

The highest vineyards in Europe

Murtas from Cerrajón

Ermita de Santa Cruz, Murtas

Mystical sunrise from Casa Duende

Bee Orchid