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

Welcome to our information site on Alpujarran villages

Nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains of Southern Spain, with views to Morocco, you will find the tiny white villages of the Alpujarras and Sierra de Contraviesa.  Clinging to the mountain sides like little lumps of sugar, you will find all the history of Andalucia within their walls and twisting streets.
Flat roofed berber houses, running water feeding ancient terraces, flower festooned balconies, and some of the most stunning scenery and cleanest air in Europe.
Read on...explore.....follow the postings to discover more about individual villages, their history, fiestas, folklore and traditions.
Enjoy!