Atalaya Golf Resort, Estepona

Atalaya golf in Estepona

Atalaya golf and country club is the official headquarters of the PGA of Europe which covers 29 countries and 7.500 golf professionals, and has been one of the most popular clubs on the Costa del Sol since its opening in 1968. Situated between Marbella and Estepona, it is suitable for all levels of play from total beginners to professionals, due to the diversity of its tees.

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Flowering plants – June in the Sierra de Grazalema, Andalusia

Why not visit us here in Grazalema for a wonderful wildflower walking holiday. http://www.wildsideholidays.com/wildlife-information-pages/14-plants/50-flowering-plants-june-in-the-sierra-de-grazalema-andalusia.html Flowering plants – June in the Sierra de Grazalema, Andalusia Wild flowering plants in June – Sierra de Grazalema, Andalusia, Spain Facebook – Ronda Today

Woodcock Orchid – Ophrys Scolopax

woodcock orchid - ophrys scolopax

The Woodcock Orchid is my favourite flower any time I go into the countryside, even though it isn’t always visible since it only blooms from March to June.

To find this orchid really means getting off the roads in most cases and onto farmland or public land in the Natural Parks, preferably to areas that haven’t had sheep or goats present.

Whilst the Woodcock Orchid is found all along the Mediterranean, as far as nature in Ronda goes, you really want to get up to Grazalema, which is where you’ll have the greatest chance of seeing it accessibly.

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