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Orchids and Plants

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Extremadura ranks among the top regions in Europe for its abundance of flora - and with good reason. The dehesas, steppes, rivers and mountains of Las Villuercas host a superb range of flora that is unique in the world. If wildflowers are what you interested in, then you have to come to Las Villuercas.
Notable orchids of the 45 species recorded here, are the Sicilian orchid, Champagne orchid, Naked-man orchid, furthermore you can see the Gum cistus, Pink foxglove, Narrow-leaved lupine, Spanish lupine, and much more. Orchids are flowering from mid-February until mid-July, but the best months to see these species are April and May. In autumn you can enjoy plants as well and on our excursions we will also concentrate on trees (colours, fruits) and mushrooms.
During our excursions we give you adequate time to photograph these beautiful plants.
Cork oaks can already flower in winter
Spring flowers: Italian Gladiolus, Tassel Hyacinth, Palid Narcissus
Friar's Cowl, flowering in wintertime
Plant excursion in early Spring

Our Offer:

Guided excursion orchids and plants:

Number of persons: Individually or with up to 4 people. 

Dates: Subject to availability possible throughout the year (except July and August). 

Hours: from 10.00 - 18.00 hrs.

Program: We visit a selection of habitats that offer the best opportunities to see the plants, depending on the season, and your interest, of course.

Also possible:

  • specialized route for Orchids (March - June)
  • specialized route for Trees (Cork Oaks and some specially protected trees, whole year around). 
  • specilalized route for Mushrooms (November and December).

Included in the excursion: transportation from one collecting point; coffee, tea and a lunch or dinner package.

Extension per day is possible.

-- See our pricelist --

Our excursions are exclusive and private for you or your group. This means that we tailor the excursion programme according to your wishes and our programmes are not standard, nor do we take other participants in order to make up a group. It means that we spend plenty of time for observation or for taking photographs.
Strawberry tree, flowering while having fruits, in winter Crimson Clover
Should you have wishes for your overnight stay in the Geopark Villuercas Ibores Jara, please let us know. You can hire on our own grounds affordable and comfortable 4 persons bungalows (self catering) with astonishing views, furthermore we have excellent contacts with the Casa Rural "PuertaSolana" in Solana and the Casa Rural "Finca la Sierra" in Berzocana; in Guadalupe we can recommend the famous Parador Hotel "Zurbarán" and the more economical city Hostal "Alba Taruta". We can make a reservation for you, at no extra charge for our service.
Early purple Orchid Tongue-orchid
Flowering dehesa in Spring