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Spring in Andalusia

This picture show some hills in Andalusia during the early spring, most of the yellow flowers are different kinds of Genista (Genista monspessulana, linifolia, canariensis). More common names: French Broom, Mediterranean Broom and Canary Broom. The mountains in the background is Sierra de Alpujata, this small mountain range was once an important mining area by its wealth in iron deposits, nickel, lead, talc and dunite. The iron mine of the Peñoncillo was famous and the minerals were transported to the coast by a tramway, some of the towers can still be seen.

Photo: Anja Erixon.