Olvera, White village in Sierra de Cádiz, Spain
Description
Olvera is a settlement in Cádiz Province located on a hillside at approximately 643 meters (2,110 feet) elevation. Olive groves and grain fields surround the town within the mountain ranges of the Sistema Betico.
History
The site was known as Hippa in Roman times and later called Wubira during Moorish rule. Christian forces took control in 1327, marking a shift in the settlement's governance.
Culture
The settlement shows the appearance of a traditional white village, with houses climbing the slopes and creating narrow, winding streets. Daily life here centers on the surrounding agricultural landscape, where olive groves and grain fields shape the rhythm of life.
Practical
The town is easy to explore on foot, as most attractions lie close together along the hillside. The tourist information center near Encarnación church can guide visitors to accommodations and local sites.
Did you know?
The nearby Peñón de Zaframagón Nature Reserve holds the largest population of tawny vultures in Andalusia. A former railway line about 38 kilometers long now serves as a hiking trail connecting the town to Puerto Serrano through the countryside.
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Castillo de Olvera
663 m
Peñón de Zaframagón
11.2 km
Convento de Caños Santos
9 km
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
1.9 km
Iglesia de Santa Ana
14.2 km
Castillo de Vallehermoso (Olvera)
6 km
Castillo
3 km
Castillo de Hoya del Castillo
4.3 kmLavadero de Algodonales
13.3 kmPuente del Prado sobre el Río Guadalporcún
7.5 km
Cementerio Parroquial de Olvera
701 m
Cerro de Tomillo
11.4 km
Iglesia Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Valle
8.4 kmLavadero de Pino
1.9 km
Muralla urbana
852 m
Muralla urbana
3 kmColegio Santiago Guillen
8.6 kmLavadero de Alcalá del Valle
8.9 km
Cementerio Municipal de Olvera I
811 m
Ermita de la Pura y Limpia
7.1 km
Fuente del Algarrobo
14.6 km
Fuente Grande
9 kmLas Pilas de Olvera I
1 km
Ermita de Nuestro Padre Jesús
14.8 kmFuente Alta
13.3 kmConvento de Juncal
12 km
Casa consistorial de Olvera
672 mPilar del Conejo
1.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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