Olvera

The town extends across a hillside at 643 meters elevation, surrounded by olive groves and cereal fields in the Sistema Betico mountain range.

Originally named Hippa during Roman times, the settlement transformed into Wubira under Moorish rule until Christian forces captured it in 1327.

The Peñón de Zaframagón Nature Reserve near Olvera contains the largest concentration of tawny vultures in Andalusia, making it a natural heritage site.

The tourist information center operates from Edificio la Cilla next to Encarnación church, providing guidance about accommodations and local attractions.

A 38-kilometer former railway line connects Olvera to Puerto Serrano, now transformed into a hiking path through the Andalusian countryside.

Location: Cádiz Province

Capital city: Olvera

Elevation above the sea: 643 m

Part of: Arcos de la Frontera notary district, Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Sierra de Cádiz, Sierra de Cádiz

Shares border with: Algodonales, Alcalá del Valle, El Gastor, Coripe, Morón de la Frontera, Pruna, Algámitas, Cañete la Real, Setenil de las Bodegas, Torre Alháquime, Ronda, Montecorto

Website: http://olvera.es

GPS coordinates: 36.93465,-5.25991

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11