Olvera

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: December 14, 2025 09:50