Olvera, White village in Sierra de Cádiz, Spain
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.
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