Olvera is the northeastern-most town in the Cadiz Province in the Andalucia region of Spain. It is home to about 8,100 people (2018).
The city, built on a 643-m-high mountain, is visible from afar and because of its unique silhouette motif on many Andalusian postcards. Originating from the Roman Hippa Nova and later the Moorish Wubira, the Moorish castle was taken in 1327 by the troops of the Christian King Alfonso XI. In the 16th century, several people of the city were instrumental in the conquest of Peru and Pánama. Today the city is a local centre for agriculture and is enjoying increasing tourist attention.
The closest airport is Jerez de la Frontera, approx 1 hr 15 min by car. There are several daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona (Iberia, Spanair, Vueling). Ryanair flies daily from London Stansted and Frankfurt Hahn. Other operators fly scheduled, charter, or seasonal flights.
The nearest major airports are in Sevilla (1 hour 30 min by car) and Malaga (1 hr 50 min by car), Granada (2-3 hr) and Cordoba (at least 2 hr). Gibraltar is about 2 hours distance.
The Antigua Estación de Ferrocaril is near the bus station. However, the station is closed and there is no connection to the Spanish rail network. The nearest train station is in the town of Setenil, on the Ronda-Bobadilla railway line. Almarjen (25 minutes away) is on the Algeciras to Bobadilla route. Ronda is about 40 minutes away.
There should be a bus connection from Los Amarillos SL, Tel. +34 952187061, via Setenil to Ronda. At 09:00 a bus from Automoviles Casado SA leaves for Málaga. At 13:45 the bus leaves Malaga bus station back to Olvera.
Olvera is on the A384 from Jerez to Campillos.
Two outstanding structures at the highest point of the city contribute significantly to the striking silhouette of the city: the magnificent church Iglesia Arcipestral de Nuestra Senora de la Encarnación, which was built from Italian marble at the end of the 18th century, and the Moorish castle.
In the cityscape, a large stone statue of Christ stands out, which reminds one of the landmark of Rio de Janeiro. Outside the city, on the road to Torre Alháquime, the monastery of Santuario Nuestra Senora de los Remedios from the 18th century offers a regionally significant spiritual focus.
Nearby, Setenil de las Bodegas. town can be seen, famous for its dwellings built into rock overhangs.
Olive Oil and olive oil soap.
The Via Verde walk is a "must". Hire a bike from the old station hotel for a great ride at a cheap rate.
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