The Village of Olvera - Cadiz
During The Muslim Period Olvera connected borders surrounding the mountains ( La Sierra) The Arabian Wall was ocupied for the 1st time in 1327 by Alfonso XI`s troops.In this very same year Christians got settlement by Carta de Poblacion which frees the city from all debts and imprisionments but condemn people who commit serious crimes to remain in the Villa for a whole year and day.
The Duke of Osuna signed Olvera`s Purchase in the 13th Century and he will keep the ownership of the Villa until the 19th Century. Napoleonic Troops ocupied the villa in the 18th Century , they were settled in until 1812 when they left.In 1868 took place the Gloriosa Revolution, after the Republican Period the Crownship is back.AlfonsoXII gave the villa the title of Town By the Royal Decrete Law in 1877.
Nowadays, after recovering from the difficulties during the 1st decades of the 20th Century,Olvera keeps on living from Agriculture ,Foresting and Farming also complemented with the Touristic activity of the village and the surroundings.
The most important monument is the Arabian Castle from the 12th Century, close to is the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnaciòn Church, a Neoclassic buliding from the 18th Century, both of them in Plaza de la Iglesia, where you can also visit La Cilla Museum.
Town Hall
• It is in Plaza del Ayuntamiento Tel. 956 13 0011
• The Mayor’s name is Francisco Parraga Rodríguez
• Planning’s department: Antonio Casado Tel 956 13 00 11
• Chieh Architect: Juan Rocha
Health Center in Olvera
• Avda Julian Besteiro s/n Tel 956 04 54 01
School´s in Olvera
• I.E.S. Zaframagòn c/ Manuel de Falla Tel. 956 12 04 74
Sports Center in Olvera
• Polideportivo Municipal c/ Atenas s/n Tel : 956 13 00 81
Nearest Large town to Olvera
• Arcos de la Frontera : 70km. Located on a hill, but also near the Guadalete river, beautiful views from the lake.
• Algodonales: 20Km 135sqm. Near by Jerez, Ronda y Sevilla. Well known for Aerial and Sky Sports World Competitions.
Festivals & Traditional Holidays
• Carnaval , February
• Easter March/ April
• Quasimodo Pilgrimage, April
• Dia de la Asuncion de la Virgen ,August 15th.
Situation & Population
• 9100 inhabitants
• Is placed in the North-East of the province of Cadiz, to 130 km of the capital.
Hotels in Olvera
• Sierra y Cal c/ Avda Ntra Sra de los Remedios Nº 2 Tel 956 13 03 03
• Fuente del Pino c/ Ctra Jerez-Antequera Km 103 Tel 956 13 02 32
• Estacion Via Verde c/Camino de la Estacion Tel 661 46 32 07
Restaurants in Olvera
• El Gabi C/ Julian Besteiro Tel 956 12 01 00
• La Bodega C/ Julian Besteiro Tel 956 13 10 85
• Rincón Andaluz C/ Bruselas ,3 Tel 956 13 07 61
• Meson Lirios C/ Julian Besteiro Tel 956 13 03 75
Banks in Olvera
• Caja Mar c/ Plaza de la Concordia Tel 956 13 07 25
• La Caixa c/ Julian Besteiro Tel 956 12 00 09
• Banco de Andalucia C/ Llana,53 Tel 956 13 00 60
• Banesto C/ Llana,31 Tel 956 13 09 79
