Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Olvera

Olvera is a town in Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 8,515 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (1 km), Castillo de Olvera (1 km) and Castillo de Torre Alháquime (4 km).

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Olvera, Andalusia
Olvera, Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olvera at a glance

Location
Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 8,515
Coordinates
36.9342° N, 5.2668° W
Places within 50 km
38 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Olvera

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Olvera: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Olvera

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olvera. The closest is Castillo de Olvera (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olvera

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olvera. The closest is Terril (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Olvera

14 churches within 100 km of Olvera. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olvera

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olvera. The closest is Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Olvera

9 museums within 100 km of Olvera. The closest is Museo de la Piel (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olvera

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olvera. The closest is Embalse de Zahara (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Olvera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olvera
  2. 1 km Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación · church, Cádiz
  3. 1 km Castillo de Olvera · heritage site, Cádiz
  4. 14 km Terril · viewpoint, Sevilla
  5. 7 km Convento de Caño Santo · heritage site, Cádiz
  6. 10 km Castillo de Torre Alháquime · heritage site, Cádiz
  7. 4 km Back to Olvera

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From travellers near Olvera

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olvera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1681Castillo de Olvera (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716Terril (14 km)
    Churches714Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema (33 km)
    Museums19Museo de la Piel (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Embalse de Zahara (18 km)
    Parks07Selwo Aventura (68 km)
    Beaches & coast07Playa de Levante (71 km)
    Caves34Cueva del Hundidero (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Mezquita de Marbella (71 km)
    Other attractions02Tholos de El Romeral (82 km)
    Treks01Caminito del Rey (54 km)
    Waterfalls01Las Cascades De Calahonda (87 km)
    Buddhist sites01Enlightenment Stupa (90 km)

    Olvera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olvera?

    Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (church, about 1 km), Castillo de Olvera (heritage site, about 1 km), Castillo de Torre Alháquime (heritage site, about 4 km), Convento de Caño Santo (heritage site, about 12 km), Terril (viewpoint, about 14 km), Iglesia de Santa Ana (church, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Olvera?

    38 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olvera?

    Castillo de Olvera, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Torre Alháquime (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olvera?

    Terril, about 14 km by road; Mirador de Las Palomas (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olvera?

    Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Santa Ana (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olvera?

    Start in Olvera, visit Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, then Castillo de Olvera, then Terril, then Convento de Caño Santo, then Castillo de Torre Alháquime, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olvera?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Olvera

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Olvera’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Olvera on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.