In Olvera

Activities | Days Out | In Olvera | Further Afield

There's loads to see and do in Olvera. As well as the numerous activities, we have great nightlife and culture. Take a look below at what this town has to offer.

Nightlife

Olvera has over 80 bars and restaurants, so an evening out is never boring. We also have a disco and nightclub, but if that's not for you there are plenty of quiet bars where you can enjoy a tinto de verano whilst you watch the world go by. Olvera is a very safe town, and children are welcome in most bars, so no need to arrange a baby sitter!

Eating Out

Of course you can try traditianal Andalucían food and tapas in most bars and restaurants, but Olvera also has it's share of Italian cuisine as well. The prices in restaurants are very reasonable, with a 3 course meal (menu del dia, served at lunch time) from only 7€. Try the carne mechada, carne en tomate or boquerones. Delicious!

Culture

As well as the annual fiestas (see below) there's always something happening in Olvera. These range from flamenco displays to art exhibitions, or if there's nothing special going on absorb the day to day life of the town.

The main fiestas in Olvera are:

• January - Three Kings (12th Night) - A procession of floats carrying the three kings winds it's way through the town showering sweets and gifts on the children (and adults, come to think of it!)
• February - Carnival - Carnival week is all about having fun. There's plenty of drinking, dancing and dressing up culminating in the parade of the Carnival Queen and Princesses.
• April - Saints Week - Semana Santa is the most important religious festival in Spain. There are parades almost every day, each one lasting many hours, with hundreds of people dressed in their finest carrying icons of the Virgin and Jesus. A spectacular sight not to be missed.
• April - Lunes de cuasimodo - A very interesting celebration. The whole town makes it's way to the Sanctuary of Our Lady 2km from the town to give thanks and pray that the rains will come again this year and give a good harvest. The festivities go on all day, and you can't go a couple of metres without being offered a glass of manzanilla and tapa. Look out for the beautiful flamenco girls and the proud caballeros (horse riders). Remember to take your sun cream and a large bottle of water.
• May - Corpus Christi - Celebrating the Eucarist, the streets of the old town are strewn with palm leaves and flowers in a spectacular display. Small procession makes it's way through the streets, giving blessings at the many shrines erected along the way
• August - Feria - A week to let your hair down. This is the largest fiesta in Olvera and fairground rides and food stalls are aplenty as everyone enjoys the warm balmy evenings of summer. Lots of eating and drinking takes place of course, at the many casettas set up along the 'feria road' (Olvereños save up all year to pay for these). This week long festivities culminate with a firework display, and everything is over for another year. Don't expect too much to happen before midnight. The locals party all night and sleep all day!