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Tarifa is a beautiful place at the southernmost tip of Europe, known for: • The stunning beaches like Playa de la Miramar and Playa de los Lances • The historic old town with its narrow streets and whitewashed houses • The 10th-century Tarifa fortress overlooking Morocco • The best surf and kitesurf spots in Europe

We didn't manage to visit the castle... unfortunately. It was constantly closed. We did see people upstairs, but we don't understand how they got there.

A visit to the fortress is worthwhile. Unfortunately, the camera obscura was not available for viewing during our visit.

The Parish of Our Lady of the Incarnation is one of Olvera's most iconic monuments, both for its imposing architecture and its historical and religious significance. It was commissioned by the Dukes of Osuna at the end of the 18th century and completed in 1843. It was built on the remains of an old Moorish mosque and a Gothic-Mudejar church, the apse of which is still preserved in the baptismal chapel. It has undergone several restorations, the most recent between 1994 and 1999, and again in 2010 after a fire damaged a processional image.

Olvera Castle is one of the most iconic monuments in the White Villages of Cádiz, offering a stunning historical and visual experience. It was built in the late 12th century by the Arabs as part of the defensive system of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. After the Christian conquest, the castle was renovated several times, incorporating Christian architectural elements. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1985 and is part of the Olvera Historic-Artistic Complex.

Castillo de Santa Catalina was built 300 years ago. I highly recommend a visit; it's free. There are many beautiful photo opportunities at the Castillo de Santa Catalina. I particularly like the view from the inside to the outside through the viewing bulkheads.

Cannot be visited at this time. June 2025

The Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación in Olvera is the town's most striking church building and, together with the neighboring Moorish castle, dominates the town's panorama. It towers high above the historic Barrio de la Villa district and is visible from afar. The church was built in 1822 in the neoclassical style on the foundations of an earlier Renaissance church. This, in turn, stood on the site of a former Muslim mosque, as was common in many Andalusian towns. Construction dragged on for decades and was not completed until the end of the 19th century. The church is characterized by its monumental façade, flanked by two large towers. The building's style was inspired by the great cathedrals of Spain – unusually imposing for a town the size of Olvera.