Olivenza (Olivença in Portuguese) is a town of the Badajoz province, whose capital is 27 kms.
Understand
Olivenza has been the subject of dispute between Spain Y Portugal since its occupation by the former in 1801. Since then it has been continuously claimed by Portugal, without success. To this day, although there are still associations that claim it, it does not seem that its status is going to change, nor soon.
To get
It can be reached by road from Badajoz, to which it is connected by regional highway.
Travel
It is a small town that can be covered on foot.
Watch
- Bastioned fortifications.
Due to its border situation and the constant dispute with Spain, Olivenza was fortified, this being a good example of military engineering.
- 1 Olivenza Castle.Built by the Order of the Temple in the thirteenth century, to which the Castilian king gave the city for his help in the conquest of the taifa of Badajoz. Later, the keep was built for him, which in its day was the highest in Portugal.
- town hall. Of particular merit is the façade of the town hall, a beautiful manueline style.
- Church of Santa María del Castillo. Main church of the city.
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To buy
To eat
The most traditional typical sweet of Olivenza is the tecula mecula, a cake made with almonds, egg yolk, sugar and puff pastry. Other typical sweets include piñonates and other sweets of Andalusian influence, made of puff pastry, nuts, honey, etc.