Övraby is higher than the twin village Nedraby, is slightly larger and a brilliant example of an old, genuine Scanian village. Övraby is situated on the heights above the Nybroån valley and Örupsdalen. The village is dominated by the 12th century church in Romanesque style. There are a number of details in the church's construction that indicate that the church may have been built in the mid-12th century, making it one of the oldest in the Nordic region, including missing roof beams in the roof truss.
Other dominant features of the summery village are the Övrabyborg estate and Övraby Mölla, a stone's throw to the south. Övraby mill is a well-preserved Dutch mill, built in 1887. The mill is still in working order and a number of times a year the Övraby Mölla Association organises so-called mill days when the mill is put into use, which attracts many interested parties. The environment with the mill and miller's residence is genuinely characteristic.
Övrabyborg was founded in the 18th century through a merger of several different homesteads in the village. Today, Övraby offers a rather impressive range of activities, with the parish house being the venue for many different kinds of meetings. Here, the village's farmers, gardening enthusiasts, craftsmen, artists and media people meet.
The nearest major town with services of various kinds, such as a travel centre, school and childcare and nursing home, is the central town Tomelilla, just under three kilometres due north. Bus connections are available in Övraby towards Bollerup as well as towards Ystad.
