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December 2017
Friday 1st
Workshops at the Youth Centre
Take part in fun and educational activities and do something new with your free time! No registration is required. Laughter Therapy Workshop Time: 8pm to 9pm Henna Workshop Time: 10:30pm to midnight Venue: Oliva Youth Centre More information: Oliva Youth Centre. Tel.: +34 96 2851735
th Friday 1st,15th,22nd,29 and thursday 7th Market Day
8.30am
Every Friday throughout the year, Oliva market, one of the most wellknown markets in the region of Valencia, offers a wide variety of local produce (seasonal fruit and vegetables), clothing, footwear and various accessories. In addition, Monday to Saturday mornings, we recommend you visit the “Mercado Municipal” (Municipal Market). Be swept away by the building’s uniqueness and the quality of the produce on offer
Every Friday night: Let’s have tapas!
8.00pm
In various areas of Oliva – the promenade area, the neighbourhoods of San Francisco de Borja and San Vicente, the old town and the beach there are pubs and restaurants offering a wide variety of tapas that delight our visitors. Enjoy your tapas in the friendly family atmosphere.
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December 2017
Saturday 2nd Modern Dance Masterclass
Put on your dancing shoes and join us at these spectacular dance classes organised by the Youth Centre. No registration is required. Time: 8pm to 9:30pm and 10:30pm to midnight Venue: Oliva Youth Centre More information: Oliva Youth Centre. Tel.: +34 96 2851735
Tuesday 5th,12th,19th,26th
Raspall Game
5.00pm
In the past, “Raspall” was a sport played in the streets of lots of towns. It is still practised in Oliva today and the number of players is on the up. Come to the court, every Tuesday, and enjoy professional and amateur games. Venue: Paseo Francisco Brines Organiser: Club de Pilota d’Oliva Facebook: Pilota Valenciana Oliva http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/
Cinema at the Teatro Olimpia. Discount Day Enjoy the best cinema every Tuesday, discount day, at the new digital cinema with surround sound and 2k digital image, the latest in projection. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major 2 Price: €3.50 Hours: 6pm, 8pm and 10:15pm. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Tuesday 5th
Live ballet. The Nutcracker. Peter Wright
8.15pm
Enjoy the acclaimed adaptation of the Royal Ballet with the brilliant original music of Tchaikovsky on a big screen, with HD quality and surround sound. A family audience adaptation of the classic. Tickets on sale before the screening or during cinema opening hours. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major, 4 More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com facebook: Cultura Oliva, Cine Olimpia Oliva
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December 2017
Thursday 7th,14th,21st,28th
Cinema Club
Enjoy the best cinema and latest releases at the new digital cinema with surround sound and 2k digital image, the latest in projection, Don’t hesitate to check the timetable for films in their original versions. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Sunday 10th
Professional Grand Final V Mixed Trophy Savipecho ‘Escala i Corda i raspall’ We are waiting for you at the Trinquete Municipal to see the finals at 10.30pm. Venue: Oliva Pelota Court. ( Paseo Francisco Brines, no house number). Organized by: SAVIPECHO i Club Pilota Oliva More information: Facebook Club Pilota Oliva
Wednesday 13th,27th
Guided tour through the district of Oliva
10.00am
This walk will take us through the streets of the old walled town of Oliva and the Moorish Raval. We will learn about its history and key buildings, such as the Sugar Mill, the Santa Maria Church and the Palace of the Counts of Oliva. We will also visit the stately buildings of the Archaeological and Ethnological Museums and Mayan’s House. We will also learn about the lives of famous people like Count Serafin de Centelles, the illustrious Gregori Mayans and the politician Gabriel Císcar. Information and registration: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Luis Vives, no house number (next to the Town Market) Tel.: +34 96 285 55 28. Email: oliva@touristinfo.net
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December 2017
Friday 15th
Christmas Decoration Workshop
Create stunningly original Christmas decorations at the Youth Centre. Fill the coming season with light and colour with exciting decorations. No registration is required. Time: 8pm to 9:30pm and 10:30pm to midnight Venue: Oliva Youth Centre More information: Oliva Youth Centre. Tel.: +34 96 2851735
Charity Sports Marathon for Cáritas
5.45pm and 9pm
Help the neediest families this Christmas by participating in an Aqua Fitness Solidarity Masterclass. To join in, all you have to do is bring non-perishable food for Cáritas Interparroquial Oliva to the reception of the heated swimming pool. From 15th December to 7th January. Time: 7.45-9.00 pm Organized by: Gestión Salud y Deporte. Supported by: Serveis Esportius Municipals and Cáritas Interparroquial Oliva More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/
Sunday 17th
Christmas Market
Celebrate Christmas and come once again to the Old Town, where the Oliva Retailers’ Association is organising the traditional all-day Christmas market. Don’t miss it; it’ll surprise you! More information: Facebook: accooliva, Twiter: @accooliva.
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December 2017
Friday 22nd Christmas Window Display Competition In December, shops launch their Christmas campaigns, using their creativity to transform their windows into small and charming festive scenes. Venue: Ethnological Museum More information: Facebook: accooliva, Twitter: @accooliva
Saturday 23rd
Christmas Concert
Don’t miss out on this year’s magnificent Christmas concert – all proceeds will go to the Spanish Association Against Cancer. There will be a performance by the great singer, Ester Casanova, accompanied by the youth bands and symphony of the Association of Arts and Music, and the choir boys of the School of Music. Venue: Teatro Olímpia Time: 7:00pm More information: www.aamoliva.org
Experience a magical Saturday Enjoy the children’s activities and you’ll be able to see Father Christmas walking through the streets of our city. Be prepared! More Information: accooliva
Tuesday 26th Concert
Enjoy this spectacular concert held by the Classical Orchestra of Oliva with the Josep Climent Choir. Venue: Rebollet Church Time: 8pm More information: www.aamoliva.org
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December 2017
Thursday 28th
Family Concert (Real Junior Children’s Theatre). A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
6pm
Enjoy this concert composed by Felix Mendelssohn, streamed in HD from the Madrid Royal Theatre on a big screen with surround sound. Tickets on sale before the screening and during cinema opening times. More information: Oliva.es, Facebook: Cultura Oliva
Friday 29th
San Silvestre Walk around Oliva
8pm
Come down and take part in a non-competitive 5km race. It’s open to all ages and there’ll be a prize for the best fancy dress. Start: Town Hall Square Organised by: L’Espenta Athletics Club More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/
Saturday 30th
San Silvestre Aquatics
8pm to 10pm
Enjoy a different evening trying all sorts of water activities for children and adults guided by coaches from the Oliva swimming club. Afterwards, have a bite to eat courtesy of the club in the sports pavilion café. Venue: Indoor swimming pool. More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/
In December and January
Digital Photography and Photoshop Editing Course
This course will teach you different techniques, and how to compose a photo and use a camera, combining theoretical approaches and practical work. You’ll also learn how to use Photoshop and its main features. Course length : 30 hours Schedule: Saturdays from 9am to 2pm Information and registration : Oliva Youth Centre. Tel.: +34 96 2851735
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December 2017
Discover Oliva’s surroundings
Our city’s surroundings have a lot to offer. We’ll suggest some different options so that you can discover them a bit more. The journey’s getting started. Are you coming?
Routes through Oliva
There are 6 routes which will allow you to enjoy Oliva’s nature and landscapes. Two have footpaths, another two are also suitable for bikes and two are semi-urban. Walk among aromatic plants, unique trees such as kermes oaks and walnut trees, orange fields and the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park.
“Puig del Frare” and “Font Maria Rosa” trail The Font de Maria Rosa trail is one of the most unique within the municipality of Oliva, and it also passes through the municipalities of Villalonga and La Font d’en Carròs. The route begins in the Panorama II residential area and rises to the top of Puig del Frare, one of the highest points in Oliva where you’ll be able to contemplate magnificent views of the coasts of surrounding regions La Safor and La Marina. Starting point: Panorama II residential area Distance: 2.5 km Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Medium
Puig Covatelles trail
This interesting route begins in the Panorama II residential area and leads to the top of Puig de Covatelles. Throughout the course of the trail, you’ll be able to see typically Mediterranean forests, as well as some rural constructions of interest. Starting point: Panorama II residential area Distance: 2.4 km Duration: 1 hour Difficulty: Medium
Climb to the Castillo de Santa Anna
You can start this route at Calle del Niño. After 50 metres, we’ll branch off into Calle de la Subida del Calvario and immediately start the climb along the footpath which leads to the Castillo de Santa Anna [St. Anna’s Castle]. Once we’ve reached the top of the mountain, you’ll be able to make out some magnificent panoramic views of the historic centre, beaches and the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park. Starting point: Calle Calvario Distance: 1 km Duration: 20 minutes Difficulty: Low
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December 2017
Cycling routes
La Safor nature trail – From Oliva to Gandia This trail runs through the old route of the Carcaixent-Dénia railway line, considered to be Spain’s oldest narrow-gauge railway (1864) which was constructed for the orange and silk trade. You can start the trail in Oliva at the end of Paseo de Joan Fuster, following the cycle path towards the municipality of Piles. It’s a straight and comfortable route, during which you’ll be able to see irrigation systems in the plots of land reserved for orange trees. The route continues to the town of Gandia. Once you’re there, you’ll be able to go on to the Parque de la Estación, where you can find an old locomotive, restored and exhibited as a sculpture. Starting point: Oliva-Gandia cycle path Distance: 6.5 km Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Difficulty: Low
Bike ride through Xiricull This trail begins at the crossroads between Paseo de Ladrillares and Camí de la Carrasca. It’s a slightly sloping route along the Les Mines area and starts to climb once you reach Pujalet, until you arrive at La Font del Xiricull. You can return to Oliva by taking the Santa Fe route, passing through the Cavall Bernat mountain. Starting point: Paseo Ladrillares Distance: 5 km Duration: 2 hours Difficulty: Medium
Bike ride to the Font Salada and Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park This route starts at the Gabriel Cicar college. It runs along a flat path among orange trees through Camí Vell de Pego. By turning off onto L’Aigüera de Sant Josep, you’ll reach the Font Salada thermal water spring. This is an excellent place to take a bath and relax in its renowned medicinal waters. From Font Salada, we’ll also be able to enter the Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park and even reach Calapatar by following the course of the river Bullent. This is a perfect habitat for such unique endemisms as the Valencia toothcarp and other species which live in the park. Starting point: Colegio Alfadalí Distance: 6.8 km Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes Difficulty: Low
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