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January 2018
Tuesday 3rd,10th,17th,24th,31st Enjoy a game of Raspall
17:00 h
“Raspall” is a sport that used to be played on the streets of many villages. It is still played in Oliva and attracts new fans every day. Come down to the pelota court every Wednesday to enjoy games for fans and professionals. Venue: Oliva Pelota Court (Paseo Francisco Brines, no house number) Organised by: Oliva Pelota Club Facebook: Club Pilota Oliva http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/
Cinema at Teatro Olimpia Discount Day Enjoy the best films and latest premières with new digital cinema technology: surround sound and digital 2k resolution – the latest in screening technology. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Wednesday 10th,24th Guided tour through the district of Oliva
20:00h
This walk will take us through the streets of the old walled town of Oliva and the Moorish Raval. We’ll 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’ll also visit the stately buildings of the Archaeological and Ethnological Museums and House Mayans, and 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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January 2018
Thursday 4th,11th,18th,25th Cinema Club every Thursday!
Enjoy the best films and latest premières with new digital cinema technology: surround sound and digital 2k resolution – the latest in screening technology. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Friday 5th,12th,19th,26th
Market Day
8:30h
Oliva’s market is one of the most famous in the province of Valencia, every Friday offering a wide range of home-grown produce (fruit and vegetables), clothes, footwear and several other goods. We also recommend a visit to the Town Market, open Monday to Saturday before noon. Let yourself get taken away by the uniqueness of the building and the quality of the products on offer! Venue: Paseo Luís Vives
Every Friday is tapas night!
20:00h
Throughout Oliva, there are bars and restaurants offering a wide range of tapas dishes to the delight of our visitors, such as in Sant Francesc and Sant Vincent, in the old town and along our beaches and promenades. Everyone is invited to indulge in the delights of tapas in a pleasant, family-oriented atmosphere.
Friday 5th Three Kings Parade
18:30h
The Three Kings Parade will take place on Friday 5th January as follows: - 4pm: Arrival of the Three Kings of the Orient at the home for the elderly, where they will recreate the Adoration of the Magi with a live Nativity scene. - 5pm: Visit to the Las Clarisas Convent. - 6:30pm: The Three Kings Parade, starting at Paseo Jaume I Paseo Lluis Vives, calle Cervantes, calle Constitución and Plaza del Ayuntamiento - 8pm: Speech by the Maji from the balcony of the Town Hall and reading of the winning letter from the essay competition.
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January 2018
Sunday 7th
January Sales
ACCO will get the January Sales season underway, with unbelievable discounts so you can take home everything Santa forgot to bring you!
th From Friday 12 to th Sunday 14 “Calderas” Festival and Medieval Market In the olden days, the Sant Antoni “Calderas” festival was held at the coldest time of the year to feed the poor and needy in the town. A ricebased broth was cooked in large pots (“calderas”) in the Raval district. This centuries-old tradition was revived a few years ago with the support of the festival organisers of calle San Vicent and other Raval locals. It really is a feast for the senses: Enjoy the sights and smells as the food is prepared and then enjoy a nice hot meal in one of the town’s most charming areas. The food will start to be prepared on Saturday 13th at 9am, and will be served at 2pm. There will be a Valencian craft market, performances, workshops and concerts held throughout the weekend.
Traditional “Porrat” of San Antoni
10:00h
There will be an open-air market selling traditional produce, sweets and dried fruit all day at the San Roque square. See you there! More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
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January 2018
Every Saturday. th
From 13 January to 31st March 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
Tuesday 16th
Rigoletto
20:45h
Enjoy Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, streamed in HD from the Royal Opera House in London on a big screen with surround sound. Venue: Teatro Olimpia Tickets on sale at the Teatro Olimpia box office More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com
Sunday 21st
11:00h
Blessing of Animals
Animals will be blessed at the doors of the Santos Antonios chapel. There will then be a passacaglia through the Raval-Gerreria district. More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
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January 2018
Tuesday 16th to Sunday 28th VI Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Spring Tour 2018 Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre MET I 16/01 - 21/01 CSI YH* -CSI1* -CSI2* 23/01 - 28/01 CSI YH* -CSI1* -CSI2* More information: www.metoliva.com
Sunday 28 th
4th March for Peace and Solidarity. El Rebollet School
A non-competitive charity walk where every participant will give a symbolic donation of ₏2 to our town’s NGOs.
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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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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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