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january 2017
Tuesday 3rd Christmas Storytelling
11.00am
Tamarit Library invite you to share special moments reading with the little ones, providing a selection of Christmas tales and stories. Venue: Tamarit Library More information: www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva/proyecto.htm
Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th Robotix Workshop Introduction to Robotics with Lego Mindstorms EV3. Introduction to EV3 mechanics and programming using different motors and sensors. More information: Casal Jove (Oliva Youth Centre). Tel.: +34 962 85 17 35
Tuesday 3rd,10th,17th,24th,31st 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
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 Timetable: 6pm, 8pm and 22:15pm. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
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Wednesday 4,11,18,25, Visit Oliva’s museums
10am
Every Wednesday morning we take you on a tour of Oliva’s museums, all of which are located in historical and restored buildings: the Archaeological Museum the Casa de Mayans, the Etnological Museum (Museo Etnológico), or the Roman Furnace (el Horno Romano), to name just a few. Visit free of charge Come and immerse yourself in the heart of the city. Information and registrations: OlivaTourist Information, Paseo Luis Vives s/n. Next to the “Mercado Municipal” (Municipal Market). Tel: 96 285 55 28. Email: oliva@touristinfo.net. www.olivaturismo.com
Thursday 5,12,19,26 Cine Club
8.00pm and 10.00pm
Enjoy the best cinema and latest releases at the new digital cinema with surround sound and 2k digital image, the latest in projection. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major 10. Price: €3.50. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Friday 13rd,20th,27th andThursday 5th Market day
8.00am
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. Facebook: Bares Gastroliva, Gastroliva Oliva.
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. Detailed route available at the tourism office. Facebook: Bares Gastroliva, Gastroliva Oliva.
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Thursday 5th Three Kings’ Parade
6.30pm
The Three Kings’ parade will take place on Thursday, 5th January with the following itinerary: - 4.00 pm: arrival of their Majesties the Three Kings of the Orient at the home for the elderly where they will worship with the living Nativity scene. - 5.30 pm: visit to the Convent of las Clarisas. - 6.30 pm: Three Kings’ Parade. Leaving from Paseo Jaume I Paseo Lluis Vives, calle Cervantes, calle Constitución and Plaza del Ayuntamiento - 8.00 pm: speech by their Majesties from the balcony of the Town Hall and reading of the winning letter from the essay competition.
Friday 6th
ACCO [Oliva Retailers’ Association] Three Kings’ Cake This Christmas, the Oliva Retailers’ Association is giving away cash prizes in the Three Kings’ Cake. Buy your cake from any of the participating bakeries and find the cake full of eurACCOs (gift vouchers). Venue: Blat i sucre Bakery, C/Mayor, 40. Sanchis Bakery, C/Pare Antoni Salelles, 4. Sant Vicent Bakery, Avd/València, 10.
Saturday 7th New Year’s Concert
8.00pm
Start the year with a concert held by the Arts and Music Association of . Concert and ballroom dance. Do not miss it! Venue: Centro Polivalent. c/ Ronda sur More information: www.aamoliva.org
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Saturday 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!
Pokémon Go Walk
10am
A fun and cultural walk where you can learn interesting things about the local heritage while playing Pokémon Go. More information: Casal Jove (Oliva Youth Centre). Tel.: +34 962 85 17 35
Thursday 12nd The Australian Ballet
8.00pm
Alexei Ratmansky, the most sought-after choreographer in the world and a master of narrative ballet, will not miss a beat of Prokofiev’s cinematic score while recounting Cinderella’s rise from rags to riches. Tickets on sale before screening or during cinema opening hours. More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com , facebook: Cultura Oliva, Cine Olimpia Oliva
From Friday 13th to Sunday15th ‘Calderas’ festival and medieval market
9.00am
In the past, the Sant Antoni ‘calderas’ festival was held at the coldest time of the year to feed the poor and needy in the town. In those days, soupy rice was cooked in large pots in the district of Raval. This centuries-old tradition was revived a few years ago with the support of the festival organisers of calle San Vicent and other locals from Raval. It is a feast for the senses: enjoy the sights and smells as the food is prepared and then eat a nice hot meal in one of the town’s most charming areas. Preparation of the meals on Saturday 14th begins at 9.00 am and food is served at 2.00 pm. Throughout the weekend, there will be a Valencian craft market, performances, workshops and concerts.
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Tuesday 17th
Traditional ‘Porrat’ of Sant Antoni
10.00am
All day long in the plaza de San Roque, you will find an open-air market selling traditional produce, sweets and dried fruit. See you there! More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
Sunday 22nd Blessing of animals
11.00am
The blessing of animals will be held at the doors of Santos Antonios chapel. There will be a passacaglia through the Raval-Gerreria district. Más información: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
From Tuesday 17th to Sunday 29th VI Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre. Spring Tour 2017. MET I From 17 to 22 CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI2* From 24 to 29 CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI2* More information: metoliva@gmail.com , www.metsp.es. Telephone: 96 296 39 09
Saturday 28th Legends of Pinet
10.30am
The district of Raval is the scene of three fantastic legends compiled by Doménec Morell in the book ‘Dotzena i mitja de llegendes del Pinet’. Share a fun cultural experience with the whole family on this dramatic journey. Starting venue: Tamarit Library. C/ Tamarit, 4. Organised by: Library service.
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From Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th Massage Taster Days Professionals from the Centre UMA will be offering massages for a voluntary donation. Individual sessions and in pairs. Venue: Centre UMA, C/ Walt Disney, 9 Schedule: 10am to 2pm; 4pm to 7pm More information: www.uma-univers-com Facebook: Centre UMA
Sunday 29th 3rd 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 city’s NGOs. Time: 11am
Tuesday 31st Live Opera In Il Trovatore, Verdi evokes our strongest feelings and constantly moves us from one extreme to the other. Enjoy live opera, screened from ‘Sydney Harbour’, on a giant HD screen with surround sound. Tickets on sale before screening or during cinema opening hours. More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com , facebook: Cultura Oliva, Cine Olimpia Oliva
February 10th, 11th and 12th Ski Trip Come with us to the Boí-Taüll ski resort in the Pyrenees with travel and accommodation included. Hurry! Don’t lose your spot! Registration and more information at the Casal Jove (Oliva Youth Centre). Tel.: +34 962 85 17 35
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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 oliva.es
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