agenda
October 2014
from 1st to 12th October Vicent Andrés Estellés exhibition Vicent Andrés Estellés, journalist and Valencian poet who is considered as one of the main Catalan contemporary poetry reformists, similar to other important poets from other times such as Ausiàs March and Joan Roís de Corella. Place: Ethnological museum C/Tamarit, 2-4. Timetable: From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00h to 13:30h. and from 16:00h to 19:00h. Sunday from 11:30h to 13:30h.
Felix de Toledo paintings’ exhibition. “Love stories” Felix Toledo, who was born in Gandia, is an artist that expresses his pure essence brought to Pop Art in “Love Stories”. Beauty, colour, charm and brightness can be appreciated. Perfection, caring and cleanliness in all its lines can be also noticed. Love stories inspired in cinema’s frames. Unique and full of energy stories which are well polished in every detail. Place: Exhibition Hall in “Casa-Museo de Maians”. C/Major, 10. Timetable: From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00h to 13:30h, and from 16:00h to 19:00h. Sunday from 11:30h to 13:30h
wednesday 1st,8th,15th,22nd, 29th Itinerary through the Christian village and Moorish Arrabal
10:00h
On Wednesday morning, we will walk with you down the streets of the historical city centre. We will visit museums, churches and the most emblematic corners of the Christian village and the Moorish quarter. Registrations and meeting point: Oliva Tourist Info (Mercado Municipal) Tel 962855528, oliva@touristinfo.net. Facebook: Turisme Oliva www.tourist-oliva.com Note: Free activity. Registration required.
cinema at theatre Olimpia All weekends Enjoy the best films at the best price. Information about the films: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cinema-olimpia/
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agenda
October 2014
friday 3rd,10th,17th, 24th 31st Market Day
8:30 h
This is one of the most well-known markets in the region of Valencia. Every Friday, all year long, it offers a wide variety of the region’s best products and different complements to our residents, visitors, tourists and excursionists. In addition, from Monday to Saturday we recommend you to visit the “Mercat Municipal” (municipal market), for the building singularity and the good quality of the fresh and daily products offered.
Every Friday night: Let’s have a snack!
20:00h
In different areas of Oliva -Paseo, San Francisco and San Vicente neighbourhoods, old town and beach- pubs and restaurants offer a wide variety of snacks which delight our visitors. A friendly atmosphere prevails all night long inviting you to taste the snacks comfortably. You will be able to find the detailed route at the tourism office. Facebook: Bares Gastroliva , Gastroliva Oliva, Divendres De TAPES Gastroliva.
from 3rd to 5th October
Sant Frances de Assís, Patron of Oliva.Neighbourhood’s Festivity Enjoy one of the most dynamic and young neighbourhood in Oliva. This year you will find a wide variety of acts: traditional, cultural and touristic. The most important acts: Friday 3rd at 9:30pm, dance festival at Niño street. Sunday the 5th, at 7.30pm, procession acompanied by a traditional music grup. To end the festivities, fireworks at carpark conservatorio. Please check the attached PDF for more details.
2nd day of the Trolling Fishing Contest
13:00h
Come to the Nautical Club around 1 pm to see the catch of fish like tunas, albacore tunas, mackerels, etc... with weights ranging from 1 to 15 kg. This is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines are drawn through the water and may be behind a moving boat, like a kayak (very popular nowadays), a sea scooter, etc. to maximise the effectiveness. Organiser: Club Náutico Oliva (Nautical Club of Oliva), www.nauticoliva.es
tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st 28th Raspall Game
17:00h
In the past, “Raspall” was a sport played in the streets of lots of towns. And nowadays, in Oliva, this game is still practised and the number of players is increasing. Every Tuesday, you can come around to the “Trinquet” and enjoy the games where professionals and amateurs are playing. Place: Calle Trinquete nº7. Organiser: Club de Pilota d’Oliva Facebook: Pilota Valenciana Oliva
+ info: 962855528
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agenda
October 2014
thursday 9th
1st Mediterranean Trophy Rhythmic Gymnastics groups
Place: Sport Centre Oliva Organiser: Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Ritmoliva Facebook: Gimnasia Ritmica Ritmoliva
from 9th to 25th II Theaterfestival “Vila D’Oliva”
Oliva hosts for the second time an amateur theatre competition. So, we can enjoy five shows where different companies from our region will perform. These are the dates: Thursday 9th at 19:00h, Lletraferits comedians, from Gandia Saturday 11th at 19:00h, Burrumballa teatre from Paiporta Friday 17th at 21:30h, Kabuts teatre, from Font d’Encarros Saturday 18th at 19:00h, La butaca teatre de Pego Saturday 25th at 19:00h Awards Ceremony and Professional Theatre: CULTUR-ARTS. The Company “Albena Teatre” is back in Oliva! Place: Olimpia Theatre. C/Major, 18 Tickets’ price: 3 € More info: www.oliva.es
friday 10th
October 9th Commemorative acts in Oliva
18:00 h
You cannot miss the commemorative acts of October the 9th, Valencian Community day, in which is celebrated King James I the Conqueror`s triumphant entrance to the city of Valencia. 18:00h Children’s entertainment with workshops and popular games. 20:00h “Correllengua” with musics “dolçainers i muixeranga” 23:00h VERD CEL concert at Olimpia Theatre, C/Major, 18. Price in advance 3€.
saturday 11th
Guided tour of the Pego- Oliva Marshes Nature Park
9:30 h The guided tour will allow you to discover the fauna, flora and understand the geology of the nature park. Starting point - 9am at the car park entrance in Oliva Nova. Contact details: parque_pegooliva@gva.es, 679 196 461 / 679 195 227 (de 9.00 a 14.00h). Free activity. Please make ensure that you bring comfortable clothes, sun protection, binoculars and digital camera.
+ info: 962855528
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agenda
October 2014
friday 17th
Elvira Cambrills Book’s Launch
20:15 h
Place: Envic’s Library Paseo Gregori Maians, 36 http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/generico/agenda.
sunday 19th
IV Trophy for the slowest boat
11:30 h
We recommend that you come along to the Yacht Club and attend the race (first prize Parchis de Oro.). This quirky regatta (which is a sporting event consiting of a series of boat races) will be rewarding a boat that does not normally compete in other regattas. With a distance of six miles, the deployment of these boats offers a wonderful autumnal picture of the beaches of Oliva. For more information visit www.nauticoliva.es
from 23rd- 9th november Autumn –Tour ’2014. CSI 2* - CSI YH* “3 WEEKS” Competitions begin for three weeks at the Equestrian Centre in Oliva Nova. Week 1. From the 23rd to the 26th Week 2. From the 28th to November 2nd Week 3. From the 4th to the 9th CSI YH: 3 horses per age- CSI 2*: 4 horses in total Equestrian Centre Oliva Nova, tel: 96 296 39 09, e-mail: metoliva@gmail.com www.metsp.es FREE ENTRANCE!
friday 24th Library day Varied activities in library’s timetable (09:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 20:00). Place: Tamarit Library C/Tamarit, 6 http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/generico/agenda
+ info: 962855528
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agenda
October 2014
7th Oliva Gastronomic Exhibition from the 24th to the 26th Events
This year the exhibition seeks to give an insight into our agriculture and its main products: citrus fruits. You can enjoy some of the tastiest dishes that we offer, they include our land grown products and try the famous “agua de Valencia”, attend a cocktail demonstration. Place: “Parc de l’Estació” Saturday 18th, 1st stuffed pepper Amateur Contest at “Centre Polivalent” at 12:00 pm. Saturday 25th, 2nd stuffed pepper Professional Contest “Pebrera d’Or Ciutat d’Oliva”, at the exhibition’s enclosure. At 12:00 pm At 12:00pm. Route of the figatell (small burguer). For more information about the timetable’s activities check the following link: www.oliva.es
saturday 25th
09:00h
Route to the Gamell cave in Denia.
You are welcome to join us on route from Cami de les Colonies (Colonial route) to Cava del Gamell (Gamell’s Cave). You can enjoy Denia’s incredible/spectacular views and observe Montgo and learn about its history as well as discover the local flora and landscape. Distance of the route: 12 Km, Difficulty: easy, Duration: approximately 4 hours. Contact Details: 966 423 205 / 679 196 461 / 679 195 227 (de 9.00 a 14.00h). Recommended to bring: hiking boots, water, breakfast plus snacks, sun hat and rain coat.
sunday 26th 11th Bobbin Lace Meeting
10:00h Organiser: “Associació de bolilleres i artesans del fil d’Oliva” Place: Centre Polivalent Ronda Sud. If you want to see the Bobbin lace Meeting calendar, please click in the following link: http://www.elrincondelbolillo.com/encuentros-de-bolillos/
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agenda October 2014 friday 31st
Professional Theatre: Toni Albà
22:00h
The great actor Toni Albà offers us a show full of irony and good humour. Show: Bufonant Place: Olimpia’s Theatre. C/Major, 18 Tickets price: 6 €
Horror night at the library
21:00 h
This is an activity for children between 10 and 14 years old. Previous registration is required. Place: Tamarit Library. C/Tamarit, 6 http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/generico/agenda
October, gastronomic month.