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june 2017
All throughout June Day trips to Ibiza and Formentera
Escape on a day trip created by Balearia just for you, and make the joy of travelling and discovering somewhere new last forever. You can even bring your bike! Let’s go! Departure from Dénia at 9am, Ibiza at 8pm, and Formentera at 9pm. Information and ticket office at your Oliva Travel Agents: •Viajes Costa Mediterránea, Crta Gabriel Ciscar. 58.Tlf 96 285 82 05 •Viajes Simeón, Calle Alcalde Francisco Llorca, 11. Tlf 96 285 88 30 •Viajes Punto Cero, calle Pare Antoni Salelles, 10. Tlf 96 295 01 97 •Viajes El Corte Inglés, calle Major. 36. Tlf 96 296 37 48.
Thursday 1st,8th,15th,22nd,29th
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/ Mayor, 18 Movie Listings: http://www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com/ Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Friday 2nd
Musical - “One Day I’ll Fly Away”
08:00pm
Don’t miss this fantastic musical in English, adapted from “Moulin Rouge”! Created by the professional actor Voro Olmos, it was developed in collaboration with high school students and teachers from IES Gabriel Ciscar. Tickets go on sale at the school and the theatre an hour before the performance starts. Price: 6 € Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18
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nd th th Friday 2 ,9 ,30 Thursday 15th,22nd Market Day
08:30am
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. Venue: The Municipal Market .
Friday 2nd,9th,16th,23rd,30th Every Friday night: Let’s have tapas!
08:00pm
In various areas of Oliva – the promenade area, the neighbourhoods of Sant Francesc and Sant Vicent, 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.
From June 8th till June 18th
“Entre Comarques” Guided tours
Through various regions, cultures and traditions, through the mainland and the coast… The programme of guided tours through the regions of Vall d’Albaida, Ribera Alta y Baja and Safor gets underway, through which a great variety of tourist sites offered by the participating municipalities will be visited. 2 tours per day + local cuisine + welcome gift = 4€ p.p. Registration form: http://bit.ly/2lzBRiT For more information: www.mancomunitat-safor.org Tel: +34 962965003
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Tuesday 6th,13rd,20th,27th Raspall Game
05:00pm
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: Oliva’s New Trinquet ( Paseo Francisco Brines, s/n) Organiser: Club de Pilota d’Oliva Facebook: Club Pilota Oliva http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/
Cinema at the Teatro Olimpia 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/ Mayor, 18 Movie Listings: http://www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com/ Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Wednesday 7th,14th,21st,28th
Visit Oliva’s museums
10:00am
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 (Horno Romano), to name just a few. Come and immerse yourself in the heart of the city! Information and registrations: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Luis Vives s/n. Next to the “Mercat Municipal” (Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28 Email: oliva@touristinfo.net www.olivaturismo.com
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Saturday 10th 5th Charity Dog Event
06:00pm
From 6pm, don’t miss the dog run, the puppy parade, the demonstration of police procedures, and many other activities organised by and for our furry friends. Venue: Zona del “Centre Polivalent” Organised by: Vedama Animal Protection Society.
Thursday 15th
“My Italy”. Concert and documentary screening from Turin’s Teatro Carignani
08:00pm
Witness the best performances, on a giant HD screen. Tickets on sale before the screening or during cinema opening hours. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
From 16th to 18th June
The Oliva Fair
Oliva’s legendary fictional figure, el Tío de la Porra, announces the beginning of Oliva’s festivals. He and his charanga band, dressed in disguise, make the rounds through the schools of Oliva, announcing that the term is over and the festivals are beginning. Over the weekend, you’ll be able to enjoy children’s fairground amusements, a food fair with artisanal and local produce, musical performances, orchestras and singers. Venue: Paseo de l’Estació // Parc de l’Estació Info: www.oliva.es
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Friday 16th V Edition Figatell Sound
09:00pm
Once again, the annual Figatell Sound music festival will be held in our city. Musical performances, food, and surprises in an evening full of partying and fun. Venue: Polideportivo Municipal Oliva. More information: https://www.facebook.com/JovesOlivaMoviment/
Sunday 18th
4th Sailing Regatta League This Sunday, we invite you to join to the Yatch Club to contemplate an Olympic triangle of light sails. The sail display in front of the coast of the Oliva’s beach offers a nice spring picture that will go through the Pau Pi, Aigua Blanca and Rabdells beaches. Info: www.nauticoliva.es/
“Festival de la cançó d’Oliva”
08:00pm
A competition for new singers and music fans that will feature on this year’s programme for “La Fira i Festes d’Oliva 2017”. The Big Final will be held at 8pm in the “Parc de l’Estació”. More information: www.oliva.es
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Friday 23rd Nights of San Juan
Over almost 10km of beaches, gather around the bonfires on a magical night and wish for your heart’s desire as you dip your toes in the sea. Information at: www.oliva.es
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From 23rd to 25th
28th Industrial Motoring and Machinery Fair This year sees the 27th anniversary of the Industrial Motoring and Machinery Fair: 18,000 metres of exhibitions at the axis formed by the roads Lluís Vives, Jaume I and Alcalde Juan Sancho, at the heart of the neighbourhood, meet all the expectations created by the business sector in Safor-Valldigna and the central districts of Valencia to promote their products and services. Sectors such as cars, motorbikes, bicycles, motorhomes, industrial vehicles, navigation, gardening and agricultural machinery and other services related to motors gather at this fair, which has a commercial and consumerist feel, but also a leisurely one. Information: www.oliva.es
Saturday 24th
9th Oliva Soapbox Derby
Come to the Raval and take part in the “9th Oliva Soapbox Derby”. Playful fun designed to inspire the imagination and creativity of the participants, as well as the promotion of the Raval neighbourhood. The prize-winning carts will be exhibited at the “28th Industrial Motoring and Machinery Fair”. Venue: Plaça del Penyot www.oliva.es
Sunday 25th
13th Motorbike Morning
09:30am
Organised by Moto Club Motolio, the bikers’ morning will include lunch and lots of other activities. Whether you own a motorbike or not, you’ll love the sense of speed at this get-together, which brings the party to the city year after year.
Wednesday 28th
“Otello”
08:15pm
Witness the best performances, on a giant HD screen. Tickets on sale before the screening or during cinema opening hours. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
+ info: 962855528
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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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