Throughout the month
Autumn Met 2021
International jumping competition that is held in the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre, with riders from across the world participating.
Competitions
MET II 02.11.21 – 07.11.21 CSIYH* / CSI1* / CSI3* 09.11.21 – 14.11.21 CSIYH* / CSI1* / CSI3* MET III 23.11.21 – 28.11.21 CSIYH* / CSI1* / CSI2* 30.11.21 – 05.12.21 CSIYH* / CSI1* / CSI3* 07.12.21 – 12.12.21 CSIYH* / CSI1* / CSI3*
Further information: www.metoliva.com Telephone: 96 296 39 09
Permanent bonsai exhibition
The work of the artist from Oliva, Antonio Llorca Pellicer, it consists of 15 bonsai trees, 5 mame bonsais, some of which are estimated to be between 50 and 80 years old. They will also be exhibiting a small suiseki collection, a Japanese artform involving the contemplation of stones that have a natural expression of their own.
Venue: Oliva Tourist Info
Tuesday 2,9,16,23 and 30
Raspall match
5 pm
“Raspall” is a sport that used to be played on the streets of many villages. This sport is still played in Oliva and it is becoming increasingly popular. Every Tuesday, come to the court and watch matches between amateurs and professionals.
Venue: Nou Trinquet d’Oliva (Paseo Francisco Brines, s/n) Organised by: Club Pilota d’Oliva Facebook: Club Pilota Oliva
Cinema at the Olimpía Theatre – Audience Day
Enjoy the best films and latest releases with state-of-the-art digital cinema, surround sound and 2k digital resolution, the latest in film projection.
Venue: Olimpia Theatre. C/ Major, 18 Movie listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
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Wednesday 3,10,17 and 24
Guided tour of the old town
10 am
A lively walk that is suitable for the whole family, around the streets of the old walled town of Oliva and the old Moorish El Raval. Don’t miss it! Pre-registration required. For information about the language for each tour, contact: Oliva Tourist Info Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (next to the Municipal Market) Tel.: 96 285 55 28. Email:oliva@touristinfo.net
Friday 5
Introductory workshop to skateboarding
Free workshops that are suitable for all ages, for a maximum number of 10 people.
Venue: Municipal Sports Centre. Registration: Workshop, Friday 5 November from 5:30pm to 6:30pm: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScv0lLvdPx.../viewform... Workshop, Friday 5 November from 6:30pm to 7:30pm: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdPLoh.../viewform... Further information: Facebook “Ajuntament d’Oliva”
“Fem por o fugirem” guided tour 8 pm
At 8pm on Friday, 5 November, a guided tour is being held by Andén Publishing House from the Tamarit Library around the historic quarter of Oliva, telling of legends and scary stories, based on the book “Fem por o fugirem”, aimed at young people aged 15 and above. You will need to register in advance for this activity by calling 962963740, emailing bibliotecatamarit@gmail.com, or visiting the website https://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva
Friday 5, 12, 19, 26
Market day
08:30 am
Oliva’s market, one of the best-known in the province of Valencia, offers a wide variety of local produce (seasonal fruit and vegetables), clothing, footwear and accessories every Friday of the year. We also recommend visiting the Municipal Market, which is open during the morning from Monday to Saturday. You will not be able to resist this unique building and the quality of the products on offer!
Venue: Paseo Lluís Vives
November 2021
November 2021
From 5 to 7 November
V International Art Fair. “Olivarte 2021”
During the weekend, all kinds of artists will be presenting their pieces to visitors by bringing samples of their work from their studios in a fun, family atmosphere.
Venue: Centre Polivalent (Paseo Antonio Mestre Sanchis, 39) Organised by: “Arts and Events Safor” Further information: Email: vivart.oliva@gmail.com Telephone: +34 620 36 41 99 +34 645 78 67 61
Sunday 21
09 am
Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park would like to invite you to discover our dune ecosystem from a different perspective. Understand the geological relationship between the shoal, the dunes and the marshes, discover the fauna and flora that are common in these habitats and learn about the significant threats that they have to contend with, as we take a pleasant stroll.
Starting place and time: Starts at 9am at Oliva Nova Beach car park. Cost of the activity: free Duration of the activity: around 2 hours Organised by: Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural Park Further information and registration: 679195227 parque_pegooliva@gva.es http://www.parquesnaturales.gva.es/es/web/pn-marjal-de-pego-oliva
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“The mystery of the dunes” guided tour
November 2021 agenda
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.
1. “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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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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November 2021 agenda