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november 2016
From 1st to 6th November CSI YH*-CSI1*-CSI2* Autumn –Tour ’2015 CSI 2* - CSI YH* Third week of competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre. Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre, tel: 96 296 39 09, email: metoliva@ gmail.com www.metsp.es FREE ENTRY!
Tuesday 1st,8th,15th ,22th,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/ Major 2 Price: €3.50 Timetable: 6pm, 8pm and 22:15pm. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Raspall Game
5pm
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
Wednesday 2th, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th 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 Tower Museum of the “Palacio Condal” (Count’s Palace), the Ethnological Museum and the Roman Kiln. Come and immerse yourself in the heart of the city. The tour could change based on the Museum’s availability 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,
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november 2016
Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th Cine Club
8pm and 10pm
Enjoy the best cinema and latest releases at the new digital cinema with surround sound and 2k digital image, the latest in projection, Don’t hesitate to check the timetable for films in their original versions. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major 10. Price: €3.50. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia
Friday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th 8:30am Market Day 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.
Every Friday night: Let’s have tapas!
8:30pm
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.
From 8th to 13th November CSI YH*-CSI1*-CSI2 Autumn –Tour ’2016 fourth week of competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre. Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre, tel: 96 296 39 09, email: metoliva@ gmail.com www.metsp.es FREE ENTRY!
+ info: 962855528
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november 2016
Sunday 13th Middle-distance fixed-seat rowing regatta
9:00am
Come to the yacht club to watch the departure of these traditional Mediterranean ‘feluccas’, an event in which various yacht clubs from the Valencian Community take part. The regatta will be visible from the beaches of Pau-pi, Aigua Blanca and Rabdells. 5000 m rowing course! www.nauticoliva.es
AAMO Classical Orchestra Concert
11:30am
Santa Cecilia is the patron saint of music, the musicians will put on a party. First concert of the season with enthusiasm, effort and endeavor as the bands present their new members, Perhaps for this reason it is one of the concerts which the musician enjoys the most, since it combines passion for music with the fun of the party. Venue: Teatro Olimpia More information: http://oliva.es Facebook: CulturaOliva
Tuesday 15th Audiovisual Screening: Tales of Hoffman
7:15pm
Enjoy some live opera, screened from the London’s ´Royal Opera House’ on a large screen, with HD quality and surround sound. A production which rekindles a world of romance, comedy, mystery and threats in the 19th century. Play: The Tales of Hoffman Jacuqes Offenbach Venue: Teatro Olimpia Sale: at the ticket office in the Teatro Olimpia More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com
Thursday 24th Romeo and Juliet Enjoy live ballet, screened from the Ballet de San Francisco, on a large screen with HD quality and surround sound. Play: Romeo y Julieta Sale: at the ticket office in the Teatro Olimpia More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com
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November 2016
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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November 2016
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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