Throughout the month
Permanent Bonsai exhibition
Work of the Oliva artist Antonio Llorca Pellicer. It consists of 15 bonsai trees and 5 mames, some of which are estimated to be between 50 and 80 years old. In addition, there is on display a small collection of Suiseki, a Japanese art consisting of contemplating stones which possess their own natural expression. Location: Tourist Info Oliva
Until 17 October
Exhibition “Francisco Brines: the certainty of poetry”
This exhibition-tribute can be summarised as a walk through the life and work of the poet from Oliva. The writer and winner of the Cervantes Prize in 2020 was intensely inspired in recent years by his residence of l’Elca, a place where everything begins and ends.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 hrs. and afternoons from 17:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Sundays from 11:00 to 13:30 hrs. Location: Ethnological Museum (C/ Tamarit 2-4)
From
1 to 3 October
Festivities in honour of St Francis of Assisi
The patron saint’s festivities in honour of St Francis are one of the most endearing in Oliva, above all due to the special relationship between the church of San Francisco and the convent of Santa Clara. A celebration with the charm of neighborhood parties, but modern, varied and open to the entire town and its visitors.
Programme:
Friday 1 at 21:00: Valencian dancing
Saturday 2 at 20:00: Concert with the choir of Santa Cecilia de Oliva. Sunday 3 at 20:00: Procession. At 22:00 there will be a firework display in the parking lot of the Conservatory.
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Friday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Market Day
08:30h
Oliva market is one of the best known in the province of Valencia, and every Friday of the year it offers a wide variety of local products (seasonal fruit and vegetables), clothing, footwear, and various accessories. We also recommend you visit the Municipal Market open from Monday to Saturday in the morning. Allow yourself to be seduced by the uniqueness of the building and the quality of the products on sale!
Location: Paseo Lluís Vives
Saturday 2 09:30h
Guided tour + Valencian lunch
To celebrate World Tourism Day, from Tourist Info we invite you to take part in a guided tour to get to know the Vila and the Raval and afterwards, enjoy a typical Valencian lunch at the Evaristo Bar with: a figatell (a traditional Valencian pork hamburger) hamburger and caramelised onion, peanuts, lupins, salad, coffee and a drink.
You must sign up beforehand at the Tourist Info office in Oliva. Price: €6 (To be paid at the establishment) Meeting point: Tourist Info Oliva Limited places
Sunday 3
Guided visit to the “Ingenio” de Oliva
09:30h
During the 3 hours that the visit lasts we will be able to discover the history of the “Ingenio” de Oliva, an old sixteenth century, sugar factory that has been recently restored.
You must sign up beforehand by sending an email addressed to secretaria@iecma.net.
Price: €5 Meeting point: Town Hall Square
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Tuesday 5, 19, 26
Game of Raspall
17:00h
“Raspall” is a game that was formerly played in the streets of many villages. In Oliva this sport continues to be practiced and has a growing number of followers. Every Tuesday come to the court and enjoy watching games played by amateurs and professionals.
Location: Nou Trinquet d’Oliva (Paseo Francisco Brines, s/n) Organised by: Club Pilota d’Oliva Facebook: Club Pilota Oliva
Wednesday 6,13,20,27
Guided tour of the historic centre
10:00h
Lively walk suitable for the entire family through the streets of the old walled city of Oliva and its Moorish quarter. Don’t miss it! You must sign up beforehand. For information on the languages used for the tours, please contact: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (next to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28 email: oliva@touristinfo.net
Dani Miquel i els ma me mi mo mu Friday 8
17:30h
This show, for both adults and children, will make you live a thousand adventures, meet characters, and go on a journey with the music of Dani Miquel.
You must sign up beforehand on the Facebook page of the Ajuntament d’Oliva.
Location: Parc de l’Estació.
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Saturday 9
Science day at bird ringing station 09:00h
This is a good opportunity to familiarise yourself with the birds that live in or visit the marsh. Sign up if you want to know a little more about wetland biodiversity!
Starting point: Baix Estalons Trail
Cost of activity: Free.
Sign up beforehand: 679 195 227, parque_pegooliva@gva.es.
Celebración Festividad 9 de October
The City Council of Oliva has programmed various activities to commemorate the day of the Valencians.
More information about the programme of events on the Facebook page of the Ajuntament d’Oliva.
Friday 15
Monstrous monsters
18:00h
A show presented by the company Toc de Retruc combining poetry, comedy, and music, reflecting on the nature of good and evil, in a light-hearted and musical way.
You must sign up beforehand on the Facebook page of the Ajuntament d’Oliva.
Location: Centre Polivalent
Saturday 16
XVII Oliva Poetry Festival
20:00h
On the cusp of celebrating its coming of age, the Poefesta returns. Poets and artists from all over the world, their luggage bursting with verses, will accompany us on a night in which the living word will be the star. As always the Poefesteta will reach out to local education centres, this year by the hand of storyteller Carles Cano, who throughout the month will invite children to enjoy poetry.
Once again, Oliva becomes the capital of poetry!
Location: Centre Polivalent
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Oliva against cancer Sunday 17
10:00h
RunCancer 2021 arrives in this town of the Safor with a non-competitive 5 km circuit. You can sign up at the Local AECC (Spanish Association against Cancer) Board, or at the departure zone itself up to 30 minutes before the start of the race.
Location: Parque de la Estación (El Templete)
From 22 to 24 October
II Fira del Fil (Yarn Fair)
Second edition of the Fira del Fil that will have different activities to promote lacemaking (bolillos), a craft specialism with much renown in our municipality.
Location: Centre Polivalent
Saturday 30
Birds in La Marjal and the osprey
08:30h
A project involving the reintroduction of the Osprey is being carried out in the Pego-Oliva marsh (La Marjal). Get to know the project and the bird, its habits, its flight, its sounds, its issues, its status... and how you can help. We will take advantage of the Ornithological Route of the Marjal to meet other birds that live, visit, hibernate or nest in this wetland.
Starting point: Muntanyeta Verda Parking Cost of activity: Free. Sign up beforehand: 679 195 227, parque_pegooliva@gva.es
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Sunday 31 08:30h
1st edition of the 10K Oliva Nova
A popular race particularly attractive due to the spectacular landscape through which it passes. It is mainly a flat route with gentle undulations, in which the more than 5 kilometres that will be run through the 18hole golf course, designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros, must be highlighted. More information at www.10kolivanova.com
Nit de les ánimes
Oliva celebrates with several acts the feast of All Saints, have a terrific time no matter how old you are. Unmissable! Further information on the Facebook page of the Ajuntament d’Oliva.
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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.
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
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
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 olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528
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