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From June 29 th to July 1 st The 29 th Industrial Motor and Machinery Fair The 29 th annual Motor Fair will boast 18,000 metres of exhibitions and will be located along the line formed by the Luis

Sectors such as the automobile, moped, industrial vehicle, nautical, gardening and agriculture come together at this festival which not only attracts buyers and sellers but is also a fantastic

You can find them along the 10km stretch of our coast on the following beaches: Terranova, Pau-Pi, Aigua Blanca, AiguaMorta and Les Deveses.

1 From June 29 th to July 1 st The 29 th Industrial Motor and Machinery Fair The 29 th annual Motor Fair will boast 18,000 metres of exhibitions and will be located along the line formed by the Luis Vives, Jaume I and Alcalde Juan Sancho avenues. Sectors such as the automobile, moped, industrial vehicle, nautical, gardening and agriculture come together at this festival which not only attracts buyers and sellers but is also a fantastic leisure activity. Information: Throughout the whole of July Beach bars Oliva s beach bars return for another year! You can find them along the 10km stretch of our coast on the following beaches: Terranova, Pau-Pi, Aigua Blanca, AiguaMorta and Les Deveses. Our beach bars have been, and continue to be, one of the biggest attractions for our residents, visitors and tourists. Their styles and looks improve year after year. Throughout the whole of summer, they offer a large variety of activities be it aquatic, environmental, athletic, cultural, thematic, culinary...there is something for everyone, come along and ask. They will surprise you! Estiu Actiu Sporting activities on Pau-pi beach, free and open to all. Each day, there are activities like Body Physical, Pilates and Piloxing. Have an active summer! Venue: Mitja Galta sports area (next to the Yacht Club) Schedule: Monday to Friday at 8:15pm More information: Day trips to Ibiza and Formentera Take advantage of the day trips that the Balearic Islands offer to take a quick excursion and gain first-hand knowledge of the islands. Do not forego the pleasure of travelling and discovering new places. Go for it! Information and ticket sales in Oliva s travel agencies: Viajes Costa Mediterránea Crta Gabriel Ciscar, 58. Tel: Viajes Simeón Calle Alcalde Francisco Llorca, 11. Tel: Viajes Punto Cero Calle Pare Antoni Salelles, 10. Tel: Viajes El Corte Inglés Calle Major, 36. Tel:

Tuesday 3 rd,10 th,17 th,24 th,31 st Enjoy a game of Raspall 17:00h Raspall is a sport that used to be played on the streets of many villages.

Venue: Oliva Pelota Court (Paseo Francisco Brines, no house number) Organised by: Oliva Pelota Club Facebook: Club Pilota Oliva http://oliva.

in screening technology. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.

2 Tuesday 3 rd,10 th,17 th,24 th,31 st Enjoy a game of Raspall 17:00h Raspall is a sport that used to be played on the streets of many villages. It is still played in Oliva and attracts new fans every day. Come down to the pelota court every Tuesday to enjoy games for fans and professionals. Venue: Oliva Pelota Court (Paseo Francisco Brines, no house number) Organised by: Oliva Pelota Club Facebook: Club Pilota Oliva Cinema at Teatro Olimpia Discount Day Enjoy the best films and latest premières with new digital cinema technology: surround sound and digital 2k resolution the latest in screening technology. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: Facebook: Cine Olimpia Wednesday 4 th,11 th,18 th, 25 th Guided tour of the district of Oliva 10:00h A lively tour suitable for the whole family which will pass through the streets of the old walled city of Oliva and the Raval neighbourhood. You will also visit the stately buildings of the Archaeological and Ethnological Museums as well as Mayans House. Not to be missed! Prior registration is required For information about the language of the tours, contact: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Luis Vives s/n. (next to the Town Market) Tel: oliva@touristinfo.net Thursday 5 th,12 th,19 th, 26 th Cinema Club every Thursday! Enjoy the best films and latest premières with new digital cinema technology: surround sound and digital 2k resolution the latest in screening technology. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: Facebook: Cine Olimpia olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info:

Thursday 5 th,12 th,19 th, 26 th Font Salada Concerts 22:30h The Rural Font Salada Hotel offers a series of concerts that are not to be missed!

com 962 131 742/ 626 308 233 Friday 6 th Flamenkiko Nights On the first Friday of every month, get ready to enjoy the best of the Mediterranean while savouring an excellent dinner and dancing the

com Friday 6 th,13 th, 27 th and Thursday 19 th Market day 22:00h 08:30h Oliva s market is one of the most famous in the province of Valencia, every Friday offering a wide range of home-grown produce

3 Thursday 5 th,12 th,19 th, 26 th Font Salada Concerts 22:30h The Rural Font Salada Hotel offers a series of concerts that are not to be missed! Spend a magnificent evening in a prime location, the centre of the natural park. Free entry. More information: / Friday 6 th Flamenkiko Nights On the first Friday of every month, get ready to enjoy the best of the Mediterranean while savouring an excellent dinner and dancing the best rumbitas. Venue: Restaurante Kiko Port More information: Friday 6 th,13 th, 27 th and Thursday 19 th Market day 22:00h 08:30h Oliva s market is one of the most famous in the province of Valencia, every Friday offering a wide range of home-grown produce (fruit and vegetables), clothes, footwear and several other goods. We also recommend a visit to the Town Market, open Monday to Saturday before noon. Let yourself get taken away by the uniqueness of the building and the quality of the products on offer! Venue: Paseo Luís Vives Friday 6 th,13 th, 19 th, 27 th Every Friday is tapas night! 20:30h Throughout Oliva, there are bars and restaurants offering a wide range of tapas dishes to the delight of our visitors, such as in Sant Francesc and Sant Vincent, in the old town and along our beaches and promenades. Everyone is invited to indulge in the delights of tapas in a pleasant, family-oriented atmosphere.

Saturday 7 th Charity Night Run 21:00h Charity run to raise money for the Red Cross. A 5km track for runners and 2.5km for walkers, passing through the beaches of Oliva.

Recorded showing of the Ballet from the Arts Centre (Melbourne) Experience the finest works on the big screen and in high definition.

com Facebook: Cine Olimpia Friday 13 th A fantastic equestrian show featuring purebred Andalusian horses, dinner and flamenco dancing.

4 Saturday 7 th Charity Night Run 21:00h Charity run to raise money for the Red Cross. A 5km track for runners and 2.5km for walkers, passing through the beaches of Oliva. Information and sign-up: Red Cross Oliva (C/Guillem de Castro) Thursday 12 th Cinderella. Recorded showing of the Ballet from the Arts Centre (Melbourne) Experience the finest works on the big screen and in high definition. Tickets on sale before the screening and during cinema opening times. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: Facebook: Cine Olimpia Friday 13 th A fantastic equestrian show featuring purebred Andalusian horses, dinner and flamenco dancing. Information and booking: Restaurante Viva España Tel: :00h Flamenco Show 21:00h Monday 16 th Marine procession in honour of Virgen del 20:00h Carmen On this Sunday, the church of Oliva s beach will hold a large mass in honour of the Virgen del Carmen. After, from the Yacht Club, there will be a procession in the sea, led by the depiction of the patron saint of sailors and fishermen. olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info:

Sunday 15 th Festive music concert 20:00h Festive music concert organised by the concert band of the Musical Arts Association of Oliva.

of colour and fun. For four days, you can enjoy the rhythm of the music in the streets and the cábilas. The Moors y Christians entrances are a spectacle of music, dance, fights, floats, horses.

To end the celebration, on Sunday, go along to the Christian s conquest where the combatants will fire muskets until the Christian leader occupies the castle.

5 Sunday 15 th Festive music concert 20:00h Festive music concert organised by the concert band of the Musical Arts Association of Oliva. Venue: Parc de l Estació From July 19 th to 22 nd Moors and Christians Festival Oliva s Moors y Christians festival, listed as an event of tourist interest, gives us the chance to have a holiday full of colour and fun. For four days, you can enjoy the rhythm of the music in the streets and the cábilas. The Moors y Christians entrances are a spectacle of music, dance, fights, floats, horses...on Saturday at dawn, go to the beach to witness the disembarkation. To end the celebration, on Sunday, go along to the Christian s conquest where the combatants will fire muskets until the Christian leader occupies the castle. Information about the festival s schedule: Thursday 19 th. Opening ceremony, Musician s day and the night of the Puchero Friday 20 th. Christian s entrance day Saturday 21 st. Disembarkment, Embassy day and the Moors entrance day. Sunday 22 nd. Reconquest of the castle and the closing ceremony. Thursday 26 th Turandot. Recorded Showing of the Opera from Sydney Opera House (Australia) 20:00h Experience the finest works on the big screen and in high definition. Tickets on sale before the screening and during cinema opening times. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Mayor, 18 Listings: Facebook: Cine Olimpia Friday 27 th 22:00h La vida de Calabacín. Film on the beach The Provincial Tourist Board València Turisme invites you to enjoy the best cinema listings on the seafront this summer. Don t forget your chair or towel! Venue: Plaza Europa (next to the Red Cross)

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?

6 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

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

7 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

agenda September 2018

agenda September 2018 Until 16 th September Beach bars Oliva s beach bars return for another year! You can find them along the 10km stretch of our coast on the following beaches: Terranova, Pau-Pi, Aigua Blanca, AiguaMorta