throughout the month Tamarit Reading and conversation Groups 1- Groups for reading books and comment them. During this month we are having two reading groups. In case you need more information please check the Tamarit Library link. 2- Exchange conversation: English group: English-Spanish, Monday from 18:00h to 19:30 h Venue: Biblioteca Tamarit nº 2 For more information about check out at Oliva s libraries: http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva/proyectos.htm Luxury excursions 8-hour luxury excursions along the coast from Oliva to Denia - Cabo de San Antonio, Javea, Cabo de la Nao. Including fuel and skipper. Dropping anchor at Cala Sardinera and Cala Granadella. Catering optional. 5-hour trip along the coast. Including skipper and fuel. Full-day charter, including skipper, excluding fuel, for daytrips (Ibiza, Formentera). Rodman 38 Fly - 12m. Max. 11 people Information: Group reservations, prices and contact: Email:va@vicenteandres.com; cristinafclavo@hotmail.com Facebook: adeacharter@hotmail.com until 14 th February Valencian Book Exhibition A tour from the 13 th century Codex to the 21 st century that shows the Valencian contribution to the world of literature through the vast collection accumulated by the Valencian Library. Venue: Temporary exhibition room at the Ethnological Museum Time: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10.00 am-1.00 pm and 4.00 pm-7.30 pm and Sundays from 11.30 am-1.30 pm http:///arees/vida-cultural/cultura/ tuesday 2 nd,9 th,16 th,23 rd Raspall Game 17:00h 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 http:///arees/vida-cultural/esports/
tuesday 2 nd,9 th,16 th,23 rd 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 10:15pm. Movie Listings:http:///arees/vida-cultural/cultura/ Facebook: Cine Olimpia wednesday 3 rd Traditional Porrat of Sant Blai All day in the plaza Ganguis, you will find an open-air market selling traditional produce, sweets and dried fruit. See you there! More information: http:///arees/vida-cultural/cultura/ wednesday 3 rd,10 th,17 th,24 th Famous People Tour 10:00h On Wednesday mornings, we join you on a new tourist route to get to know some of the most famous people from Oliva. The exhibitions will allow us to learn more about Gregorio Mayans and Gabriel Ciscar among others. We will also visit landmarks associateed with them and their lives. Come and step into the heart of the city. Information and reservations: Tourist Info Oliva, Paseo Luis Vives s/n. Next to the Municipal Market. Tel: 96 285 55 28. Email: oliva@touristinfo.net thursday 4 th La Traviata 10:00h From the first chords of la Traviata by Guiseppe Verdi, we know we are witnessing a masterpiece with profound and radical love behind every note and word. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major, 4 Price: 10-12 More information: http:///arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
thursday 4 th,11 th,18 th,25 th Cine Club 20:00 y 22:00h Every Thursday, enjoy the best cinema and latest releases 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. Movie Listings: http:///arees/vida-cultural/cultura/ Facebook: Cine Olimpia friday 5 th, 12 th, 19 th, 26 th Market Day 08:30h Every Friday throughout the year, Oliva market, one of the most well-known 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! 20:00h 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. saturday 6 th and sunday 7 th IV City of Oliva Mineral, Fossil and Gem Fair You will find a fantastic mineral world originated by mother Earth, history, fantasy and colours that will transport you to the past, thousands years ago. You will be able to see the life development through a written fossil. Venue: Centre Polivalent. Passeig Antoni Mestre Sanchis, nº 39 Entrance: for free Timetable: Mornings from 10:00h to 14:00h and evenings from 16:30h to 21:00h. Sunday until 20:00h. More information: www. Organised: Ajuntament d Oliva
saturday 6 th Nature park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva 09:00 h Ringing and knowing more about birds What birds live in the marsh? How are they investigated? Come and see how we study the birds living in the park. It is recommended to wear comfortable and sober clothes and, if possible, a hat or cap, a pair of binoculars, a bird guide and a camera. Starting time and location: 9 am at Pego Tourist Info. Length: 2 and a half hours approximately A field trip for free! Registrations: 679195227-679196461 or email parque_pegooliva@gva.es More info at: www.parquesnaturales.gva.es sunday 7 th XIV City of Oliva Quarter and Half Marathon. 10:30h Teodoro Barber Serra Memorial Once again, L Espenta Athletics Club invites us to take part in a race with more participants every year. Come on, get sporty and run, but don t forget to register! Distance: Half marathon - 21,097 m (13.109 miles). Quarter marathon: 10,548 m (6.554 miles). Start and Finish Line: Paseo Gregorio Mayans (in front of L Envic public library) Organised by: L Espenta Athletics Club Information: 699 471 464 www.lespentaoliva.com Registration: www.cronorunner.com 9 th -28 th February V Mediterranean Equestrian Tour V Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre. Spring Tour 2016. MET I 9 th -14 th CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI2* 16 th -21 st CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI2* 23 rd - 28 th CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI3* More information: metoliva@gmail.com, www.metsp.es. Telephone: 96 296 39 09 Free Entrance!
saturday 13 th and sunday 14 th Festival of Sales The Oliva Retailers Association (ACCO) is organising a Festival of Sales in which over forty stores will offer seasonal products at discounts of up to 70% in some cases. Are you going to miss it? Venue: Centre Polivalent thursday 18 th and friday 19 th Cinderella 20:00h Enjoy the best play in English adapted for all audiences and put on by the Oliva Drama and Cultural Association. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major 2 Price: 5 Ticket office: Honey Ducks bar (Mayor street, 29) More information: Tel: 664 178 364 olivadramagroup@gmail.com facebook.com/olivadrama 19 th - 21 st February Youth skiing Join us at the Sierra Nevada ski resort (Granada) with transport and accommodation included. Hurry! Don t miss out! Dates: 19 th, 20 th and 21 st February, 2016 Register and get more information from the Casal Jove d Oliva, Tel: 96.285.1735 thursday 25 th A Swan Lake Dance live from the Oslo Royal House 20:15h A new interpretation of the classic work by Tchaikovsky, which beings together dance, music, theatre, technology and nature. A huge success for the Norway National Ballet directed by Alexander Ekman. Venue: Teatro Olimpia. C/ Major, 4 Price: 10-12 More information: http:///arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
Falleros Events in February saturday 20 th Crida Fallera Ceremony that marks the official start of the Fallas Festival. Departure from the Plaza de Ayuntamiento at 11.00 am Paellas Contest This will take place in the Parc de l Estació from 1.30 to 4.00 pm sunday 28 th Cavalcada de Ninot The falleras committees march in costumes they have made themselves with posters full of criticisms of society. Their happiness and good humour is infectious! Departure from the calle de Monjas Clarisas from 5.30 pm. Welcome March!
Oliva Drama and Cultural Association Presents: Teatro Olimpia Oliva February 18 th & 19 th Doors open: 19:30h Curtain up: 20:00h BOX OFFICE: HONEY DUKES