Wednesday 1 st,8 th,15 th,22 th Visit Oliva s museums 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 Casa de Mayans, the Etnological Museum (Museo Etnológico), or the Roman Furnace (el Horno Romano), to name just a few. Visit free of charge Come and immerse yourself in the heart of the city. 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. Thursday 2 nd,9 th,16 th,23 th Cine Club 10am 8.00pm and 10.00pm 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 10. Price: 3.50. Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia Friday 3 rd,10 th,17 th,24 th Market day 08:30am 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. Facebook: Bares Gastroliva, Gastroliva Oliva. Place: Paseo Luís Vives
Friday 3 rd,10 th,17 th,24 th Every Friday night: Let s have tapas! 8pm 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 4 th The importance of our wetlands. Pego-Oliva Marshlands, Natural Park. A session in our Cultural Centre with various groups from the region to learn about the importance of the Valencian Community s wetlands. There will be an excursion to the Park, visiting the Font Salada saltwater spring and the Muntanya Verda hills. Information: http:///es/areas/territorio/medio-ambiente/ Sunday 5 th 15th Half-Marathon of Oliva. Teodoro Barber Serra Memorial 10am As in previous years, the L Espenta Athletics Club invites us to take part in a race that has more and more participants every year. Come on, put your trainers on and get running, but don t forget to register! Distance: 2 Races. First: 21,097m. Second: 10,000m Start and Finish Line: Passeig Gregorio Maians Organised by: L Espenta Sports Club Information: +34 699 471 464 www.lespentaoliva.com Registration: www.crono4sports.es
From Tuesday 7 th to Sunday 26 th VI Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre. Spring Tour 2017. MET I From 17 to 22 CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI2* From 24 to 29 CSI YH* - CSI1* - CSI2* More information: metoliva@gmail.com, www.metsp.es. Telephone: 96 296 39 09 Tuesday 7 th,14 th,21 th,28 th 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 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 Saturday 11 th Mount Montgó Natural Park A walk through the Mount Montgó Natural Park to learn about the Iberian Age and see the Peak of Benimaquia. Departure: 9am Starting point: Punta de Benimaquia restaurant carpark Information and Reservations: Tel.: +34 966 467 155 Fax: +34 966 467 160 Email: parque_montgo@gva.es; parque_pegooliva@gva.es Web: http://parquesnaturales.gva.es
Saturday 11 th and Sunday 12 th V 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 Thursday 16 th and Friday 17 th The wizard of Oz Don t miss this show with songs in English and dances, the perfect opportunity for those of you learning English to be able to follow the story. Thursday performance: 5pm Friday performance: 7pm Organised by: Oliva Drama Cultural Association Venue: Teatro Olimpia https://www.facebook.com/culturaoliva Thursday 16 th Royal Theatre, Madrid. Luisa Fernanda 8pm Enjoy the best zarzuela streamed live from the Royal Theatre in Madrid, with all-new digital cinema, surround sound and 2k resolution, the latest in projection technology. Tickets on sale before the screening or during cinema opening hours. Oliva.es. Facebook: Cultura Oliva Venue: Teatro Olimpia https://www.facebook.com/culturaoliva
Saturday 18 th Mount Montgó Natural Park. Montgó Peak Guided excursion with experts from the Natural Park to climb to the top of Mount Montgó. Don t miss this opportunity! Time: 8:30am Starting point: Montgó Natural Park Interpretation Centre Information and reservations: Tel.: +34 966 467 155 Fax: +34 966 467 160 Email: parque_montgo@gva.es; parque_pegooliva@gva.es Web: http://parquesnaturales.gva.es Saturday 25 th Pego-Oliva Marshlands, Natural Park. Discovering Birds Guided birdwatching and visits to ringing stations in the Pego-Oliva Marshlands Natural Park. Time: 8:30am Starting point: Pego Tourist Office Information and reservations: Tel.: +34 966 467 155 Fax: +34 966 467 160 Email: parque_montgo@gva.es; parque_pegooliva@gva.es Web: http://parquesnaturales.gva.es
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. 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 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