agenda
february 2015
all month long Tamarit Reading 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-Valencian, Wednesday from 18:00h to 19:30h. English group: English-Spanish, Monday from 10:30h to 12:00h. Place: Biblioteca Tamarit nº2 For more information about check out at Oliva’s libraries: http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva/proyectos.htm
IV Mediterranean Equestrian Tour 2015
These are the dates in which the events are taking place all month long: From 17th to 22nd February. From 24th February to 1st March. Competitions at the Equestrian Centre in Oliva Nova. Equestrian Centre Oliva Nova, Tel: 96 296 39 09, e-mail:metoliva@gmail.com www.metsp.es FREE ENTRANCE!
until February the 15th
Ancient toys exhibition “Getting back our childhood”
A wide variety of ancient games to play outdoors, board games, with musical instruments, dolls’ house, a porcelain tea set, household furnishing, etc. This exhibition is directed towards familiar and school public in which, children, parents and grandparents will be able to know how toys and games were in other periods. Place: Museo etnológico. Info: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
Sunday 1st
Nature Park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva “Homely workshop on Neolithic pottery”
10:30h
We will briefly tour (approx. 45 mins) across the nature park. On this route, we will get to know how life was back in the Neolithic time and enjoy taking part in a pottery workshop. Do not miss it! Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes approximately. Places: 30 people. Starting time and location: 10:30 am at Pego i les Valls Tourist Info. Price: for free. Target groups: especially families, children from 5 years on. Suggestions: comfortable shoes and sports clothes. Registrations: parque_pegooliva@gva.es and mobile numbers: 679195227 / 679196461. More info at: www.parquesnaturales.gva.es
agenda
february 2015
Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Cinema ath the Olimpia’s Theatre Discount Day
18:00h Enjoy of the best cinema every Tuesday, Discount Day, at the new digital cinema with surround sound and digital image 2 k, the latest in projection. Place: “Teatro Olimpia. C/Major 2” Price: 3’50€ Information at: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/ Facebook: “Teatre Olimpia”
Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Itinerary through Christian village and Moorish Arrabal 10:00h On Wednesday morning, we will walk with you down the streets of the historical city centre. We will visit museums, churches and the most emblematic corners of the Christian village and the Moorish Arrabal. Registrations and meeting point: Oliva Tourist Info (Mercado Municipal) Tel: 962855528, oliva@touristinfo.net. Facebook: Turisme Oliva Note: Free activity. Registration required. www.tourist-oliva.com
Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Cinema Club Every Thursday at 20:00h and 22:00h
Enjoy of the best cinema every Tuesday, Discount Day, at the new digital cinema with surround sound and digital image 2 k, the latest in projection. Place: “Teatro Olimpia. C/Major 2” Information at: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/ Facebook: “Teatre Olimpia”
Friday 6th, 13th, 20th,27th Market Day
8:30h This is one of the most well-known markets in the region of Valencia. Every Friday, all year long, it offers a wide variety of the region’s best products ( seasonal fruit and vegetables) and clothing, footwear and different complements to our residents, visitors, tourists and excursionists. In addition, from Monday to Saturday we recommend you to visit the “Mercat Municipal” (municipal market), for the building singularity and the good quality of the fresh and daily products offered.
+ info: 962855528
oliva.es Turisme oliva
agenda
february 2015
Friday 6th, 13th, 20th,27th Every Friday night: Let’s have a snack!
20:00h
In different areas of Oliva -Paseo, San Francisco de Borja and San Vicente neighbourhoods, old town and beach- pubs and restaurants offer a wide variety of snacks to be tasted that delight our visitors. A friendly atmosphere prevails all night long inviting you to taste the snacks comfortably. You will be able to find the detailed route at the tourism office. Facebook: Bares Gastroliva , Gastroliva Oliva,
Friday 6th Oliva’s Musical and Artistic Association. Lyric Gala
20:00h
You cannot miss this splendid lyric gala in which there is a compilation of aria and operas and zarzuelas romance, soprano and tenor accompanied by the piano. We are waiting for you! Place: “Teatro Olimpia” Price: 5€
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th 3rd 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. Activities: Dinosaur exhibition including a Tyrannosaurus rex replica. Build a wood 3D dinosaur. Mineral photographic exhibition, author: Paco Mayor. Minerals and meteorites exhibition, author: Paco Mayor. National and international speakers. Documentaries and films projections. Place: 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 on the event at this website: www.oliva.es Cooperation: “Asociación mineralogía y paleontológica de Sant Vicent del Raspeig, Sociedad Valenciana de mineralogía.” Organised: Oliva’s City Council.
+ info: 962855528
oliva.es Turisme oliva
agenda
february 2015
From February 6th to the 22nd Photographic exhibition “Mequinenza” Jesús Moncada photographies.
Oliva hosts a photographic exhibition about “Mequinenza” and the writer Jesús Moncada. He is an Aragonese writer born in in Menquinenza the year 1941. The sample, produced by the Ethnological Museum of Barcelona, consists of 35 photographies made with a big format in which are portraying the town before it was evacuated due to the Ribarroja’s reservoir construction. In addition, poems, books and other materials that are linked to the Jesús Moncada’s work will be shown. Place: Oliva’s Ethnological Museum. “Sala de la cambra”. C/Tamarit 2-4. Timetable: From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30h and from 16:00 to 19:30h. Sunday: from 11:00 to 13:30h. Info: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
Saturday 7th
10:00h Nature Park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva Interpretative route across the dune sandbar in Oliva, a different view of the beach Discover the typical fauna and flora of these habitats, get to know the greatest threats they face and learn more about the geological relationship between the sandbar, the dunes and the marshes as we take a nice walk while listening to the rhythm of the breaking waves. Is there a better excuse to come to the beach in Oliva and spend a Saturday morning? We seriously doubt it! Starting time and location: 10 am at Oliva Nova Beach car park. A free field trip! Length: 1 hour and a half approximately. Registrations: 679195227 / 679196461 email: parque_pegooliva@gva.es
Sunday 8th
Nature Park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva The shining Bullent!
08:00h
Dare and take part of this cleaning voluntary work at the Bullent’s river. The funniest: you will be able to cooperate by cleaning from a Kayak! Timetable: 8:30h; parking located in front of the Coopego’s petrol station. Limited places: 12 people, over 15 years old. Activity’s length: 3-4 hours. Registrations at: parque_pegooliva@gva.es and telephones: 679 195 227-679 196 461 General information: www.parquesnaturales.gva.es In collaboration with: Tururac. Active Tourism. Suggestions: the participant will need to wear clothes, swimsuit or short leggings under the wetsuit and lycra clothes and a raincoat. Sport footwear and a pair of shoes to change them after the activity are advised to bring with you. And very important and for your eyes’ security, please do not forget to bring sunglasses.
agenda
february 2015
From 13th to 28th February
Manolo Gallardo exhibition
Under the motto “Caos infinit”, 18 pieces of a big format will be displayed, made with different and varied techniques such as wood and paper works. You cannot miss it! Place: Multi-purpose room at “Casa Museo Maians”. C/Major 10. Time: From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 /16:00 to 19:30h. Sunday: from 11:00 to 13:30h. Info: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
Saturday 14th Nature Park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva. Loaf with us at the marsh!
08:00h Get to know the hibernating birds and the release of birds. Starting point: detour from N-332 between Oliva and Verger towards Pego CV-678 and N-332. Length: 4 hours approximately Note: limited to 20 people, from 15 on. Registrations: 679195227 / 679196461 or parque_pegooliva@gva.es More info at: www.parquesnaturales.gva.es Suggestions: participants should bring warm and comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat or cap, packed lunch and some water. Do not forget the binoculars! In collaboration with: Seobirdlife, a local group.
Sunday 15th
1st Sailing Regatta League 2015
10:00h
This Sunday, we invite you to join to the Yatch Club to contemplate an Olympic triangle of light sails. The sail display in front of the coast of the Oliva’s beach offers a nice spring picture that will go through the Pau Pi, Aigua Blanca and Rabdells beaches. Info: www.nauticoliva.es
+ info: 962855528
oliva.es tourist-oliva.com
agenda february 2015 Sunday 15th
Nature Park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva Search for the clues, do the tests and spend a completely different morning!
10:00h
Enjoy the morning with your family by playing in the marsh and discovering the hidden treasures of this nature park. The participants in this game should complete their treasure map and walk around different spots surrounding the “Muntanyeta Verda” in order to solve some puzzles and do some tests that we have prepared. An activity for free! Starting time and location: 10 am at Pego Tourist Office. Length: 3 hours approximately. Registrations: 679195227 / 679196461 or parque_pegooliva@gva.es Suggestions: participants should bring warm and comfortable clothes and shoes. It is also recommended to bring a digital camera or a mobile phone with a built-in camera and a pencil. It is an activity for people of all ages. Note: limited places. More info at: www.parquesnaturales.gva.es
Wednesday 18th
Festival Amateur Theatre “Manos Unidas”
17:00h
Place: “Teatro Olimpia” Info: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultural
Saturday 21st
Nature park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva Ringing and knowing more about birds
09:00h
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 or email parque_pegooliva@gva.es More info at: www.parquesnaturales.gva.es
Children’s Reading Workshop
11:00h
Place: “Biblioteca Tamarit nº2” For more information about Oliva’s libraries, please check this link: http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva/proyectos.htm
+ info: 962855528
oliva.es tourist-oliva.com Turisme Oliva
agenda february 2015 Sunday 22nd
Nature park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva The Marsh donkeys
10:00h
Enjoy of a family day walking in the marsh with the donkeys. This is a children’s activity accompanied by adults. Starting time: 10:00, 11:30 and 13:00. Meeting point: “Muntanyeta Verda (Pego)” Length: 1 hour approximately Note: Limited places. Registrations: 679195227-679196461 / parque_pegooliva@gva.es Collaboration with: Ecoburroparc
Tuesday 24th
Audiovisual screening: Opera, Ballet and Recital (The Flying Dutchman)
20:15h
All the prestige and exclusivity of the London’s Royal Opera House now within your reach thanks to the Olympia Theatre. Experience the best live shows and performances with the most renowned and critically acclaimed artists and directors and the quality and sound they deserve. Play: The Flying Dutchman Opera by: Richard Wagner Info: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/cultura/
Wednesday 25th -Thursday 26th Aladdin
20:00h
The Oliva’s Drama Cultural Association shows the theatre play “Aladdin”, a traditional pantomime. We are waiting for you! Place: “Teatro Olimpia, C/Major, Oliva” Price: 5€ Info: Tel 664 178 364 E-mail: olivadramagroup@gmail.com
Thursday 26th
Reading group for adults. The Oracle’s night. Paul Auster
18:00h
A enjoyable book that keeps you reading, several stories ones inside the others, mistery, emotion… you won’t be able to leave apart, so, you will read it fastly.Place: Biblioteca Tamarit nº 2 Info: http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva/proyectos.htm
Friday 27th
Tamarit library
“Voces de mujeres” activity Place: Biblioteca Tamarit nº 2 Info: http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.es/oliva/proyectos.htm
18:00h
agenda
february 2015
From 27th Feb. to 1st of March Brassurrond Festival
Friday 27th February 20:00h “Teatre Olímpia d’Oliva” Andrea Motis & Joan Chamorro Quintet Saturday 28th February 13:15h. Oliva’s Conservatory Auditorium “Ensemble de Metalls La Primitiva de Rafelbunyol” Soloists: Luis González and “Quintet de Metalls Al Vent”. 20:00h. “Teatre Olimpia d’Oliva” Spanish Brass Ensemble. Soloists: Thierry Caens, Michel Becquet and Jean Pincemin Sunday 1st March 13:15h. Oliva’s Conservatory Auditorium Spanish Tuba Quartet 20:00h. “Centre Polivalent d’Oliva” Banda Associació Artístico-Musical d’Oliva. Solistas: Spanish Brass Luur Metalls and Steven Mead Director: Saül Gómez Soler http://brassurround.com/conciertos/
Saturday 28th
Nature Park: Marsh of Pego-Oliva A circular bike trail
09:00h
The 25-kilometre trail, with a few gradient changes, will take us from Oliva to the marsh, going across the Bullent and Racons rivers and the paddy fields, the “Muntanyeta Verda” and the reedbeds and springs which form a mosaic of habitats particularly important for the conservation of many species living there. A local partner, “eXtrem Tracks”, will accompany us and provide with a bike to anyone in need at the special price of €6. The participants must have an adequate bike and the footwear and clothing appropriate for the season. There will be a support car to help cyclists in case of breakdown. Starting time and location: 9 am at Oliva Sports Centre. Length: 4 hours approximately. Registrations: 679195227 / 679196461 or parque_pegooliva@gva.es In collaboration with: “eXtrem Tracks”.
+ info: 962855528
oliva.es tourist-oliva.com