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november 2017

Tuesday 31st October

All Saints Night – Fancy Dress Party

5:30pm

Come down to Oliva Beach and take part in the children’s fancy dress parade with sweets and snacks. It’ll be ghoulishly fun!

Venue: Avenida Mediterraneo. Oliva Beach (pedestrian area) Organised by: Oliva Beach Neighbourhood Association Donation: 1 EUR

Halloween with “Art i Dansa”

6:30pm

If you’re in town, come and enjoy a terrifying parade full of dancing and fun.

Start: Paseo Gregori Maians (Oliva Cultural Centre) Finish: Town Market

From 1st to 5th November

CSI1*CSI2*, CSIYH1* Autumn Tour ’2017

Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre.

Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre, tel: 96 296 39 09, email: metoliva@ gmail.com www.metsp.es FREE ENTRY ON WEEKDAYS!

Thursday 2nd,9th,16th,23rd,30th Cine Club

Enjoy the best cinema and latest releases at the new digital cinema with surround sound and 2k digital image, the latest in projection, Don’t hesitate to check the timetable for films in their original versions.

Venue: Teatro Olimpia.

Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia

+ info: 962855528

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Friday 3rd,10th,17th,24th

Market Day

8:00am

Every Friday throughout the year, Oliva market, one of the most wellknown 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!

8:00pm

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.

Sunday 5th

Group Rhythmic Gymnastics – Provincial Cup

Come and enjoy the show put on by the 22 participating clubs.

More information: http://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/

+ info: 962855528

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Tuesday 7th,14th,21st,28th Cinema at Olimpia Theatre 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 Movie Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olimpia

Raspall Game

5:00pm

n 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://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/

From 7th to 12th November

CSI1*, CSI2*, CSIYH* Autumn Tour ’2017

Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre.

Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre, tel: 96 296 39 09 email: metoliva@gmail.com www.metsp.es FREE ENTRY ON WEEKDAYS!

+ info: 962855528

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Thursday 9th

Fidelio

8:00pm

Enjoy Ludwig Van Beethoven’s opera, streamed in HD from the Palau de les Arts in Valencia on a big screen with surround sound.

Venue: Teatro Olimpia Ticket sales: Teatro Olimpia box office More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com

Wednesday 15th and 29th Guided tour through the district of Oliva

10:00am

This walk will take us through the streets of the old walled town of Oliva and the Moorish Raval. We will learn about its history and key buildings, such as the Sugar Mill, the Santa Maria Church and the Palace of the Counts of Oliva. We will also visit the stately buildings of the Archaeological and Ethnological Museums and Mayan’s House. We will also learn about the lives of famous people like Count Serafin de Centelles, the illustrious Gregori Mayans and the politician Gabriel Císcar.

Information and registration: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Luis Vives, no house number (next to the Town Market) Tel.: +34 96 285 55 28. Email: oliva@touristinfo.net

Sunday 19th

Inshore Trolling Competition 2017 Everything’s in place for the Inshore Trolling Competition for sports anglers.

This fishing modality is a very popular modality in sport fishing.

More information: www.nauticoliva.es

+ info: 962855528

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Sunday 19th

AAMO Youth Band and Symphonic Band Concert

12:00

Santa Cecilia is the patron saint of music, the musicians will put on a party.

First concert of the season with enthusiasm, effort and endeavour as the bands present their new members, perhaps for this reason it is one of the concerts which the musician enjoys the most, since it combines passion for music with the fun of the party.

Venue: Teatro Olimpia More information: http://oliva.es Facebook: CulturaOliva

Thursday 23rd

Concert/Show Andrea Bocelli, A Legend of Beauty

8:00pm

Enjoy the show on ice, streamed live in HD from the Verona Arena on a big screen with surround sound.

Play: Romeo and Juliet Ticket sales: Teatro Olimpia box office More information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com

Sunday 26th

Traditional Mediterranean Rowing League Regatta

8:00am to 2:00pm

Come down to the Sailing Club and see the spectacular departure of over 60 teams made up of 600 rowers competing on the waters.

You’ll be able to see the regatta along the Pau-Pi, Aigua Blanca and Rabdells beaches. www.nauticoliva.es

+ info: 962855528

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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.

“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

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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

+ info: 962855528

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