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Friday 2nd,9th ,16th ,23rd and Thursday 29th Market DayOliva’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

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.

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Every Friday is tapas night! 20:00h

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, 18Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.comFacebook: Cine Olimpia

Cinema Club every Thursday!

Thursday 1st, 8th,15th,22nd

Until 3rd MarchEnjoy this lovely exhibition of “ninots”, the lucky puppets chosen by each Falles artist to be saved from the bonfire flames on 19th March.Venue: Exhibition room in the Mayans House Museum. Calle Mayor, 12

“Ninot” Puppet Exhibition

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Long ago, during San Antonio’s holidays, it was a tradition to join in the horse races that were celebrated in the old route of Xàtiva. Riders were adolescents in love who were competing with the only desire of winning the trophy: a white silk handkerchief, the “joia”. This handkerchief was given as a present to the girlfriend as a love proof. It is for this reason that this race is called “Carrera per la Joia”.As time went by, the roads were paved and the tradition disappeared. But a few years ago, a group of friends started again and this year it is going to be celebrated once again.You can enjoy this amazing race in Mitja Galta beach, which is located in the south part of the Yatch Club, C/Alfons el Magnànim.Organised: “Associació d’Amics del Cavall de la Safor”

13th Joia’s Race. “Memorial Inma Masquefa

Sunday 4th

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11:00h

Tuesday 6th,13th,20th,27thEnjoy a game of Raspall“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 Wednesday 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 Olivahttp://oliva.es/arees/vida-cultural/esports/

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, 18Listings: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.comFacebook: Cine Olimpia

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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: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.comFacebook: Cine Olimpia

“Carmen” by Georges Bizet. Live opera from the Royal Opera House (London)

Tuesday 6th

19:45 h

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This year’s Holy Week opening ceremony will feature a performance by the Josep Climent Choral Society.Venue: Rebollet Church

Holy Week Opening Speech 2018 Saturday 10th

19:30h

Sunday 11thHoly Week Concert Come and watch a performance held by the Concert Band and Josep Climent Choral Society, featuring works performed for the first time by the Oliva Art and Music Association band.Venue: Sant Francesc Church

Wednesday 14th , 28thGuided tour through the district of OlivaThis walk will take us through the streets of the old walled town of Oliva and the Moorish Raval. We’ll 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’ll also visit the stately buildings of the Archaeological and Ethnological Museums and House Mayans, and 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 OlivaPaseo Luis Vives no house number (next to the Town Market)Tel: +34 96 285 55 28Email: oliva@touristinfo.net

12:30h

From Tuesday 13th to Sunday 1st AprilVI Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Spring Tour 2018Competitions at the Oliva Nova Equestrian CentreMET II13/03 - 18/03 CSI YH* -CSI1* -CSI2* 20/03 - 25/03 CSI YH* -CSI1* -CSI2* 27/03 - 01/04 CSI YH* -CSI1* -CSI3*More information: www.metoliva.com Telephone: +34 96 296 39 09

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From 3rd March to 24th JuneRegional Tourist TrailsOur programme of guided tours through the regions of Vall d’Albaida, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja and Safor will take you on a journey through different cultures, histories and traditions. You’ll discover the inland, the coast and a wide range of opportunities for tourists in participating towns.2 routes per day + restaurant meal + welcome gift = 5 € per person.More information: www.mancomunitat-safor.es Tel.: +34 962965003

Sunday 25th2nd League Regatta 2018 11:30hCome down to the marina on Sunday to watch this year’s marvellous League Regatta. The fleet of yachts will stretch out across the Pau Pi, Aigua Blanca and Rabdells beaches – it’s sure to be a fantastic sailing experience!More information: Oliva Sailing Club http://www.nauticoliva.es/

Friday 16th Guided tour of the Falles

An entertaining guided tour through the Falles of Oliva to discoverthemeaning and artistic tradition behind the sculptures. Enter the world of the Falles! Prior booking required. Information and booking:Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Luís Vives, no house number (next to the Town Market)Tel.: +34 96 285 55 28 Email: oliva@touristinfo.net

10:00h

Tuesday 27th

“The Age of Anxiety” by Wayne McGregor. Live ballet from the Royal Opera House (London) 20:15h

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: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.comFacebook: Cine Olimpia

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“Falles 2018” Start of the Falles – the “Plantà”

The seven Falles monuments presented by Oliva will be distributed around the town, revealing all the colours and artwork of the festival. The Falles will be “La Mar”, “Sant Francesc”, “Conservatori”, “Pensat i Fet”, “Casa Alonso” and “Institut”.

Saturday 17thFloral offering to Our Lady of Rebollet Falles awards ceremonyA floral offering will start at 6 pm as an expression of devotion to the Virgin of Rebollet. The ladies of the Falles will place their bouquets by the Virgin, dressed in their finest clothes and walking arm-in-arm with the Falles artists. The floral offering will start at Calle Monjas Clarisas and end at the altar in the Parc de l’Estació.The Falles awards ceremony will take place after the floral offering.

Friday 16th

Sunday 18th1st “Mascletà” A pyrotechnic show hosted by the best firework artists who return to Oliva year after year. Don’t miss out on one of the loudest and most spectacular events during the Falles!Venue: Parc de l’Estació.

Monday 19th2nd “Mascletà” Second pyrotechnic displayVenue: Parc de l’Estació.

End of the Falles – the “cremà” bonfireThe traditional “cremà” bonfire marks the culmination of the festival and the beginning of spring. The Falles 2018 closing ceremony will begin at 9pm, when the smaller Falles are set alight, followed by the larger sculptures at 11pm.

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Holy Week 2018

Sunday 25th Palm Sunday Procession This day is known as Palm Sunday Procession as is the messianic entrance of Jesus in Jerusalen to begin his passion and death in the cross. So, this Sunday is the beginning of the Holy Week.Venue: “Paseo Juan Carlos I”, Palms distribution and blessing.

Touristic Holy Week Events

Friday 30th Via Crucis. The Climb to CalvaryOn Friday morning we invite you to go all over the path known as The Climb to Calvary, in a mountain called “Santa Ana”. The effort will worth it. From immemorial time lots of people have attended to the Via Crucis. The aurora’s beauty, the wonderful landscape, the statues, the 8 brotherhoods walking down the streets, songs and prayers will cause you an intense feeling.

If you have not lived the experience of the Holy Week in Oliva yet, you have the chance to revive it here with the most ancient traditions. During the week, the different Brotherhoods will walk along the most emblematic corners of the Historical Centre.So, revive the moment of the Jesuscrist’s passion, contemplate the beautiful statues and enjoy of the music composed by cornets and drums.

El Desenclavament After a brief pause, we will meet again in order to celebrate one of the most expected events of the Oliva’s Holy Week. From the 15th Century, this sacred event remembering the Descent from the Cross and the Holy Burial is represented. While the event is taking place, you will be hearing a symphonic poem texted by Salvador Soler and played by the compositor Josep Climent (Oliva). Venue: Santa Maria’s Church.

Holy Burial’s Procession The last meeting is on Friday, when the Holy Burial takes place. It is the highpoint of the celebrations, where the most beautiful statues are carried along the streets in the procession. It is amazing the beauty of these statues and how they transmit the last moments of the Jesus’s passion and death.The procession starts in Santa Maria’s Church.

Sunday 1st AprilEaster Sunday Sunday morning we will attend to the Saint Encounter between Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Thousands of sweets will be thrown in the air and several pigeons will fly announcing the Jesus’s Resurrection and the beginning of Easter Holidays.Venue: Paseo Juan Carlos I

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07:00h

18:30h

20:00h

10:15h

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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.

Discover Oliva’s surroundingsOur 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?

“Puig del Frare” and “Font Maria Rosa” trailThe 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 areaDistance: 2.5 kmDuration: 1 hourDifficulty: Medium

Puig Covatelles trailThis 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 areaDistance: 2.4 kmDuration: 1 hourDifficulty: MediumClimb to the Castillo de Santa AnnaYou 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 CalvarioDistance: 1 kmDuration: 20 minutesDifficulty: Low

Routes through Oliva

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Cycling routes

La Safor nature trail – From Oliva to GandiaThis 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 pathDistance: 6.5 kmDuration: 2 hours 30 minutesDifficulty: LowBike ride through XiricullThis 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 LadrillaresDistance: 5 kmDuration: 2 hoursDifficulty: Medium

Bike ride to the Font Salada and Marjal Pego-Oliva Natural ParkThis 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 AlfadalíDistance: 6.8 kmDuration: 2 hours 15 minutesDifficulty: Low