agenda August 2020 Choose safety, choose Oliva ‘’Choose safety, choose Oliva’’ is the central idea behind the advertising campaign which aims to create a sense of security for both tourists and residents, attract visitors looking for safe beaches, and drive the city’s hospitality sector, hotels, and small businesses. There’s now an app with updated information on how many people are at the beach at different times of day, the restaurants and bars which are open, the nearest open shops to you, and your options for active tourism. Download it here www.oliva.playasegura.org Throughout the month “Estiu Actiu” Sporting activities on Pau-pi beach which are suitable for the general public. Every day there’ll be activities such as Pilates, Dance fit, Gap fit, and Body fit. Remember to bring a towel and a bottle of water. Enjoy an active summer! Location: Sport centre ‘’Mitja Galta’’ (near the Nautical Club) Time: from Monday-Friday at 8:15pm More information: Training Centre Oliva 608482532 [email protected] olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528 agenda August 2020 Throughout the month Beach bars Oliva’s beach bars are back for another year! You can find them along our 10km coastline, on the Terranova, Pau-Pi, Aigua Blanca, Rabdells, AiguaMorta and les Deveses beaches. Our beach bars have always been one of the biggest attractions for residents and tourists alike, and this year will be the same. The variety of styles to be found gets better year after year. You will be amazed! Permanent Bonsai exhibition Antonio Llorca Pellicer, a local artist, has put together an exhibition of 15 bonsai trees and 5 mame trees, some of which are thought to be between 50 and 80 years old. There’s another smaller exhibition of Suiseki, a form of Japanese art which contemplates the natural beauty found in rocks. Venue: Tourist Info Oliva Sunday 2nd,9th,16th,23rd,30th Summer beach market 19:00h Visit the summer market every Sunday which is locate at “Pau-Pi” beach, next to the Yacht Club, and enjoy going shopping by the sea. It offers a wide variety of artisanal items, second-hand clothes, ceramic, handicrafts, fashionable souvenirs… you cannot miss it! Venue: C/Alfons V el Màgnanim. Tuesday 4th,11th ,18th,25th Promoting Active Tourism 2020. VIVES GO-KART Every Tuesday discover go-karting and enjoy racing safely promoted by Active Tourism. Duration: 8-minute circuits Price: SPEEDY STANDARD: Introduction to go-karting 65 KM/H: €8.50 JUNIOR: Children’s go-kart (From 6 years up): €4 DUMBO: two seat go-kart (adult and child): €5 Meeting point: Karting Vives (N-332, km 206) You must sign up beforehand: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (next to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] Cinema at Teatro Olímpia - Viewer’s Day Enjoy the best cinema and the most recent releases, with new digital cinema, surround sound and 2K digital image and state-of-the-art projection. Venue: Teatro Olímpia. C/Major, 18 Billboard information: www.cinemaolimpiaoliva.com Facebook: Cine Olímpia agenda August 2020 Wednesday 5th, 12th,19th,26th Promoting Active Tourism 2020. OLIVA SURF BANANA This summer we want to introduce you to nautical tourism, so that you can spend your holiday doing something different and fun, like riding the waves. Have an unforgettable experience at sea! Meeting point: Oliva Surf School C/Alfons el Magnànim (Mitja Galta) Price: BANANA = €7.50/person Registration required prior to event : Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (near to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] Promoting Active Tourism 2020. OLIVA SURF CATAMARAN You can enjoy a pleasant excursion aboard the formula one of the sea: our catamarans hobie cat 15 are very fast and fun boats. Go sailing with an experienced skipper who will help you discover yachting. They will teach you how to handle the rudder and trim the sails. Total maximum crew is 4 people including the skipper so you can hire the tour alone, as a couple, or with two friends. Life jacket and all necessary material will be delivered perfectly disinfected. Meeting point: Oliva Surf School C/Alfons el Magnànim (Mitja Galta) Price: €37.50/ catamaran Registration required prior to event : Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (near to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] Friday 7th,14th,21st,28th Promoting Active Tourism 2020. HORSE RIDING Enjoying nature on horseback has never been easier. Take a two-hour ride along the Marjal (marsh) or the beach. Tours are supervised by a monitor. The perfect way to enjoy your family holidays or a weekend with children in Oliva. If possible, please wear long trousers. Meeting point: Centro hípico Oliva Nova. Tel:607340713 Price: €25/ person Registration required prior to event : Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (near to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] agenda August 2020 th th th th ThursdayPromoting Active Tourism 20206 ,13 ,20 ,27 TRACKS AND PEDALS 09:00h The Bike Nature Tour takes you through the national park of Marjal Pego-Oliva on an electric bike. An experienced guide will show you the park’s hidden secrets. Meeting point: Tracks and Pedals. Paseo Francisco Brines, 11 Duration: 4 hours Group: 2-4 people Price: €45 (this includes the tour, guide, helmet and padlock, electric bike, photographs and insurance) Registration required prior to event: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (near to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] Friday 7th , 14th Flamenkiko Nights 22:00h On Friday get ready to enjoy the best Mediterranean flavours by sitting down to a great supper and dancing the best rumbas. Location: Restaurante Kiko Port – C/ Del Pomer, s/n (Oliva) More information: www.kikoport.com Friday 7th,14th,21st,28th Market day 08:30h Oliva has one of the most famous markets within the province of Valencia, which is open every Friday and offers an amazing variety of local produce (seasonal fruit and vegetables), clothes, shoes, and accessories. We’d also recommend a visit to the Municipal Market, which is open Monday-Saturday in the morning. Let yourself get sucked in by the originality of the building, and the quality of the products on offer. Location: Paseo Lluís Vives Wednesday 12th, 26th Promoting Active Tourism 2020. CLUB GOLF OLIVA NOVA 13:00h Enjoy a great “introduction to golf” delivered by trainer Salvador Martí Estruch, and learn the secrets of the best golfers. Duration: 1 hour Price: €10 Meeting point: Oliva Nova Golf Academy You must sign up beforehand: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (next to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] agenda August 2020 Wednesday 12th,19th,26th and Thursday 13th,20th,27th Guided tour of the historical centre 10:00h This exciting walk is suitable for families and will take you through the streets of Oliva’s old walled city, and it’s Moorish quarter. Don’t miss out! Registration is compulsory. For information on the languages spoken in this visit, please visit: Tourist Info Oliva Paseo Lluís Vives s/n. (near to the Municipal Market) Tel: 96 285 55 28. email: [email protected] Wednesday 12th,19th ,26th “Cinema als barris” 2020 This film cycle aims to decentralise cultural activities during the summer by holding evening and outdoor family cinema sessions in different parts of town. Day: 12 August Location: Plaza de Europa (Beach) Time: 22:00 h DORA AND THE LOST CITY Day: 19 August Location: Plaza de Sant Roc Time: 22:00 h ROCKETMAN Day: 26 August Location: Centro de Participación Ciudadana c/ Eras de Juan Time: 22:00 h AQUAMAN olivaturismo.com oliva.es + info: 962855528 agenda August 2020 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. 1. “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 2. 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 3. 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.