The resort of Oliva is situated between two famous centres Gandia and Denia in the southern part of Costa Valencia. Oliva has got everything that the Spanish resorts are famous for: the beaches, the hotels, the orangeries, the mountains and the rich flora of the Mediterranean coast. Even the typical Spanish name of the resort Oliva is the most suitable name for this place.
Oliva has got excellent means of communication with the other places of the region. There are 75 km from Oliva to Valencia and 100 km from Oliva to Alicante. A modern motor road connects Oliva and France.
There are great hotels, apartments and villas in Oliva which are situated near the sea coast and old buildings of Renaissance which compose the historical centre of the city. The main thing in the city is St. Ann’s Castle of the 17th century, which is located on the hill. The other interesting things are the following: the Tower of Torre De La Comare with a spiral staircase, St. Maria’s Church and the Church of San Rock, the building of Abadia and the building of Illustration Museum.
It is worth visiting Oliva at the beginning of September to see the beauty of the place. At that time on the first Sunday of the month the main festival is held in Oliva in honour of the patroness of the city. The festival lasts for 9 days. During the festival the citizens organize marches and fairs where they offer tasty dishes and wine.
The nature is rich in Oliva. The beaches are surrounded by picturesque dunes where you can be protected from the wind. In Hort of the Bosca it is nice to have a walk in the shade of tropical trees. In the nature resort of Marjal you can enjoy the landscapes of dunes, the sea and the river Cerpis. The river overflows from time to time, that is why the main part of the nature reserve is marshy territory with unique landscapes.
Nevertheless the tourists come to Oliva not to walk through the marshes. They come to lie on the beaches. And the beaches are considered to be the best in the region. They are the example of purity, spaciousness and the nature harmony. Their exotic names, such as Pau-Pi, Aigua Blanca, Terranova-Burguera remind us of the couplets of bosanova.
