Oliva
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Oliva is a municipality
in the comarca of Safor
in the Valencian Community, Spain
, in the Valencian
language area. To its east lie 10 km of coastline and beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea
.
The Passeig (promenade) runs through the centre of the town, and features a market each Friday. On the left side of the Marina beach is Kiko beach. The blue flagged beaches of Oliva stretch for 7 kilometres; many contain sand dunes
Oliva has one of the province's biggest and most colourful Moors and Christians Festivals (Festes de Moros i Cristians, in Valencian
language) in the area. In the old town there are two churches, Sant Roc and Santa Maria la Major. Sant Roc dates from the 18th-19th centuries, and Santa Maria from the 17th-18th centuries. At the top of the hill in the old town is Santa Anna Castle, built in the 16th century.
In the centre of the village is a Roman kiln situated below one of the blocks of apartments on C/ Santíssim.
Oliva's Old Town has historical streets which witness various "fiestas" celebrated throughout the year: the falles "Fiesta" in March, the Moors and Christians in July and Setmana Santa (Holy Week). People may be seen strolling the Paseig, sampling tapas, drinking coffee or wine and simply relaxing with family and friends. Each Friday there is a market with a plethora of fresh, local produce and wares.
Municipalities of Spain
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in the comarca of Safor
Safor
Safor is a comarca within the province of Valencia, Spain. The capital is the city of Gandia, but also includes the towns of Oliva, Piles and Daimús, among others...
in the Valencian Community, Spain
Spain
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, in the Valencian
Valencian
Valencian is the traditional and official name of the Catalan language in the Valencian Community. There are dialectical differences from standard Catalan, and under the Valencian Statute of Autonomy, the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua has been established as its regulator...
language area. To its east lie 10 km of coastline and beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Anatolia and Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant...
.
The Passeig (promenade) runs through the centre of the town, and features a market each Friday. On the left side of the Marina beach is Kiko beach. The blue flagged beaches of Oliva stretch for 7 kilometres; many contain sand dunes
Oliva has one of the province's biggest and most colourful Moors and Christians Festivals (Festes de Moros i Cristians, in Valencian
Valencian
Valencian is the traditional and official name of the Catalan language in the Valencian Community. There are dialectical differences from standard Catalan, and under the Valencian Statute of Autonomy, the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua has been established as its regulator...
language) in the area. In the old town there are two churches, Sant Roc and Santa Maria la Major. Sant Roc dates from the 18th-19th centuries, and Santa Maria from the 17th-18th centuries. At the top of the hill in the old town is Santa Anna Castle, built in the 16th century.
In the centre of the village is a Roman kiln situated below one of the blocks of apartments on C/ Santíssim.
Oliva's Old Town has historical streets which witness various "fiestas" celebrated throughout the year: the falles "Fiesta" in March, the Moors and Christians in July and Setmana Santa (Holy Week). People may be seen strolling the Paseig, sampling tapas, drinking coffee or wine and simply relaxing with family and friends. Each Friday there is a market with a plethora of fresh, local produce and wares.
Climate
Oliva has a Mediterranean-Subtropical climate, with more than 230 days above 20 °C (68 °F). The winters are mild and temperate whilst summers are hot and dry. The average annual temperature is 18.5 °C (65 °F). In winter the temperature rarely falls below 5 °C (41 °F) whilst in summer the average day-time temperature ranges from 29 to 36 °C (84.2 to 96.8 ). Temperatures may vary, however: during the heat wave of August 2008, the highest recorded temperature was 44.5 °C (112 °F) and the minimum 31 °C (88 °F). During a cold spell in January 2009 the maximum temperature was only 11 °C (52 °F) and the minimum 5 °C (41 °F). Snow is unknown in Oliva. Temperature and Precipitation:| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX. | 17 ° | 19 ° | 20 ° | 22 ° | 25 ° | 29 ° | 32 ° | 34 ° | 29 ° | 25 ° | 20 ° | 18 ° |
| MIN. | 7 ° | 9 ° | 11 ° | 13 ° | 15 ° | 21 ° | 22 ° | 23 ° | 20 ° | 15 ° | 11 ° | 8 ° |
| Cm. | 2.70 | 2.75 | 1.95 | 2.80 | 2.85 | 1.10 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 4.30 | 4.10 | 3.20 | 4.60 |