Oliva

For other uses, see Oliva (disambiguation).

Oliva
—  Municipality  —
Flag Coat of arms
Oliva Location in Spain
Coordinates: 38°55′10″N 0°7′16″W / 38.91944°N 0.12111°W / 38.91944; -0.12111Coordinates: 38°55′10″N 0°7′16″W / 38.91944°N 0.12111°W / 38.91944; -0.12111
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian Community
Province	Valencia
Comarca	Safor
Judicial district	Gandia
Government
- Mayor	Chelo Escrivá (PP)
Area
- Total	59.93 km2 (23.1 sq mi)
Elevation	25 m (82 ft)
Population (2007)
- Total	27,374
- Density	456.8/km2 (1,183/sq mi)
Demonym	Oliver, Olivera
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	46780
Official language(s)	Valencian
Website	Official website

Oliva (Valencian pronunciation: [oˈliva]) 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.

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 (
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TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION (in CM) OF OLIVA VALENCIA:

	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

External links

• Tourist website
• Oliva Tourist Guide website