Oliva’s Church of Sant Roc has its roots in the Muslim community that occupied the Raval in the mid-15th century. The current temple is from the 19th century, except for the chapel of Christ, which dates from 1749. The chapel, a true baroque gem, and the frescoes on its domes are particularly noteworthy.

Oliva is situated in a privileged part of the Mediterranean, with numerous and wonderful beaches with fine golden sand and shallow waters which stretch out for 8.5 km, and are known all around Europe for their unrivalled beauty, naturalness and quality. These are characteristics which, together with the warm weather and a wide range of services, make Oliva’s beaches the perfect destination to enjoy a holiday at any time of the year.

Visit the Font Salada, a natural hot spring near Oliva where you can bathe year round. Its water naturally maintains its temperature throughout the year and has been traditionally acknowledged as being beneficial to counteract skin conditions.

The garden of L’Albarda is a model of excellence in the world of Mediterranean gardens. L’Albarda covers an area of 50,000 m2 and boasts more than 700 species of native plants, as well as an extensive collection of roses and palm trees. As in Renaissance gardens, architectural features have a great importance in L’Albarda; visitors will be transported to ancient times as they wander the walkways, pergolas and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The Cave of Skulls, located in the Marina Alta, is a cave more than 900 metres long, which owes its name to the remains of twelve people found inside during a speleological expedition carried out in the 17th century.

The cave is notable for its high ceilings and is divided into a flooded area of ​​500 metres in length and a dry area of ​​more than 400 metres that is open to the public. During the tour you can see stalactites, stalagmites, beautiful domes of more than 20m in height and fossils and bone remains among many other things.

The Ducal Palace of the Borgias of Gandia, listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1964, is one of the most representative civil structures in Valencia’s historic heritage. Located in the historic centre of Gandia, next to the Collegiate Church of Santa María and the City Hall, the Palace has stood witness to the evolution of this capital of the La Safor district since its early age.

The interior shows a variety of architectural styles, with vestiges of the primitive 14th and 15th-C Gothic palace, Renaissance contributions in the 16th C , Baroque extensions and transformations in the 17th and 18th centuries, and finally neo-Gothic reconstructions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Bodegas Riko is the 4th generation of a project whose origins date back to 1921. The winery is located north of Alicante, nestled in the municipality of Xaló, in the heart of a small valley that has barely been altered over the years.

There are a total of 13 hectares of native varieties, with an average age of over 40 years, planted in a vase and cultivated under strict dry land conditions.

In the winery, we make our wines in an artisanal way. We look for subtle, fresh and pleasant wines, produced sustainably, that are true expressions of our land.

The Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort lies on the Costa Blanca, an hour’s drive to the south of Valencia, and it offers visiting guests a number of sporting pursuits, including football, rugby, horse riding, tennis and golf.

The golf course occupies a 125-acre portion of a property that spreads out along the coast, though the fairways never actually come into contact with the glistening waters of the Mediterranean as housing units unfortunately claim the beachfront sites strung out along the sandy shoreline.

Every Friday, except on holidays, Oliva hosts a traditional market, one of the best known in the province of Valencia, which offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, fruit and vegetables. You can also buy other types of products such as eggs, salted meats, pastries, and spices. There is also space for stalls for clothing, footwear and various accessories.

A whole mosaic of colors, smells and crowds that fill the city with life. The Friday Market is located on Paseo Luis Vives, and it also has nearby free parking areas.