Oliva has been home to many cultures and settlements since the paleolithic times including Greek, Roman and Moorish civilizations. The old town has many historic buildings, including an inn now restored as the “Casa de la Cultura” and a museum housed in the Church of Saint Maria. The house is in the “Raval” or moorish part of the city, centred around the church of St Roc, where the mosque and minaret once stood. In this area you will find distinctive sixteenth century houses built into the side of the hill (right).  The tourist office organises walks through the historic parts of the town, including Calle San Isidro where the house is situated. There is a beautiful sandy beach which is perfect for long lazy barbecues. To get to the beach you drive 1 mile through the orange groves that surround the town, or there is a regular beach bus from the main square. You can walk along the beach to the more lively area towards Piles which has bamboo beach bars with cold beer in the summer. There is a beach side golf course at Oliva Nova. Oliva Town Tourist Information Office: 00 346 285 55 28 Oliva Town web site Photos: George Greene |
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