Oliva and surrounding area:
Oliva is a medium sized market town where a market is staged in the Paseo each Friday morning. This you must not miss as the choice of fruit and veg is fantastic, with a wide range of other goods at bargain prices. You'll discover fruits that you have never seen before and impossible to buy here at home. If you are an olive lover - you will be in heaven. You'll find them with almonds inside, garlic cloves and even seafoods. You can buy freshly made 'churros' - a sort of fritter which you can dip in chocolate or sugar. Lets just hope that you eat all you buy before its time to come home.
If you are planning your holiday in the summer months you will find small bars all along the beach called 'Chiringuitos' These are open all day and evening and have decked and shaded areas playing 'Cafe del mar' type music. It is very easy to visit one of these for a quick drink in the midday sun and then find you have spent a good part of the afternoon and evening there!
Fiestas and Carnivals:
If you are planning your holiday in the month of July you may be lucky enough to experience the 3 days of celebration surrounding the 'Moors and Christians' fiesta.Once you have experienced this event you will want to return year after year. Many people plan their summer around this fiesta, including me! It is a truly wonderful event for everybody of every age and should not be missed, no matter what your religion. A word of warning - book early - accommodation is hard to find in fiesta week!
Relaxation:
One thing that is immediately obvious when you visit this region is the 'manana' approach to life. Nothing is worth getting stressed about - and if it can be done tomorrow - then why not leave it until then! You will undoubtedly question the English way of life after your stay. In Britain we celebrate with fireworks once or twice a year, whereas here you will hear fireworks every day of the year. There is always something to celebrate!
It is impossible to get bored here, but should you find you need ideas - there is a tourist information office next to the coach/bus stop in the paseo. If you are visiting the region to 'househunt', Oliva is a good central location and base to start your searches. If this is your first visit to Spain - I bet it won't be your last. Alicante airport has connections to most UK airports and there are a few companies that regularly offer discounted prices.
Other Activities:
kitesurfing, quading, karting
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