Oliva is a small town (28,000 inhabitants) in the south of the Spanish province of Valencia. Oliva is located on the Costa del Azahar, which translates as the orange blossom coast. In Oliva it is over 20 degrees on more than 230 days of the year, more than 300 days with clear skies - even in winter! - I can hardly believe it myself: it is almost never "gray". In this region there is a “microclimate” that keeps winters mild and rainfall low. Oliva is a 15-minute drive from Denia, where ferries leave for the Balearic Islands. Valencia can be reached in 45 minutes by car (or easily by train from Gandia), Alicante in an hour. Oliva has one of the most beautiful stretches of beach on the entire coast: 20 km long, wide, fine sandy beach. In addition to some "building sins" about 40km south, the development on the beach was limited to a maximum of 2 floors.

The city is divided into Oliva Pueblo and Oliva Playa - which is about 2.5 km from the center of the city and connects the city and the beach with a beautiful avenue.

Tourism is limited here, even in midsummer, although Oliva has the most beautiful beach in the region. But there is also a lot to discover in Oliva besides the beaches.

In culinary terms, too, you have to know where you are going.

Therefore, a holiday here is particularly suitable if you want to be close to the sea but not have crowded beaches. And also plans trips to the region. Be it to Valencia, Denia, Alicante or the other many excursion options that the Costa Azahar and the Costa Blanca offer. There's a lot to explore. By car (I highly recommend that), by bike or as a hiker.