In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of Oliva in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects.
We help with tips and advice for car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, apartment rental, villa rental, map, sightseeing, weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Oliva.
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Oliva is a fantastic place for a holiday and much of the town’s economy is reliant on tourists and tourism.One key reason for its draw as a tourist resort is it’s over 300 days of sunshine each year, the weather in Oliva and climate is one of the best in the world.
Oliva is at the southernmost tip of the Costa Azahar coast (also known as the Orange Blossom coast) where it meets the Costa Blanca coast of Spain, a huge tourist destination.
Oliva has absolutely stunning beaches.
Most tourists to Oliva are Spanish, many of whom have holiday homes here but increasingly the secret is getting out and many other tourists are discovering Oliva. It is still small, quiet and unspoilt, ideal for the relaxing getaway holiday.
Where is Oliva?
Oliva is at the far north of the Costa Blanca coast where it meets the Costa del Azahar. Oliva is located in the region of Valencia. The city of Valencia with it’s airport is only an hour away to the north. To the south, Alicante airport is about an hour and a half away.
Once at the airport you have a range of different airport transfer options to Oliva including private shuttle buses, taxis or Oliva car hire.
The main motorway (A7 autoroute) that runs the length of Spain’s eastern coast passes close by Oliva so road access is excellent.
Oliva Beaches (Playa)
The key reason for Oliva’s tourism popularity are the beaches. The wide beach of Oliva stretches for over 10km which means you can always escape other people if you are prepared to walk far enough.
The other big difference with Oliva’s beaches is the fact they are very natural with sand dunes giving a real feel of nature and unspoiltness.
Oliva beach has lovely golden white sand. There are three main beaches, these are: Terranova-Burguera Playa, Pau Pi Playa and the Aigua Blanca Playa (beach).
The backdrop to Oliva’s beaches are many apartments – thankfully low-rise. Oliva is full of tourists in summer but has a very deserted feel in winter when most of these apart