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City Cards · La Safor, Valencia province · Oliva
City Card No. 08 · VALENCIA REGION
Oliva
Long, quiet sandy beaches between Gandia and Dénia.
POCKET GUIDE: THE COAST ROAD TO OLIVA
Beaches
Long sandy beaches with dunes
Pace
Quiet, especially outside summer
Airports
Valencia (VLC) and Alicante (ALC)
Rent, 60 m² flat
€610 a month
The short version
Space, sand and a slower pace at the northern end of the coast.
Oliva marks the end of our N-332 coast road guide north from Benidorm. Its beaches are long and natural, with dunes rather than high-rise blocks.
The old town sits inland from the sea, and family life here is calm and outdoors.
Oliva suits you if
- You want a calm, family-friendly beach town
- You are happy to drive for bigger shops and services
- You want to be between Valencia and the Costa Blanca
Look elsewhere if
- You want nightlife or a big international scene
- You do not drive
Money
What living here costs
| Item | Typical cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| Flat of 60 m² | €610 a month |
| Family flat of 90 m² | €910 a month |
| Utilities and internet | €110–170 a month |
Flat sizes use asking rents on idealista for September 2026 (Oliva €10.1 per m²; Spain average €15.1). Signed rents are often a little lower, and furnished, sea-view or new-build homes cost more. Other figures are indicative ranges for planning, not quotes.
The trade-off
Very quiet in winter, and a car is close to essential.
Many services are in Gandia or Dénia, a short drive away.
Guides for this area
N-332 Coast Road, North €1.99
Costa Blanca Back Roads (4 routes) €6.99
Coast or Inland? €12.99
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