Cultural Environment
Experiences
Olocau is surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Sierra Calderona Natural Park, the green lung of the city of Valencia. This place of excellent uniqueness offers you sports activities, dramatized routes in nature and accessible routes for people with special needs. All of them accompanied by a Mediterranean climate that allows you to enjoy these experiences all year round.
SPORTING EVENTS
Cursa Muntanya Olocau
Trail race that runs through the Natural Park of the Sierra Calderona in the municipality of Olocau. It offers different itineraries to be accessible to all levels; 32 km, 12 km and 1 km. This race is sustainable and supportive. It respects the environment to the maximum and aims to raise awareness and help the group of people and children affected by cerebral palsy collaborating with AVAPACE.
Race Trees and Castles
Race that runs through the municipalities of Camp del Turia, the route takes you through trails and the Natural Park of the Sierra Calderona, where runners can enjoy its monumental trees and castles. In the stages of Olocau you can discover spectacular landscapes and monuments such as The Puntal dels Llops, the Castillo del Real or the Font del Frare.
ADAPTED ROUTES
Accessible route in Sierra Calderona
Turismo Adaptado V3 offers a barrier-free experience to enjoy the Sierra Calderona Natural Park using a caterpillar chair. Through forest tracks and trails, you can get close to nature and get to know all the flora and fauna that surrounds the Sierra Calderona. This 2-hour tour passes through part of the Rodeno de Olocau Route.
DRAMATIZED ROUTES
Discover the forgotten treasures of Carraixet
Calderona Viva has a very interesting proposal to know the Barranco del Carraixet in a very fun and educational way for the whole family. Through games and workshops you will discover treasures of nature and culture, such as ancient carob trees, centuries-old croplands or amphibians, among others.
FAMILY VISITS
Family Agritourism and Farmers Sundays
Mas del Capellà, farm school hostel, offers a program of activities aimed at children and adults can share a day in nature. With the activity of family agrotourism propose to enjoy contact with the farm animals, visit the vegetable garden, go on carriage rides, climbing wall, archery and workshops with aromatic and medicinal herbs, among other activities. The Farming Sundays are a perfect plan to enjoy the zoo, do activities and savor the rich gastronomy of Olocau.
