Porrats / Medevil Market Fiesta in Oliva
In the Valencian language, “porrats” are fairs selling a great variety of
products (sweets, salted fish and meat, honey).
They are of medieval origin and the first is the “porrat” of Sant Antoni
celebrated in January, in which there is the ritual blessing of animals
formerly work animals but now household pets.
On January 17 Oliva celebrates the "Porrat" of San Antonio in the Plaza de
San Roque. It is a medieval market with stalls selling beautiful handmade
arts and crafts as well as lots of food stalls. Traditional caldera or stew
made from local vegetables is passed around throughout the festivities.
Stalls are set up in the streets of the old town and we can savour traditional
dishes such as the “pa benet” (“blessed bread”) or the stew prepared with
locally-grown vegetables.
They also take advantage of this fiesta to celebrate a medieval market with live
shows in the streets and different fun activities. In February they celebrate
the “porrat” of San Blas, set up in the Plaza de Enguix with children’s games.
From: 15/01/2011 until: 17/01/2011
El "Mercado Medieval de Oliva" celebrará el día de San Antonio con más de 60
puestos de artesanía en el barrio del Raval de Oliva del 15.- 17.de Enero.
Al visitante le esperarán actuaciones de un grupo de Praga (Chequía) con
luchas de caballeros en plena armadura y danzas históricas. No faltará la
alimentación típica y un amplio programa de animación en la C./San Vicente,
Plaza de Ganguis y alrededor en el barrio Raval de Oliva.