Cristo de San Roque 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.
