Because a small apartment can ruin the best of holiday
There is a truth that parents know well and holiday brochures systematically ignore: family holidays bear no resemblance to the holidays you used to have. Space matters. The kitchen matters. Having room for the children to move around matters. And having the adults actually rest — that matters too.
A cramped, poorly equipped apartment in the wrong location is not a minor inconvenience. It is the factor that decides whether the week was a success or an exhausting experience with a nicer backdrop.
Oliva solves that. And Oceans Oliva, in particular, solves it well.
Why Oliva is the family destination that sells itself
Oliva does not need elaborate arguments to win a family over. The reasons are all there, and they become obvious from day one.
Pau Pi beach, in the centre of Oliva, with its shallow waters and full facilities — lifeguards, showers, beach bars — is one of the most popular and well-loved beaches for families. It has a play area for children, sports areas and adapted access for people with reduced mobility. And just minutes away, Terranova beach at Oliva Nova: intact dunes, fine sand, calm water and the kind of space that disappears in July at other destinations and here, simply, remains.
The dedicated cycle path connecting the beach to the town centre is perfect for a family ride, with bikes of all sizes — including those fitted with children’s seats — available to hire from various local shops. And for those who want more action on the water, the local nautical schools offer lessons and equipment hire for all ages: surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, windsurfing and more.
There is no need to leave Oliva to fill a week. With children, that is worth everything.
Kids Club and activities: adults get to rest too
One of the strongest arguments for Oliva Nova as a family destination is its children’s entertainment offering, which goes well beyond a pool with a water slide.
The resort runs an age-split activity programme: Baby Club for the youngest children aged 1 to 3, Miniclub for ages 4 to 12, and OLI’s Cabin for ages 7 to 15. Activities include water gymkhanas, mini Olympics on the beach, arts and crafts workshops, a sailing academy, talent competitions and outdoor activities combining sport, creativity and teamwork.
The practical result is that children have their own structured, well-organised programme while adults recover something that tends to be in short supply on family holidays: time to themselves.
The accommodation: where comfort is non-negotiable
This is where Oceans Oliva sets itself apart from every other accommodation option in the area.
The Oceans Oliva apartments are designed with the real space a family needs: generous living areas, properly sized bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens and terraces where more than two chairs actually fit. There is no squeezing everyone in or making do. When you are travelling with children, that distinction between genuinely resting and simply getting through the week becomes everything.
The Gold Apartments — duplexes with a private rooftop pool — are the option for families who want complete privacy. No shared pool, no timetables, no negotiating space with other guests. The children have their area, the adults have theirs and the Mediterranean is ten minutes on foot.
The Silver and Silver Plus apartments combine generous space, natural light and a layout that genuinely works for family groups — designed for comfortable co-living, with everything sorted from the moment you arrive.
The Bronze apartments offer the same exclusive Oliva Nova setting at a more accessible price point, without compromising on quality or location.
All apartments include a cleaning service, private security and access to one of the most well-kept residential environments on the Valencian coast.
What a typical family week in Oliva looks like
Because sometimes it helps to see it laid out clearly:
Mornings: Terranova beach, ten minutes on foot. Fine sand, calm water, plenty of space. The children in the sea. The adults on their towels.
Midday: Back to the apartment. Lunch without rushing, a nap without guilt, the terrace and the view.
Afternoons: Kids Club for the little ones. Padel, golf or the spa for the grown-ups. Or simply doing nothing — deliberately and without apology.
Evenings: Dinner with quality Mediterranean produce, five minutes from the apartment. No transfers, no traffic, no hunting for a parking space.
Repeat for seven days. Go home with the batteries properly recharged. That is the plan.
Oliva Nova: less than an hour from Valencia, far from everything that stresses you out
Oliva is located between Gandía and Dénia, in a setting that combines beach, mountain and coastline without the saturation of the big names on the Valencian coast. Less than one hour from Valencia and 45 minutes from Alicante. Close enough to arrive without exhaustion. Far enough away for the surroundings to feel like somewhere else entirely.
For a family, that translates into something very specific: the journey does not start badly, the destination does not disappoint and the return home does not undo everything that was built up during the week.
→ Check availability and book your stay at oceansoliva.com/apartamentos-vacacionales
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