Teulada, Spain
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Teulada is a small coastal town on Spain
's Costa Blanca
, located 3 km north from Junction 63 of the A7 E-15 toll motorway on the N-332 coast road.
Setting it apart from its coastal neighbours of Calpe and further south, Benidorm, the town council passed laws limiting the height of buildings and protecting the natural pines that cover the sides of the valley leading to the costal part of the municipality, Moraira.
Period (15-20,000 BC) with remains discovered in a cave on the headland (Cap d’Or).
Teulada was founded in 1386 and during the 16th century was fortified due to the constant attacks by Barbary pirates. The lookout tower on the peninsular headland still remains and has been restored.
The economy was dominated by agriculture influenced by the period of occupation by the Moors. The walled terraces on the hillsides of the area are still present and allowed for orchards of almonds, vines and citrus fruits to be grown.
community of predominantly English, German and Dutch residents has grown to the extent that in 1999 a political party of predominantly non-Spanish residents, The Moraira Party, won control of the town hall in local elections. Since this time there has been a progressive investment policy in local facilities especially in the coastal area of Moraira.
Teulada still manages to retain its Spanish heritage and traditions. The street market held on Wednesday mornings, and the numerous fiestas that occur through-out the year provide the best example of Spanish customs, and some of the best firework displays, to be found on the coast.
Spain
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's Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca refers to the over 200 kilometres of coastline belonging to the province of Alicante in Spain. The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service between London and Valencia in 1957. It has a well-developed tourism industry...
, located 3 km north from Junction 63 of the A7 E-15 toll motorway on the N-332 coast road.
Setting it apart from its coastal neighbours of Calpe and further south, Benidorm, the town council passed laws limiting the height of buildings and protecting the natural pines that cover the sides of the valley leading to the costal part of the municipality, Moraira.
History
The earliest signs of a settlement date back to the Upper PaleolithicUpper Paleolithic
The Upper Paleolithic is the third and last subdivision of the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age as it is understood in Europe, Africa and Asia. Very broadly it dates to between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago, roughly coinciding with the appearance of behavioral modernity and before the advent of...
Period (15-20,000 BC) with remains discovered in a cave on the headland (Cap d’Or).
Teulada was founded in 1386 and during the 16th century was fortified due to the constant attacks by Barbary pirates. The lookout tower on the peninsular headland still remains and has been restored.
The economy was dominated by agriculture influenced by the period of occupation by the Moors. The walled terraces on the hillsides of the area are still present and allowed for orchards of almonds, vines and citrus fruits to be grown.
Economy
The economy of Teulada is dominated by the tourism industry and fuelled by the construction industry which is forever expanding the community size. The influence of the European expatriateExpatriate
An expatriate is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing...
community of predominantly English, German and Dutch residents has grown to the extent that in 1999 a political party of predominantly non-Spanish residents, The Moraira Party, won control of the town hall in local elections. Since this time there has been a progressive investment policy in local facilities especially in the coastal area of Moraira.
Teulada still manages to retain its Spanish heritage and traditions. The street market held on Wednesday mornings, and the numerous fiestas that occur through-out the year provide the best example of Spanish customs, and some of the best firework displays, to be found on the coast.
Main sights
- Parish church of St. Catherine (early 16th century)
- Sala de Jurats i Justícia de Teulada (17th century)
- Castle of Moraira
- Cap d'Or Tower (1563)
- Hermitages of St. Vincent Ferrer, Divina Pastora and Fonta Santa
Culture
Local fiestas include:- San Vincente Ferrer – Held every Monday after Easter to celebrate the Patron Saint.
- Moros y Critianos (Moors and Cristians) – Held during the second week in June.
- Festa del Moscatell – Held the first Saturday in September.
- Santa Catalina – Held on the 25th November.