Teulada, Spain

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. It is the older part of the Teulada Moraira municipality that was created after its once coastal hamlet of Moraira threatened to break away after tourist development made it the greater part in the 1990s. The town hall in the Plaza de la Constitucion was inaugurated in 1991.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 Paleolithic 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 expatriate 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.

Local Fiestas

San Vincente Ferrer – Held every Monday after Easter to celebrate the Patron SaintMoros y Critianos (Moors and Cristians) – Held during the second week in JuneFesta del Moscatell – Held the first Saturday in SeptemberSanta Catalina – Held on the 25th November

External links

* [http://www.amlaspain.com/teulada-moraira.asp Teulada] . Property listings for the Teulada area can be found on The Spanish Property MLS.