Teulada

The tranquil town of Teulada is a getaway for people who love the Costa Blanca but not the tourists, and who seek a green and pleasant land instead.

Teulada is a small Spanish town and the seat of the Teulada-Moraira local government. The old town centre is surrounded by a medieval wall and landmarked by the Gothic church of Santa Catalina. Points of interest include both old and new: the Ermita de la Font Santa, a fountain and hermits house which was built in honour of a miracle performed on the site by Saint Vicent Ferrer in the 15th century; whereas the Auditorium of Teulada-Moraira built in 2011, is a striking, modern concert hall designed by architect Francisco Robado Beloqui.

Subsumed by agriculture ever since the surrounding hillsides were terraced and irrigated by the Moors, the region is known for its abundance of wine and raisins, oranges, olives and almonds. The availability of lush local produce means that there is an excellent restaurant scene with something for every budget, including the Michelin-endorsed Sand in Moraira.

However, agriculture has been surpassed by tourism as the economic force these days. Mostly because of the municipality’s coastal counterpart, Moraira, some 6 kilometres away and its 8 kilometres of beaches and coves. The Playas of Platgetes, Portet, and L’Ampolla are picturesque and perfect for pursuits like scuba diving, sailing or bike riding.

Teulada is almost equidistant from Denia, Javea and Calpe; Benidorm, with all its big-city pleasures, is only a half an hour’s drive away.