| Teulada started life as a small village, originally | | | | Moorish names. The villagers built a beautiful |
| populated by 52 Christian families dedicated to growing | | | | late-Gothic church in honour of the patron saint, St |
| Muscatel grapes and raisins, which has since grown to | | | | Catalina. Teulada is a charming and traditional village |
| become an important little town on the Costa Blanca, | | | | that is proud of its historic patrimony. |
| Spain. | | | | The San Vicente Ferrer Cooperative produces |
| The original settlers were fisherman who fished off the | | | | excellent award-winning wines: Marina Alta White and |
| coast, in an area now known as Moraira. In fear of | | | | Muscatel. The Marina Alta White is made with Muscat |
| attacking Berber pirates, the villagers moved inland and | | | | grapes, which gives it an aromatic and fruity taste and, |
| established the village of Teulada, around which they | | | | even though it is a white wine, it is very sweet. The |
| built a large wall to keep the pirates out. Sections of | | | | Muscatel is made with Muscatel Romanao grapes, |
| this wall are still visible around the town today. | | | | which are considered one of the best varieties of |
| Due to its proximity to the coast, fishing played a large | | | | grapes in the world, and the taste of the wine is |
| and prominent part in its history. Today both agriculture | | | | reminiscent of the grape. Both wines can be |
| and fishing have given way to the tourism industry. | | | | purchased in the wine cellars of local bodega's. |
| An afternoon in Teulada allows the visitor to wander in | | | | Teulada is located on the Costa Blanca coast |
| the shade of olive trees, where vineyards lie alongside | | | | between Benissa and Gata de Gorgos. Its port of |
| plantations of oranges and almonds, and the heady | | | | Moraira is situated 6 km from the town centre. There |
| aroma of pine sap emanates from the abundant pine | | | | is a stop here on the Alicante-Denia railway. Teulada is |
| trees typical of this idyllic region. It is very easy for the | | | | located 75 km from Alicante and 31 km from |
| visitor to lose themselves in the beauty of the | | | | Benidorm. |
| surroundings. | | | | Market day is on a Wednesday and is located just a |
| Dotted around Teulada, are traditional Riu-Raus: arched | | | | five minute walk from the apartment. The market |
| constructions where the locally picked raisins are laid | | | | provides an excellent opportunity to stock up on wide |
| out to dry. The dried fruit is used, amongst other things, | | | | range of goods; leather and lace being a local |
| to make the sweet local drink Moscatel. It is quite | | | | speciality. If you miss the market on a Wednesday, it |
| common to see a donkey and cart accompanied by a | | | | visits Moraira on a Friday, so don't panic! |
| farmer with a straw hat pass by a Riu-Rau as he | | | | Teulada is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding |
| checks on his grapes. It can sometimes feel as though | | | | towns and villages such as Valencia, Denia and Javea |
| you have been transported back in time! | | | | to the north, and Calpe, Altea and Alicante to the |
| Teulada being located between sea and mountains | | | | south. A trip to the region should not be completed |
| stands out as one of the most attractive towns on the | | | | without a day out to Altea - a half hour drive from |
| Costa Blanca, offering one of the best climatic zones | | | | Teulada. |
| on the Mediterranean, where you can enjoy long, | | | | One inland area, particularly worth visiting is the glorious |
| warm, sunny days. | | | | Jalon Valley, where palm, almond, olive and orange |
| Prehistoric man, the Iberians and especially the Moors | | | | trees grow, and where you can enjoy long, scenic |
| all left remains in this coastal area: Benimeit, Benimarco | | | | walks through this compelling countryside whilst |
| and Alcasar are rural sections of Teulada, with ancient | | | | enjoying the warm sun and mild breeze. |