Jesper Bejerholm
Costa Blanca
Costa Cálida
Välkommen till 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.
Plats
Community
The influence of the expatriate community in Teulada is so significant that in 1999, The Moraira Party won control of the town hall. This party was made up of predominantly English, German, and Dutch residents of the region to represent their interests. Although the national Spanish People’s Party now runs it, foreign-born residents made up a third of the registered voters in the 2015 election. Currently, 55% of permanent residents are expats.
Property
This is an excellent area for countryside buyers, as traditional Spanish fincas (farmsteads) are still available for purchase and renovation. In the town centre, you’ll find terraced town-houses and apartments, then on the outskirts, modern private villas or pueblo-style developments with communal pools.
Amenities
The town itself has a brilliantly serviced high-street and street market held on Wednesday mornings. For larger shopping centres, it’s a short drive to either Denia, Benidorm or Finestrat.
Transport
The closest airport is in Alicante. The L9 metro line runs from the Luceros station to central Teulada and there are plans to connect the airport to this tram line in the future.
Health
The local medical centre, Centro de Salud, for Teulada is on Calle Doctor José Pitarch and the nearby Centro de Salud de Benissa is open 24 hours. The Policlinica IMED offers private healthcare and the closest state-run general hospital is in Denia.
Cost of Living
Because Teulada is inland, house prices are a lot lower than in Moraira, but with many of the same benefits. This is a comfortable place to live well for less, as the cost of transport, groceries, household bills and health are low.
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