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Teulada

Teulada is the inland town of the municipality of Teulada-Moraira, in the Marina Alta comarca of the province of Alicante, about six kilometres from its coastal resort of Moraira. Its walled historic quarter, known as Gothic Teulada, is listed as a site of cultural interest. The fortress church of Santa Catalina was built on an older church to serve both worship and defence against pirate raids. Together with Moraira's castle and coastal towers it formed part of a system that protected the people of the area. On the Plaça dels Porxes stands the Sala de Jurats i Justícies, a stone building from 1620 with a sundial dated 1639. Nearby is the house of Constanza Ferrer, sister of Saint Vincent Ferrer, the town's patron. Teulada is known for its sweet Muscat wines and mistela made by the local cooperative. The Festa del Moscatell celebrates them on the first Saturday of September. Down on the coast, Moraira's beaches and coves include El Portet, Portitxol, L'Andragó and Cap Blanc. The quiet town suits travellers who want an authentic village base close to the sea.