The Beautiful Towns of Moraira and Teulada Costa Blanca Spain (Tour)

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Welcome to Teulada, this pretty Spanish town is situated 100 kilometers south of Valencia and 85 kilometers north of Alicante. Placed against a backdrop of mountains, this town offers the visitor a chance to see the old Spain with its cobbled streets and pretty houses. You can spend a day here wandering and enjoying a glass of wine in the bars and restaurants that surround the town square. At the top of the town is the new auditori where music and theatre can be seen throughout the year. Teulada is surrounded by vineyards, a crop that reflects the agricultural heritage of the region. The local wine is sold in many of the shops, along with traditional breads and cakes. The church of Santa Catalina is a beautiful example of renasonce architecture which dominates Teulada's centre. There is also the hermitage of Sant Vicent. Every year in april there is the fiesta of Sant Vicent which sees the whole town celebrating their patron saint. This religious festival is celebrated with great ceremony and culminates with a spectacular firework display and the party continues through the night. Take a stroll round this traditional Spanish town and experience something of the history of the region. As you leave the town and head down towards the coast, you will pass the small Hermatage of La Font Santa (the Saint Fountain), here you will find a picnic area and play area for children. There is also a barbeque area to cook your own food. Carry on further towards the coast and you will come to the once small fishing village of Moraira. This old fishing town is situated against a vista of mountains, and was once the fishing town of Teulada. Now little remains of this village and Moraira has developed into an attractive holiday resort with a large international community. Moraira is a picturesque destination for a family holiday, you will find a combination of sandy and rocky beaches alternating with intriguing coves, and the climate is a sunny but temperate one. If you are looking for a tranquil beach head for El Portet Cove, which was originally a safe haven for ships. It's within walking distance of the lookout tower near the Cap Dor from where there are spectacular views of the coastline. Don't miss the eighteenth century castle, right by the shore. Here in Moraira, you will find the magnificent fish auction house La Lonja, which is open every week. There are five main beaches, El Portet which is a good place for sunbathing and swimming with its crystal clear waters and coves. Lampolla beach where you can practice watersports and is also home to the natural bird sanctuary called Marjal del Seniyar. There is Landrargo beach with its rocky coves, Les Plagetes beach which is a group of small beaches, and Cap Blanc which is an adventure to find, but once discovered has spectacular views. There is an impressive marina run by the nautico club, and is considered to be one of the finest in the Valencian region. As well as spending time on the beach, you can enjoy a boat trip and admire the clear waters of the Mediterranean sea. On your return, you can choose from a delightful array of restaurants along the shore and in the town. Moraira has some of the best seafood restaurants in the area. In the centre you will find the Church of Nuestra Senora de los Desamparados. Moraira offers a busy shopping centre where you can pick up many bargains, be sure to check out the night markets in the summer. There is also a weekly market every friday. Teulada/Moraira is the perfect setting for a relaxed and tranquil stay.