Teba
With a population of 4.500, the town of Teba is situated
in the administrative district of Guadaltega, at about
90 kilometres from the capital.
Although recent archaeological findings prove the
existence of prehistoric settlements in key places
of the Teban topography, like the cave of "Las
Palomas" or the settlements of "Los Castillejos",
the birth of the town of Teba is directly related
with the Roman occupation, of which remains "El
Cortijo del Tendedero". However, it is not until
the era of the Muslim occupation that the town is
moved to where it is presently situated, taking the
name of Itaba, from which its actual name is derived.
In Teba, one can admire one of the most notable examples
of popular Andalucian architecture. From the hill
where its castle is situated, one can observe the
whole of the town centre, declared as a historical
artistic collection. The parish church of "La
Santísima Cruz", built in the Eighteenth
Century, and the castle of "La Estrella"
stand out as the most exceptional buildings. Apart
from the fact that the natural surroundings in which
the town is situated is of an admirable, scenic beauty.
On the first week of October, Teba celebrates its
fair in honour of "La Virgen del Rosario",
the town's Patron Saint. Other festivities of
interest include "la Romería de San Isidro"
in the month of May, the festivity of "La Virgen
del Carmen" on the 16th July and the summer
fair in August.
"La porra tebeña" is one of the
great protagonists of the place's cuisine. Furthermore,
it is recommendable to sample "el cordero a
lo pastoral" and those dishes which make use
of mountain esparragus and goat cheese amongst its
ingredients, all of them washed down with a good local
wine.
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