The town of Teba is located in the administrative district of Guadaltega, at about 90 kilometres from the capital.

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”, but the birth of the town of Teba is directly related with the Roman occupation, of which remains “El Cortijo del Tendedero”.

In the Muslim era the town was moved to where it is presently situated, taking the name of Itaba, from which its actual name is derived.

In Teba, we can visit its castle from where one can observe the whole of the town centre, declared as a historical artistic collection. 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.

Its festivities are on the first week of October, with the fair in honour of “La Virgen del Rosario”, the town’s Patron Saint. “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.

Its cuisine is well known by “La porra tebeña”, “el cordero a lo pastoral” and those dishes which make use of mountain asparagus and goat cheese amongst its ingredients.

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