Teba’s Douglas Days to celebrate the Andalusian Braveheart

Teba’s Douglas Days

In this article, you’ll find all the information you need about the Douglas Days in Teba:

• • A few words about Teba
  • The dates of the Scottish Teba Days – Douglas Days – festival
  • The origins of the festival
  • The feria programme
  • Where is Teba?
  • Booking accommodation
  • Activities in the Teba area
  • Useful links (cars, taxis, etc.)
  • Typical ferias in Andalucia

A few words about Teba

Teba is a small town in the province of Málaga.

It is best known for its castle – El Castillo de la Estrella – which in Al-Andalus was known as Hisn Atiba. The ruins of the current castle date from the Almohad period, in the 12th and 13th centuries. The castle was built on an ancient Christian defensive site.

The construction of various watchtowers in the surrounding areas also bears witness to the warlike atmosphere and insecurity of the last century of the Islamic Itaba. It was the scene of countless warlike battles due to its strategic position on the border between Christian western Andalucia and the Islamic peninsula to the east.

The strategic location of Teba and the castle

From its position some 600 metres above sea level, it dominates the entire plain of Antequera and the entrance to the Serranía de Ronda.

he castle was declared a National Monument of Historic and Artistic Interest in 1931 and a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 1949.

Finally, this castle is the purpose of these Teba Scottish Days. We’ll find out why below.

The dates of Teba Scottish Days

Here are the dates for this event: 22 to 25 August 2024.

Official 2024 poster:

The origins of this celebration

The Battle of Hisn Atiba Castle in 1330

Finally, I must mention the incredible way the Scots dress.

I even wondered how they did it, because not everything made it onto the plane….!

Congratulations on the atmosphere at the festival. And congratulations also to the Gibraltar music group!

Things are so much nicer this way. After all, after the war, we need to make peace…

A video extract from one of the parades in the town of Teba:

The 2024 programme of Douglas Days in Teba

This event includes a wide range of festivities at the end of the day and in the evening:

If you’re passing through Teba, there’s also a great place to learn about history: the Municipal Historical Museum of Teba. It contains a fine collection of archaeological finds. The exhibition ranges from prehistoric to medieval, Renaissance and modern materials.

Of particular note are the Neolithic collections at the Cueva de las Palomas, the Final Bronze Age and Iberian remains at the Los Castillejos site, the Roman materials at the Cortijo del Tajo and those from Nina Alta (Al-Andalus period).

Where is Teba?

Note: If you are in the western part of the Costa del Sol and would like to visit some of the most famous sites, you can use the following link to book an excursion from Málaga, Torremolinos, Mijas or Benalmadena.

Book accommodation in Teba

Book activities in the Teba area

Just a few kilometres from Teba is one of the biggest tourist attractions: the Caminito del Rey.

Here’s the link if you’d like to buy a ticket for the Caminito del Rey.

Not far from Teba, you can also enjoy lunch in a rather unusual place: La Fonda Casa Pepa.

Online booking platform for activities in the province of Málaga

Below you’ll find the best of the excursions and activities on offer in Málaga.

You can also book them online today (with free cancellation):

Some useful links for coming and staying in Andalucia for a few days

• An interactive map of Andalucia to find lots of ideas for visits around you, off the beaten track.

Easy and economical bookings

• your flight

• taxi transfer

• hire car

• train and bus tickets

The great ferias of Andalucia:

The Malaga 2025 Feria in August

Sevilla Fair 2025 in April

The Romeria Pilgrimage El Rocio in May

Patio Festival in Cordoba in May

Cadiz Carnival 2025 in February

Ronda Romantic Fair in May

The Horse Fair in Jerez,

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