Castilleja de la Cuesta
Castilleja de la Cuesta is a town and municipality in the province of Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
Castilleja de la Cuesta has a local specialty, the "torta de aceite". This is a thin, crisp baked good made with olive oil and a hint of anise. They are eaten throughout Spain and exported to many countries.
Notable people
- Hernán Cortés — Died here on December 2, 1547. His body is interned in the Templo de Jesús of the Hospital de Jesús Nazareno in Mexico City.
- Eduardo Cansino Sr. — Born here, father of actress Rita Hayworth.
- Miguel Ángel Llera — Born here, footballer and football manager who played for Scunthorpe United.
- Pepe Luis Vázquez Garcés — Died here on 19 May 2013, bullfighter and later bull breeder.