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.

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