Telva was started in 1963. During its initial phase the magazine was controlled by Opus Dei. The magazine was part of Recoletos group until February 2007 when the company was acquired by RCS Media Group. Then RCS Media Group owned the magazine. It is published by Unidad Editorial Socieda de Revistas SL on a monthly basis and features articles on fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Its headquarters is in Madrid. The monthly has several annual supplements.