Islantilla, Andalusia
Provincia de Huelva · Andalusia · Spain · 1,261 residents · on the coast
Islantilla is a seaside village in Provincia de Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 1,261 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Playa Islantilla and Playa Taray. The nearest airport is Faro (FAO), about 1 h by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Playa Islantilla, Playa Taray and Playa de La Redondela.
- On the coast, with 3 named beaches nearby.
- Easy to reach: Faro (FAO) is 42 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Islantilla
Ranked by how well known they are.
Playa Islantilla
beach · In the centre
Playa Taray
beach · 2 miles from the centre
Playa de La Redondela
beach · 2 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Islantilla
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Islantilla can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Islantilla
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for the warm months.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Islantilla and the villages around it is a hire car from Faro (FAO), about 1 h away.
Best time to visit Islantilla
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Faro (FAO)42 miles, about 1 h by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)75 miles, about 1 h 47 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Jerez (XRY)72 miles, about 1 h 43 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 24 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Huelva (16 miles), Cádiz (70 miles).
Islantilla is good for
Around Islantilla
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Islantilla worth visiting?
Yes. Islantilla is known for Playa Islantilla, Playa Taray and Playa de La Redondela, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Islantilla from the UK?
Fly to Faro (FAO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h by road. Seville (SVQ) is an alternative, 75 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 24 min.
Is Islantilla good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Islantilla?
Ayamonte (9 miles), Huelva (17 miles), Isla Cristina (4 miles) and Punta Umbría (15 miles) are all within an hour or so.