Istán, Andalusia
Provincia de Málaga · Andalusia · Spain · 1,461 residents
Istán is a village in Provincia de Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 1,461 people. The nearest airport is Málaga (AGP), about 37 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Easy to reach: Málaga (AGP) is 25 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Istán
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Tours & tickets in Istán
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Istán can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Istán are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Istán and the villages around it is a hire car from Málaga (AGP), about 37 min away.
Best time to visit Istán
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Málaga (AGP)25 miles, about 37 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Gibraltar (GIB)37 miles, about 53 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Seville (SVQ)78 miles, about 1 h 50 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 22 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Málaga (30 miles), Algeciras (42 miles), Tarifa (53 miles).
Around Istán
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Istán worth visiting?
Istán is a village in Andalusia; it suits travellers who want somewhere quieter than the big resorts.
How do I get to Istán from the UK?
Fly to Málaga (AGP), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 37 min by road. Gibraltar (GIB) is an alternative, 37 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 22 min.
What is near Istán?
Málaga (31 miles), Marbella (6 miles), Benalmádena (21 miles) and Fuengirola (18 miles) are all within an hour or so.