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Hotel Altos de Istán

Las Majadillas s/n
Rated 9.1 in 83 reviews

Hotel Altos de Istán is a charming boutique hotel situated in the picturesque village of Istán, Spain. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, this hotel offers a serene escape surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

The hotel is designed to reflect the traditional Andalusian architecture, with its stylish white-washed walls and rustic terracotta roofs, blending harmoniously with the scenic backdrop. Guests are greeted with warm hospitality and personalized service, enhancing the intimate and cozy atmosphere that characterizes this boutique hotel.

Each room at Hotel Altos de Istán is thoughtfully decorated, combining modern amenities with rustic charm, ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable stay. Many rooms feature balconies or terraces that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush landscapes, providing an ideal spot to unwind and soak in the serene ambiance.

The hotel's on-site restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience, serving a variety of local and Mediterranean dishes prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can savor these meals while enjoying panoramic views of the countryside.

For those looking to explore the area, Hotel Altos de Istán serves as an excellent base. The surrounding natural park offers numerous hiking and biking trails, and the nearby village of Istán provides a glimpse into traditional Spanish life with its narrow streets and vibrant local culture.

Overall, Hotel Altos de Istán embodies the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, offering a memorable stay amidst the breathtaking scenery of southern Spain.

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Climate and Weather

January
 14°
 5°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
February
 15°
 6°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
March
 18°
 8°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
April
 20°
 10°
 17°
 8
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 23°
 13°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
June
 27°
 17°
 20°
 11
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 30°
 20°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 30°
 21°
 23°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
September
 28°
 18°
 22°
 9
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
October
 24°
 15°
 20°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
November
 19°
 10°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
December
 15°
 7°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Istán and near Hotel Altos de Istán

Aloha Golf Club
Aloha Golf Club
Golf club in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain
6.8km / 4.2mi
El Ángel
7.4km / 4.6mi
La Quinta Golf & Country Club
7.5km / 4.6mi
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
7.9km / 4.9mi
Parque Vigil de Quiñones
Park in Marbella, Spain
8km / 5mi
Trapiche del Prado
7.5km / 4.7mi
Fuente de los Chorros
Fountain located in Ojén, Spain
7.9km / 4.9mi
King Abdelaziz Mosque
King Abdelaziz Mosque
Mosque in Spain
8.2km / 5.1mi
Playa de Levante
Playa de Levante
Beach in La Línea de la Concepción, Province of Cádiz, Spain
8.8km / 5.5mi
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
9.2km / 5.7mi
Cortijo de Miraflores
Cortijo de Miraflores
Historical building in Marbella, Spain
8.4km / 5.2mi
Villa romana del Río Verde
Villa romana del Río Verde
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
9.1km / 5.6mi
Iglesia de la Encarnación
Iglesia de la Encarnación
Church in Marbella, Spain
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ermita de Santiago
Church in Marbella, Spain
9.1km / 5.7mi
Capilla de San Juan de Dios
Capilla de San Juan de Dios
Church in Marbella, southern Spain
9.2km / 5.7mi
Castillo de Marbella
Castillo de Marbella
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
9.1km / 5.7mi
Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz
Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz
8.9km / 5.5mi
Playa Fontanilla
8.4km / 5.2mi
Playa del Faro
Playa del Faro
Beach in Marbella, Spain
9km / 5.6mi
Parque de la Constitución
Parque de la Constitución
Urban park in Marbella, Spain
8.9km / 5.5mi
Playa de Venus
Playa de Venus
9.3km / 5.8mi
Busto Juan Carlos I
Busto Juan Carlos I
9.1km / 5.7mi
Fuerte de San Luis
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
9.4km / 5.9mi
Casa del Corregidor, Cuenca
Casa del Corregidor, Cuenca
Cultural property in Cuenca, Spain
9.1km / 5.7mi
Torre de la Lechera
Torre de la Lechera
Cultural property in Benahavís, Spain
11km / 6.9mi
Real Club de Golf Guadalmina
11.1km / 6.9mi
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara
10.9km / 6.8mi
Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
11km / 6.8mi
Alberto Vidiella Tudores
Alberto Vidiella Tudores
10.4km / 6.4mi
Basílica Paleocristiana de Vega del Mar
Basílica Paleocristiana de Vega del Mar
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
12.4km / 7.7mi
Termas romanas de Las Bóvedas (Marbella)
Termas romanas de Las Bóvedas (Marbella)
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
12.9km / 8mi
Castillo de Montemayor
Castillo de Montemayor
Cultural property in Benahavís, Spain
12.6km / 7.8mi
El Tesorillo de La Llaná
El Tesorillo de La Llaná
15.9km / 9.9mi
Selwo Aventura
Selwo Aventura
Zoo in Spain
17.2km / 10.7mi
Villa romana de Las Torres
Cultural property in Estepona, Spain
17.8km / 11mi
AluaSun Marbella Park
Resort in Marbella, Spain
17.7km / 11mi
La Cala Resort
Residential and recreational estate
19km / 11.8mi
Torre de María Sagredo
Torre de María Sagredo
Cultural property in Alozaina, Spain
18.5km / 11.5mi
Torre Ladrones
Torre Ladrones
Castle
20.6km / 12.8mi
Castillo El Nicio
Cultural property in Estepona, Spain
20.5km / 12.7mi
Torre de Lifa
Cultural property in Ronda, Spain
21.1km / 13.1mi
Calahonda
Calahonda
Beach
22.3km / 13.9mi
La Rada Beach
La Rada Beach
23.7km / 14.8mi
Torre de Calahonda
Torre de Calahonda
Monument
23.1km / 14.3mi
Torre Vieja de la Batería de Cala del Moral
Torre Vieja de la Batería de Cala del Moral
Cultural property in Mijas, Spain
25.1km / 15.6mi

What to do in Istán and near Hotel Altos de Istán

Aloha Golf Club
Aloha Golf Club
Golf club in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain
6.8km / 4.2mi
El Ángel
7.4km / 4.6mi
La Quinta Golf & Country Club
7.5km / 4.6mi
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
7.9km / 4.9mi
Parque Vigil de Quiñones
Park in Marbella, Spain
8km / 5mi
Trapiche del Prado
7.5km / 4.7mi
Fuente de los Chorros
Fountain located in Ojén, Spain
7.9km / 4.9mi
King Abdelaziz Mosque
King Abdelaziz Mosque
Mosque in Spain
8.2km / 5.1mi
Playa de Levante
Playa de Levante
Beach in La Línea de la Concepción, Province of Cádiz, Spain
8.8km / 5.5mi
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
9.2km / 5.7mi
Cortijo de Miraflores
Cortijo de Miraflores
Historical building in Marbella, Spain
8.4km / 5.2mi
Villa romana del Río Verde
Villa romana del Río Verde
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
9.1km / 5.6mi
Iglesia de la Encarnación
Iglesia de la Encarnación
Church in Marbella, Spain
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ermita de Santiago
Church in Marbella, Spain
9.1km / 5.7mi
Capilla de San Juan de Dios
Capilla de San Juan de Dios
Church in Marbella, southern Spain
9.2km / 5.7mi
Castillo de Marbella
Castillo de Marbella
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
9.1km / 5.7mi
Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz
Ermita del Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz
8.9km / 5.5mi
Playa Fontanilla
8.4km / 5.2mi
Playa del Faro
Playa del Faro
Beach in Marbella, Spain
9km / 5.6mi
Parque de la Constitución
Parque de la Constitución
Urban park in Marbella, Spain
8.9km / 5.5mi
Playa de Venus
Playa de Venus
9.3km / 5.8mi
Busto Juan Carlos I
Busto Juan Carlos I
9.1km / 5.7mi
Fuerte de San Luis
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
9.4km / 5.9mi
Casa del Corregidor, Cuenca
Casa del Corregidor, Cuenca
Cultural property in Cuenca, Spain
9.1km / 5.7mi
Torre de la Lechera
Torre de la Lechera
Cultural property in Benahavís, Spain
11km / 6.9mi
Real Club de Golf Guadalmina
11.1km / 6.9mi
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara
10.9km / 6.8mi
Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
11km / 6.8mi
Alberto Vidiella Tudores
Alberto Vidiella Tudores
10.4km / 6.4mi
Basílica Paleocristiana de Vega del Mar
Basílica Paleocristiana de Vega del Mar
Cultural property in Marbella, Spain
12.4km / 7.7mi

About Istán

Istán, a charming village in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, offers several genuine experiences that blend natural beauty and cultural immersion. One of the highlights is exploring the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, which offers numerous trails for those who enjoy hiking amid breathtaking landscapes and diverse flora and fauna. Nature lovers can also visit the Embalse de la Concepción, a reservoir perfect for a leisurely day out surrounded by scenic views.

Istán is known for its traditional Andalusian architecture. Strolling through the narrow, whitewashed streets of the village offers a glimpse into its Moorish past, with charming houses adorned with colorful flowers, inviting visitors to soak in the local atmosphere.

Another attraction is the ancient Arab Waterways, an intricate system of canals and aqueducts that date back to the Arab period, showcasing the area's historical significance and offering an interesting insight into past engineering feats.

For those interested in local culture, visiting the Church of San Miguel is worthwhile. This 16th-century church features a mix of architectural styles and provides a serene space for reflection.

Culinary enthusiasts should not miss sampling the local cuisine. Istán offers a range of traditional Andalusian dishes at its local eateries and cafes, where visitors can enjoy an authentic taste of the region.

Finally, the Fiestas Patronales held in honor of San Miguel, usually in September, provide a vibrant experience of local traditions, music, and festivities, giving visitors an opportunity to engage with the community and its celebrations.




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