Istan lies at the head of a valley about 15km inland just behind Marbella. It is renowned for its natural springs which gush from the
Sierra Blanca, to form the Rio Verde, which is now dammed to create the Embalse de la Concepcion (the huge reservoir which supplies water to Marbella). Istan is another of the ‘white villages’ of Moorish origin, which because of its constant water supply, was once a centre for silk production, and was one of the last villages to be re-conquered by the Christians in the 15th century.
Istan's streets are narrow and steep and unsuitable for cars, so the best way to explore this traditional village is on foot. Leave your car at the new car park on your way in and follow your nose to one of the four restaurants or several bars serving local specialities and tapas in Istan. There is also the Rural Hotel at the entrance of the village if you wish to extend your stay. After your meal, why not take a constitutional stroll to the end of the promontory along the new and well defined walkway which has wonderful views to the lake and the sea beyond. It was created by the local ayuntamiento, and is regularly used for the evening paseo by the local residents and visitors alike.
There are companies which offer outdoor activity courses and canoeing on the lake. Also, around the village there are many footpaths and cycle tracks winding through the beautiful and protected Biosfera de la Sierra de las Nieves (created in 1995 by UNESCO). This natural park covers an area of18,530 hectares, centring on Mount Torrecilla (1909m - La Concha as it is locally known because of its conch-like shape) and has a rich variety of largely undisturbed flora and fauna, including wild boar and the Iberian eagle.
18 properties found in Istan, Costa Del Sol, Spain
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€325,000
Ref:R30899
Type:
Apartment
Desc: Penthouse, countryside, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: communal pool, garden:....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€366,250
Ref:R67817
Type:
Townhouse
Desc: Townhouse, urbanization, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: communal pool, garden:....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€399,000
Ref:R98329
Type:
Townhouse
Desc: Residences at zahara de istan bring together an exclusive community of people who share an....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€425,000
Ref:R107604
Type:
Townhouse
Desc: Contemporary andalucian style house occupying an elevated southwest facing position with views over....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€450,000
Ref:R126206
Type:
Villa
Desc: Situated in the mountains close to the unspoilt white village of istan, yet a mere 10mins from....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€495,000
Ref:R35487
Type:
Townhouse
Desc: The andalucian style house occupies an elevated southwest facing plot, which includes terrace,....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€690,000
Ref:R83523
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, mountain, furnished, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: private, garden: private, ....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€799,000
Ref:R83519
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, mountain, furnished, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: private, garden: private, ....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€895,000
Ref:R83522
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, mountain, furnished, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: private, garden: private, ....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€929,000
Ref:R33409
Type:
Villa
Desc: A beautiful semi detached villa built in an elevated position in the peaceful area of sierra blanca.....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€950,000
Ref:R126164
Type:
Villa
Desc: An exceptional detached villa built in an elevated position within a private gated development in....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€995,000
Ref:R126117
Type:
Villa
Desc: Self catering villa - marbella
pleasantly peaceful aamp; picturesque location only 10mins from....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€995,950
Ref:R111876
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, elevated, furnished: negotiable, fitted kitchen, parking: carport, pool: private, ....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€1,100,000
Ref:R97731
Type:
Villa
Desc: Colonial style villa boast outstanding views of the sea, lake, gibraltar and the atlas mountains of....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€1,350,000
Ref:R83521
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, mountain, furnished, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: private, garden: private, ....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€1,950,000
Ref:R83520
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, mountain, furnished, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: private, garden: private, ....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€4,800,000
Ref:R83289
Type:
Villa
Desc: Villa, quiet, fitted kitchen, parking: garage, pool: private, garden: private, facing:....
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Price of this Istan property for sale:
€7,950,000
Ref:R106553
Type:
Villa
Desc: Spectacular new built villa on the road to istan with stunning views to the lake of istan, the....
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