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Istán At a Glance

Istán is an inland town in Málaga province, southern Spain, sitting at about 287 metres above sea level. By road, Istán is 78 km (66 min by car) from the city of Málaga and 74 km (70 min by car) from Málaga Costa del Sol airport. The SIMA municipal registry lists 1 704 residents and 120 registered businesses. The municipality covers 99.3 square kilometres. It is a white village above the Río Verde, with the spring-fed Charca de las Mojaras within the municipality and a panoramic road into the Sierra de las Nieves.. Population, businesses, hotels, area and elevation figures come from SIMA, OSRM road routing, and Wikidata; venue and amenity counts are drawn from the www.Malaga.today directory. Most visitors drive in from Marbella, walk the Charca de las Mojaras pool beside the road, and use the town as a base to enter the Sierra de las Nieves national park. The figures are from official registers and the live directory and are not estimates.

36Venues ListedSource: www.Malaga.today live directory
1,704Population (2025)Source: SIMA - IECA (2025)
120Registered businesses (2024)Source: SIMA - IECA (2024)
74 kmFrom Málaga airport (~70 min drive)Source: OSRM router.project-osrm.org route/v1/driving 2026-09-19
78 kmFrom Málaga city (~66 min drive)Source: OSRM router.project-osrm.org route/v1/driving 2026-09-19
InlandInland townSource: OSM relation 347532 (geometry check)

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120 Registered businesses (2024)
1,704 Population (2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Istán on the coast?

No, Istán is inland in Málaga province.

How far is Istán from Málaga Airport?

Istán is 74 km by road from Málaga Airport (AGP). The drive takes about 70 minutes.

How far is Istán from Málaga city?

Istán is 78 km by road from Málaga city centre. The drive takes about 66 minutes.

What is Istán known for?

36 venues listed on www.Malaga.today in Istán.. Traditional inland Andalusian town.

Where to eat in Istán?

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