Accomodation in Istan - Malaga.

Short drive from the coast.

Situated in the countryside, 15 km from Marbella and 700 metres from Istan, a typical white-washed Andalusian village with charming, narrow streets. It is surrounded by channels of water from Sierra de las Nieves’ Natural Park which UNESCO has named as a Biosphere Reserve.

The territory of Istán is framed by the Sierra de las Nieves range and part of it is even included in the area that has been designated a Biosphere Reserve. Little more need be said to describe the ecological value of this area that is, moreover, overlooked by the Sierra Real range (1,331 metres) in the north, whose scenery competes with that of the La Zarina (1,141 metres) and Lastonar (1,260 metres) hills very near the coast.

The River Verde valley opens a path through these heights. Before reaching the La Concepción reservoir it flows through such exceptionally attractive landscape as Dehesa de Bornoque, where cork oaks mix with gall oaks and even some Spanish firs, which shows how widely distributed this last species is in the Sierra de las Nieves. Closer to the village the valley takes in terraced lands where fruit trees and vegetables grow.

Hotel Rural Los Jarales **

This beautiful rural hotel is located right in the centre of the Sierra de las Nieves mountain range, in the Andalusian countryside between Marbella and Istán.

Los Jarales has been built in harmony with its naturally stunning environment. From its and various other viewpoints you can admire the spectacular views of the green, hilly surroundings.

The local cuisine here is also excellent, and can be enjoyed in the hotel’s own rustic-style restaurant. Rooms are also traditional in style, giving you a truly authentic Andalusian experience.