landmark
Tavira
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Isla Cristina
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Isla Cristina
Isla Cristina sits on the route: 15 minutes from Islantilla, 51km from Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Isla Cristina is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Islantilla, about 7 km away.
Isla Cristina is a city and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain, close to the Portuguese border. According to the 2025 municipal register, the city has a population of 21,525 inhabitants.
Isla Cristina remains one of the most important fishing ports in Andalusia, its catch being highly prizedRead more
throughout Spain.
It is a popular summer holiday resort, particularly with the Spaniards themselves. Sevillanos flock to the area in July and August, much of the attraction being the kilometers of 'Blue Flag' standard beaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Isla Cristina?
Within an hour or so of Isla Cristina: Tavira (31 km), Ria Formosa Natural Park (51 km), Faro Cidade Velha (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Isla Cristina?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
Where is Isla Cristina?
Isla Cristina is in Andalusia, Spain, about 7 km from Islantilla.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,324
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.2000, -7.3167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Isla Cristina
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Faro Cidade Velha
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Isla Cristina
- 62 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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