Hotels in Isla Cristina

Book your cheap hotel in Isla Cristina‎

Renowned across Spain for its lively fishing port which offers a wealth of sumptuously fresh seafood, Isla Cristina is an appealing town with magnificent beaches and plentiful seaside activities, courtesy of the pretty Costa de la Luz. It’s also a nature hotspot, sandwiched between tranquil wetland reserves, rivers and parks.

You can find a wide variety of budget accommodation options in Isla Cristina, whether you’re looking for lively waterfront resorts or peaceful hotels.


Neighbourhoods of Isla Cristina‎

Explore Isla Cristina’s fascinating neighbourhoods‎:

  • Town Centre: Isla Cristina’s town centre has a wealth of pleasant plazas, public spaces and markets, including the excellent Paseo de las Palmeras high street. You’ll find a good mix of restaurants and bars, with plenty of first-rate hotels.
  • Puerto Deportivo: The marina area is a pretty district with an excellent selection of seafood restaurants. There are several riverside beaches, including the narrow Playa de El Cantil and the excellent sunset spot, Playa de la Punta del Caimán.
  • Playa Central: Isla Cristina’s seaside beaches are among the region’s best. You’ll find an excellent selection of seafront resorts here with plenty of entertainment options and seaside activities.

What to see and do in Isla Cristina‎

Isla Cristina has an impressive variety of beaches, both facing the Atlantic Ocean and the Rio Carreras. The longest of these stretches for 12km, offering kite surfing, snorkelling and sailing excursions. The beaches are well served with loungers, changing facilities and stalls. The town centre contains a number of must-see sites, including Casa Patio San Francisco, a nineteenth-century house that is now home to the local tourist information office and a Carnival Museum. Casa Blas Infante is the famed former-residence of Andalusian patriot, Blas Infante. There are also a number of charming churches to explore, including the Andalusian-style Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. Bird and wildlife-watchers have much to relish in the area, with protected salt marshes that host migrating flamingos and natural walking routes like the Via Verde Litoral, Ruta de Cameleón and Dunas de Isla Cristina.


What to eat in Isla Cristina‎

The fish and seafood is absolutely stunning in this area. In fact, this port town is renowned across Spain for the quality of its catch. Local specialities to look out for include mechado de atún (minced tuna fish), raya en pimentón (skate cooked with peppercorns), calamares al champagne (champagne soaked squid), bombones de huevas de cigala (dumplings made from lobster roe) and ensalada de mojama y almendras (salad with salt-cured tuna and almonds). Of course, there’s more to Isla Cristina than fish, and you’ll find a number of fine international restaurants as well. The local sweet treat of choice is coca.


Typical events and festivals in Isla Cristina‎

Isla Cristina hosts a number of religious and cultural festivities every year, including typical events like Navidad (Christmas) and Semana Santa (Easter). The most beloved festivals here are Nuestra Señora del Carmen (a festival in honour of the patron saint of sailors in mid-July) and Carnaval (February), both of which conclude on the beach. The town's very own patron saint, Virgen del Rosario, is celebrated on October 7. Other festivities in September include a celebration of local tuna fish (Semana del Atun) and a Flamenco Festival.


How to move around in Isla Cristina‎

Isla Cristina is served by a local public bus network which runs through town, connecting passengers to nearby cities like Ayamonte and Huelva. Nevertheless, a rental car is recommended to experience this region at your own pace.


The climate in Isla Cristina‎

Isla Cristina has a warm, temperate climate which sees summer temperatures of 30°C. Winters are cooler, but still relatively mild, with average temperatures of 12°C.


More interesting facts about and sights in Isla Cristina‎



The Puerto Pesquero port area is an excellent place to explore on foot. Here, you can watch the daily fishing boats haul in their catch every morning and evening, right next to the factories which produce the town’s famed canned tuna and salted fish.

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68°F | 57°F

In Isla Cristina we will have scattered clouds, soft attire is advised as the temperatures will be warm throughout the day.

    • Wednesday
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    • Thursday
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    • Friday
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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Isla Cristina

The most centrally located hotel in Isla Cristina with the best ratings is: Occidental Isla Cristina.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Isla Cristina, like Hotel Solymar.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Isla Cristina, we recommend Hotel Estival Isla Cristina.

According to our clients, the best hotels in Isla Cristina to stay at with children are Hotel Estival Isla Cristina and Occidental Isla Cristina.

The best hotels with a pool in Isla Cristina are Hotel El Paraiso Playa, Occidental Isla Cristina and Hotel Estival Isla Cristina.

Some of the best options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Isla Cristina are Occidental Isla Cristina and Hotel Estival Isla Cristina.

In Isla Cristina, Hotel El Paraiso Playa, Hotel Estival Isla Cristina and Hotel Solymar offer 24-hour front desk service.

The best-rated hotels in Isla Cristina with a gym are Occidental Isla Cristina and Hotel Estival Isla Cristina.

The following hotels in Isla Cristina have luggage storage: Hotel El Paraiso Playa, Occidental Isla Cristina and Hotel Estival Isla Cristina.