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Painting Holiday in Spain

Highlights

  • Visit 5 different location for inspiration and to paint 'en plen air'.
  • Located in Torrox surrounded by stunning mountain ranges with over 300 days of sunshine
  • Includes accommodation, meals and return transfers from Malaga Airport.
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What you'll do

Overview

The beautiful Andalucían mountain village of Torrox, located between Malaga and Nerja, is the setting for this popular 7 night painting holiday where you’ll immerse yourself in Andalucían life and be inspired by the beautiful surroundings whilst brushing up on your painting skills.

Please secure your place early, as the dates will fill up quickly.

2025 Dates - Watercolour painting
30 May - 6 June 2025 with Dawn Oliver
10 -17 June 2025 with Klaus Hinkel
5 - 12 September with Klaus Hinkel
9 - 26 September with Bernadette Bradley - SOLD OUT

2025 Date - Creative acrylics and or watercolor
20 - 27 June 2025 with Francis May Tappenden

This unique painting holiday in the heart of Andalucia, Spain, aims to develop your drawing and painting skills whilst you develop your own personal interpretation of the beautiful Andalucian landscape.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, the course will be tailored uniquely to you to help improve your techniques, learn new skills and increase your confidence through expert tuition and advice.

There are different guest artists for each date, and all are extremely passionate and have a wealth of experience in art and painting.

The itinerary below gives an overview of the week – it may be adjusted and your host will confirm the activities and timings for your week, on your arrival.

By combining your painting holiday with visits to a beach, tropical garden, mountainous villa, castle, local towns and just simply relaxing, this inspiring painting holiday promises not just a creative experience but also a cultural one.

You’ll join a group of other like minded travellers, making this the ideal holiday for those on the hunt for a singles activity holiday in Spain.

*From price based on accommodation at Hotel Al Andalus

Arrival day

You will be collected from Malaga airport and taken to the charming village of Torrox where your course and hotel accommodation will be based.

Complimentary transfers from Malága Airport to Torrox will depart between 12.00pm – 12.30pm so please arrive before 12pm. If you are arriving later, please arrive in Torrox by 5pm to join the welcome dinner.

Enjoy a welcome lunch in the beautiful Plaza de la Constitución with your fellow guests.

After lunch, take time to settle in and stroll around the village.

In the evening you will meet your guest tutor, who will lead a brief introduction on the objectives, materials and itinerary for the painting and drawing week.

Enjoy dinner at a local Spanish restaurant hosted by Paul and Victoria.

 

Day at Casa Maria, a mountainside villa

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before being picked up from the village and taken to Casa Maria to spend the day there.

You’ll all discuss your individual aims for the week so that your tutor can tailor the course to suit the group.

Enjoy an al fresco lunch in the garden.

Sketch, draw and paint in the garden of Casa Maria.

In the evening you will enjoy dinner at an excellent local Spanish restaurant.

Peñoncillo beach and picnic lunch

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before heading to the beach for more painting and sketching.

You will enjoy a picnic on the beach at lunchtime.

In the evening you will head to a local restaurant in the village for dinner.

Hidden Hamlet

After breakfast at the hotel you will discover this hidden hamlet with a rich history.

Enjoy lunch in the village restaurant before continuing to work on your painting and drawing skills.

This evening is free to enjoy at your leisure.

Free day

Today is a free day for you to continue painting or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

In the evening you are again free to do as you please such as sampling one of the many restaurants of your choice.

Roman Ruins

A visit to a lovely, shady park with Roman ruins, statues, flowers and trees to capture.

Picnic lunch will be provided in the beautiful gardens.

After lunch you will carry on painting, followed by an evening dinner at a local restaurant.

Torrox

After breakfast and throughout the day you will have the chance to finish your work, ask questions, receive feedback and learn new techniques or enjoy the quiet streets of Torrox.

Lunch will be provided at a restaurant in Torrox.

For your final evening the group will enjoy a farewell meal together to reflect on your new found painting skills over a glass of good Spanish wine and delicious meal.

Departure day

After breakfast you are kindly asked to check-out of your room at the hotel ready for your transfer to Malaga airport, taking home with you new, creative painting skills and an insight into Andalucían life that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.

Complimentary transfers from Torrox to Malága Airport will depart at 9am.

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation - please select your preferred accommodation option
  • 5 days of painting tuition from a guest artist
  • Painting equipment – easels, drawing boards, lightweight folding chairs, water jars
  • All transport to all painting locations
  • Breakfast daily. Lunch everyday except day 5. Dinner everyday except days 4 and 5
  • Malaga Airport Transfers. Please note: Transfers from the airport available at 12 noon (your flight must arrive before 12 noon) and back to the airport at 9am (your flight must leave after 12 noon) – if your flight arrives outside of these times, please contact us as private transfers can be arranged at extra cost of 60 Euros each way

Accommodation

Hotel La Casa

La Casa is a small family-run boutique hotel in the heart of Andalucia, it is a little piece of Spanish heaven, with stunning views and nestled in the heart of the beautiful whitewashed village of Torrox

With only eight bedrooms which have been stylishly designed with comfort in mind, all rooms have an ensuite, air conditioning and heating, TV and unlimited WiFi.

There is a communal honesty bar, offering a selection of hot, cold and alcoholic, beverages. Available 24hrs.

There is a superb sun terrace which provides a charming vantage point from where you can enjoy a drink and gaze out to the stunning views of the mountains.

Hotel Al Andalus

Hotel Al Andalus is a traditional Andalucian hotel located in a charming street in the village of Torrox,

All rooms have an ensuite, air conditioning, heating, TV and WiFi.

They is a shared lounge and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Your local host

Paul & Victoria

On your creative activity holiday, you will be welcomed by Paul and Victoria and of course the Guest Artist of the week. Paul & Victoria have lived in the Andalucian mountains above the white pueblo village of Torrox for many years. Both keen walkers, they love the outdoors and the stunning vistas Andalucia has to offer. What’s more, they are very knowledgeable about the wildlife, flora and fauna as well as the region’s history and culture. They are extremely passionate and have a wealth of experience in art and painting, specialising in a specific medium. So good, The Telegraph newspaper even voted their painting holiday as one of the top five painting holidays to go on! All you have to do is relax and enjoy your holiday... Read All

On your creative activity holiday, you will be welcomed by Paul and Victoria and of course the Guest Artist of the week. Paul & Victoria have lived in the Andalucian mountains above the white pueblo village of Torrox for many years. Both keen walkers, they love the outdoors and the stunning vistas Andalucia has to offer. What’s more, they are very knowledgeable about the wildlife, flora and fauna as well as the region’s history and culture. They are extremely passionate and have a wealth of experience in art and painting, specialising in a specific medium. So good, The Telegraph newspaper even voted their painting holiday as one of the top five painting holidays to go on! All you have to do is relax and enjoy your holiday!

Paul & Victoria image

Location

Your holiday will be based in the typical white Andalucian pueblo of Torrox. Situated between Malaga and Nerja, this beautiful mountain village offers stunning landscape scenery, unique architecture and a near perfect climate year round.

Nearest airport: Malaga (40km away)

Complimentary return airport transfer:
A return transfer from Malaga Airport is included in the price of your holiday at set times (approx 12pm on arrival and 9am on departure) See below “what’s included” for more information.

 

What our travellers are saying...

The painting holiday was really well organised and the activities took us all over the mountains of Spain. Our hosts Vicky and Paul were extremely helpful and very knowledgeable regarding the local area. Food and accommodation were of the highest standard. I would highly recommend this wonderful experience.

Linda O

Had a great week watercolor painting in Torrox with my daughter. Thanks to Vicky and Paul for arranging a great personal experience with the group including beaches, the lost village, casa Marie, and a fun flamingo show. Also thanks to Dawn for her demonstrations and coordinating a final art show of all participants work. Is something we will always remember.

Cheryl M

FAQs

Who is it suitable for?

Suitable for all from budding artists to experienced painters

Painting holidays make great singles holidays and there is no single supplement on this course if you are travelling solo

Is there restricted mobility access?

We generally do not recommend this location for those with restricted mobility

The holiday is based in a mountain village with steps, narrow streets and guests stay in Andalucian style house, all of which have stairs in

If a person is able to walk but has 'some' restrictions then we would need further information concerning their needs and would be very honest if we felt the person could not participate in the activity holidays

Are meals included?

Breakfast is included daily for this holiday

All lunches and dinners are also included except for on your free day

Lunches and dinners will be taken at local restaurants

Are there complimentary airport transfers?

our hosts offer a courtesy transfer to and from Malaga Airport to Torrox

If you would like a courtesy transfer, please note that transfers from Malaga to Torrox leave the airport at 12 noon (your flight must arrive before 12 noon) on arrival day and transfers from Torrox to Malaga airport leave Torrox at 9.00am (your flight must depart after 12 noon)

If you are unable to make the times for the courtesy transfer, a private transfer can be arranged and costs 60 Euros which is payable to the driver

Are vegetarians catered for?

We provide a delicious salad and fresh fruit with all our picnics. Dietary requirements and vegetarians are catered for and we ask that you make a note on your booking form.

What is the start time each morning?

The day begins at 10:00 in the morning.

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