Paint Andalucia - Painting Holidays in the south of Spain

Sample Itinerary

Please note that this itinerary is a sample only - our programme is very flexible and you have the option to stay in the village and continue painting if you choose not to join the trips on any day.

Day 1: Torrox Pueblo: Arrive

You are collected from Malaga airport and taken to the charming village of Torrox Pueblo.

After lunch on terrace, settle in with a stroll around the village to get an initial feel for your location.

Evening - brief introductory session by Anna, with discussion of objectives, materials, and format for the week followed by dinner at local Restaurant

Torrox Village Street

After breakfast, we get together at Finca la Paz (your hosts, Dave & Gill’s home) with your tutor, Anna, and discuss what you wish to achieve from the week’s tuition. This session will allow people to discuss their existing painting experience and style and to request any particular help and direction. For people with no painting experience additional tuition and guidance will be provided (see class outline).

Painting the Moorish Arch at Finca la Paz

Lunch at Finca la Paz

Afternoon – Painting and tuition with Anna

Dinner at local Restaurant

Day 3 - Sketch Book Day

Today we will visit the beautiful village of Frigiliana which is situated in the foothills of the Sierra de Enmedio, a southern extension of the Almijara mountain range. Frigiliana is an extremely pretty village which has received several awards for conservation and beauty. It enjoys spectacular countryside as well as wonderful sea views and good access to the coast.

Evening - dinner at local restaurant

This morning we go to Malaga where we will visit the city’s most distinctive building, the 11th century Alcazaba, which sits in majestic splendour on the hillside overlooking the African coast.

La Alcazaba is a military fortress build by the Moors in the 11th century on the remains of a Romans fortress. It is the best preserved Alcazaba in Spain, and itself more impressive than the one at the Alhambra in Granada

The Alcazaba is an important example of Moorish architecture; partially inspired by the Alhambra in Granada it contains three magnificent palaces and beautiful gardens with several ornate fountains. The Alcazaba also houses the Archaeological Museum, home of numerous Phoenician and Muslim finds. Here you will find many fascinating subjects to paint and draw.

Evening : Vegetarian Banquet prepared by Corinne at Finca la Paz.

Morning trip to Acebuchal a pretty mountain village nestled in a charming valley where you will have an opportunity to paint the mountainous location, hidden corners and delightfully restored village houses.

Acebuchal

Lunch – at Bar Restaurant Acebuchal, renowned for its home-cooked often locally procured meat and game dishes (vegetarian options available).

Evening - return to Village

We get together for more painting tuition with the option to paint a still life, or drop down into the grounds and paint the resident mule amongst the other pets.

Capturing the subject

You will also have the opportunity to finish some work, ask questions and get any additional tips or feedback you require. Your last chance to try out new techniques!

We have lunch together at Finca la Paz , and in the afternoon there is the opportunity to continue painting and finishing work.

Later in the afternoon Anna will hold a discussion of the week’s activities, and discuss whether individual’s objectives have been met.

We have our final evening meal together at village restaurant.