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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.
2024 Dates - Watercolour painting
1-8 June 2024 with Dawn Oliver - sold out
11-18 June 2024 with Klaus Hinkel - sold out...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. For the photography holiday, they are usually joined by experienced photographer Rob Bell On the painting holiday, there will be a different guest artist for each start date. They are all extremely passionate and have a wealth of experience in art and painting, specialising in a specif... 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. For the photography holiday, they are usually joined by experienced photographer Rob Bell On the painting holiday, there will be a different guest artist for each start date. They are all 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!
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.
- Suitable for all from budding artists to experienced painters
2020 schedule -
5 June - Dawn Oliver: watercolours
12 June - Klaus Hinkel: watercolours
- Painting holidays make great singles holidays and there is no single supplement on this course if you are travelling solo
- 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
- Breakfast is included daily for this holiday and will be served at the hotel restaurant
- All lunches and dinners are also included except for on your free day
- Lunches and dinners will be taken at local restaurants
- Your 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
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