Painting Holidays in Andalusia
Andalusia offers painters inspiring seascapes, wild countryside, mountain views, and an idyllic climate for a perfect painting holiday.
Our Andalusian base is the beautiful Il Palacete villa, set deep in dramatic hilly countryside, yet only 30 minutes’ drive from the coast. It’s private and peaceful, with spacious gardens, a pool and tennis court. This picturesque mini palace, full of charming historic details, dates back to the 1400s.
It’s a wonderful place to paint, with the aid of your experienced tutor who will offer techniques and tips to capture the essence of Andalusia, no matter whether you’re a novice painter or an old hand. We’ll venture out with sketchbooks to a pretty local town, private beach, and to the amazing town of Granada capturing the essence of the old town.
Meals are included, cooked by a private chef, and we’ll also dine at our favourite Spanish restaurant in a nearby hillside village.
Sketchbook, easels and boards are provided, and we’ll give you a handy list of painting materials to bring with you.
Villa Accommodation
Set in the dramatic Andalusian countryside, the historic 15th-century country house Il Palacete villa is just 30 minutes drive from the coast.
The interior offers a palatial style; it’s luxurious yet comfortable, with a private and peaceful atmosphere. The spacious gardens and grounds are beautifully maintained, perfect for painting or relaxing with a drink while gazing over the hillside views. There’s also an elegant swimming pool and tennis court. It ticks all the boxes for the comfort that our guests have come to expect on a Flavours holiday.
Your Holiday Price Includes:
- Painting lessons daily on and off-site with our experienced tutors.
- Private, en-suite accommodation in our Andalusia villa
- Day trip exploring historic Granada
- All meals and wine, including 2 meals at local restaurants.
- Transport throughout stay in private minibus.
- Group transfers from Malaga airport*
- No single supplement
* Provided you are able to meet them. Please ask for transfer times.
Dates for 2025
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| Sat 5 Apr - Sat 12 Apr | £1899 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 10 May - Sat 17 May | £1899 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 17 May - Sat 24 May | £1899 | Sold Out | |||
| Sat 11 Oct - Sat 18 Oct | £1899 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 18 Oct - Sat 25 Oct | £1899 | Available | Ask a question » |
Dates for 2026
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| Sat 11 Apr - Sat 18 Apr | £1999 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 9 May - Sat 16 May | £1999 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 16 May - Sat 23 May | £1999 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 10 Oct - Sat 17 Oct | £1999 | Available | Ask a question » | ||
| Sat 17 Oct - Sat 24 Oct | £1999 | Available | Ask a question » |
Painting in Andalusia - Itinerary
Day 1 - Group transfer to Il Palacete.
Our Flavours transfer will meet you at Malaga Airport and take you to the villa for welcome drinks and time to relax before dinner prepared by our local chef.
Day 2 - Your first art session, sketching and painting with your tutor.
This morning you have your first sketching and painting session with your teacher, followed by lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy at the villa or the pool area before dinner.
Day 3 - A day trip to the city of Granada
Today, we will head to Granada city centre, the Moorish Jewel exploring the old town. We’ll stop for lunch at our favourite local restaurant, with more time in the afternoon to explore the city. Late afternoon, return to the villa for dinner, prepared by your chef.
Day 4 - A day of painting and relaxing, with meals at the villa.
Following breakfast this morning, guests will spend the rest of the day at the villa with time to continue their work, or relax. Lunch and dinner will be at the villa.
Day 5 - A morning painting, then visit to a local town and dinner at our favourite restaurant.
Spend today at the villa, with an opportunity to concentrate on a larger scale piece of work. Later this afternoon, we’ll head to local town of Otivar for a chance to sketch and explore the local area. Dinner this evening is at our favourite local restaurant in Otivar.
Day 6 - Time at the villa perfecting your masterpiece.
After breakfast, you’ll have another painting session. Lunch will be at the villa and the rest of the day will be spent continuing your sketching or relaxing at the villa. Dinner is at the villa tonight, prepared by your chef.
Day 7 - A morning visit to local beach with lunch
After breakfast, you will enjoy a visit to Almunecar, the local beach and spend time in the market followed by lunch then its back to the villa to prepare for the exhibition of your artwork to the group, followed by a special farewell dinner prepared by your chef.
Day 8 - Breakfast before our transfer back to Malaga Airport.
After breakfast, the group transfer will collect you and take you back to Malaga airport for your flight home. Adios!
* Please note the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather.
No Single Supplement
A room to yourself. We never charge a single room supplement.
Solo Traveller Friendly
Over 70% of our guests travel solo taking advantage of our no single supplement policy.
Travel Information 2025
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If you might be interested in holidays other than painting holidays, you can find out more about the Pilates holidays in Andalusia that we offer.
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Flavours Holiday Testimonials
A relaxing environment, great people and food. It's very homey, easy going and so much fun!nI am definitely interested in another holiday with Flavours. Even as the youngest on the trip by far, it was exactly what my creative brain needed to slow down and explore my skills further. I'm definitely interested in Marrakesh and Italy
Best possible venue in which to meet our delightful hostess, lovely Peppa and the hugely helpful tutor who generously provided such encouraging help to each participant. nWhat a beautiful venue( and weather) to relax and concentrate on ones own development.nThe best holiday in a very long time!
I enjoyed the socialising with the lovely group, who all gelled really well.
My favourite part of the holiday was most definitely the painting. To have a specific focus for the group made the social aspect so much easier, especially when this is a first time experience of solo holiday, as it was for me. The tutor, Michael made it fun, relaxed and rewarding - I now feel more confident as I learn new techniques and look for my own personal style.
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