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.

To find out more please email our team.

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

Reserve your holiday by paying a deposit of £599 today.

DatePriceAvailability   
Sat 11 Oct - Sat 18 Oct£1899Available Ask a question »

Dates for 2026

DatePriceAvailability   
Sat 11 Apr - Sat 18 Apr£1999Available Ask a question »
Sat 9 May - Sat 16 May£1999Available Ask a question »
Sat 16 May - Sat 23 May£1999Available Ask a question »
Sat 10 Oct - Sat 17 Oct£1999Available Ask a question »
Sat 17 Oct - Sat 24 Oct£1999Available 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

The following flights meet our transfer/pick-up times:

London Heathrow (LHR)
British Airways
Outbound 07:20 – 11:10
Return 12:00 – 13:55

London Gatwick (LGW)
Easyjet
Outbound 08:05 – 12:00
Return 12:40 – 14:30

Luton (LTN)
Ryanair
Outbound 07:35 – 11:30
Return 12:05 – 13:55

Stansted (STN)
Jet2
Outbound 08:30 – 12:25
Return 13:20 – 15:15

Leeds Bradford (LBA)
Jet 2
Outbound 07:00 – 11:05
Return 12:05 – 14:15

Manchester (MAN)
Easyjet
Outbound 07:45 – 11:50
Return 12:50 – 15:05

East Midlands (EMA)
Jet2
Outbound 07:35 – 11:40
Return 12:30 – 14:30

Liverpool (LPL)
Jet2
Outbound 08: 00 – 12:00
Return12:50 – 14:55

Birmingham (BHX)
Jet2
Outbound 07:25 – 11:25
Return 12:25 – 14:30

Glasgow (GLA)
Jet2
Outbound 06:45 – 11:10
Return 11:55 – 14:25

Edinburgh (EDI)
Jet2
Outbound 06:30 – 11:00
Return 11:55 – 14:20

Please see our transfer times below to help with your travel plans:

  • On the first day of your holiday, your transfer driver will meet you in the arrivals hall of Málaga Airport at 2 pm.
  • On the final day of your holiday, you will be collected and dropped off at Málaga Airport by 9:30 am.
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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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