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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

In the summer monthsyou will have an opportunity to wander around and enjoy our local craft market where you will find a wide range of local produce and goods.

Torrox Craft Market

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 – Break for siesta followed by an introductory painting session in the village of Torrox.

Dinner at local Restaurant

Day 3

We continue today with our painting in our lovely village. On Monday mornings there is a colourful local street market in Torrox with an opportunity to paint stalls, people, etc.

After a picnic lunch we suggest a short siesta.

In the late afternoon, we will drive to Maria’s Cortijo where you will be able to laze around the swimming pool whilst Maria and her friends prepare a traditional Andalucian meal consisting of home made cuisine.

Al fresco eating at Maria’s Cortijo

The Cortijo is located in the hills above Torrox, with stunning views of the sierras, Frigiliana, Nerja and the coast (take your camera and sketch pad!).

Painting on Location at Marina del Este and Punta de la Mono

The rocky shoreline for most of the Punta is virtually inaccessible, with steep cliffs and deep water, punctuated by occasional caves which form one of the local diving attractions. On the eastern side, however, a small inlet behind a large rock known as Peñón de las Caballas (Mackerel Rock), has been developed into the Marina del Este, a moderate-sized sports port with around 220 moorings. The port is a popular venue, particularly in summer, with restaurants, bars and shops to entertain visitors. Beside it is the Playa de los Berengueles, the Punta's only beach which is very rocky and with lovely crystal clear water.

Picnic Lunch

Return to village.

Vegetarian Banquet prepared by Corinne at Finca la Paz.

Free Day

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).

Return to Village

Evening Tapas meal at Antonio's in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

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.