The price of our holidays does not include flights, allowing you to travel from your most convenient local airport, or to join us in Spain.
The starting point for our holidays is Malaga Airport. Flights to Malaga are plentiful and competitively priced from most UK airports and from others in northern Europe.
Airport transfers are provided at the specified times. Transfers from Malaga normally leave the airport at around midday on the day of arrival and return to Malaga at around 10:00. Transfers can be arranged at other times but there may be a small additional cost.
If you have any difficulty in arranging your flights, our Administrator in the UK will be more than happy to help you with your reservations.
It's surprisingly easy to travel from the UK to Spain by train. In fact, it's amazing that some people still think you need to fly. Take an afternoon Eurostar from London to Paris in just 2 hours 20 minutes, then the excellent Elipsos trainhotel from Paris to Madrid or Barcelona overnight, with onward train connections for Alicante, Malaga, Valencia, Seville or Granada (train fares not included in package).
Q: Are flights included? Our holidays do not include flights, allowing guests to travel from their most convenient local airport. The starting point for our holidays is Malaga Airport . Airport transfers are provided for our holidays at specified times. Transfers from Malaga normally leave the airport at 11:00 and 12:30 in the morning and return at 08:00 or 10:00 in the morning. Transfers by private taxis can be arranged at other times - please ask for details.
Q: What Equipment do I need to bring with me?
We provide:
Easels Drawing Boards Lightweight Folding Chairs Water Jars
What is not provided:
Paint Paper/canvasses/sketch books Brushes
Anna will be happy to discuss equipment with you before you leave.
Q: Is the accommodation comfortable?
Although the houses are typical Spanish village houses, they have been modernised, they are well equipped with good bathroom facilities, the beds are a good standard, and you will not be overcrowded. They are equipped with fridge freezers and hairdryers, and satellite free-to-view television is also provided.
Most of our houses have English TV and/or DVD (please specify your requirements when booking).
Q: Will I have to share?
Houses are allocated on a shared basis. All our bedrooms have their own bathroom. We do have a limited number of one-bedroomed houses if you prefer not to share.
Q: Is there internet access in the village?
Wi-fi is available at any time in the Hotel Casa. You can stay as long as you like for the price of a cup of coffee. One of our houses does have wi-fi and if you particularly want access in the house please advise us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Q: Is my Money Safe?
Your money is 100% recoverable if Walk Andalucia ceases to trade. This query was sent to the Times Travel recently and you canclick here for the response.
Q: Are there many single people on your holidays?
We particularly welcome single people on our friendly and inclusive tours.
Q: What is the average age of people who go on your holidays?
We have people of all ages on our holidays and everyone is welcome.
Q: Are vegetarians catered for?
Yes, there is a vegetarian option every night.
Q: Are towels provided?
All linen is provided. Laundry and hairdryer facilities are provided in the houses.
Q: Can I bring along somebody who does not wish to paint?
Certainly, and we will provide full information about places to visit, shopping etc. With regard to travel tolocations, whilst we will make every effort to accommodate non-painting partners, this may not always be possible as it will always depend upon the availability of transport.
Q: Do non-painting partners join us for meals.
Non- painting partners will join us for all evening meals at no extra cost.
Q: I have mobility problems. Is this holiday suitable for me?
The village is hilly with many steps so it might not be suitable for people with mobility problems. However, for an additional £140 extra (single) or £110 (based on 2 people sharing) we can offer accommodation in the Hotel Al Andaluz which is very accessible. Please ask for further details.
Would I have to start very early in the morning?
Your programme starts at 10:00 in the morning.
Q: Are any evening activities organised?
Dinner is taken as a group each night except when you are free to choose your own (with help from Dave & Gill if necessary!).
Q: Is there a contact telephone number in Spain?
Yes, all contact information will be provided prior to start date.
Q: Can I stay for extra weeks?
Yes, provided we are given sufficient notice.
Q: Can I pay in euros/dollars?
Payment is by cheque, bank transfer or debit/credit card. There is a 3% surcharge for debit/credit card payments. We can certainly arrange for you to pay in euros, dollars, and most other currencies.
Q: Is there Wi-Fi in the house
Wi-Fi is not usually in the houses although it is available through a local hotel (details of which are included in your joining instructions). If it is particularly important for you to have wi-fi in your house, you should let us know so that we can try to accommodate you.
