Jurga

Spring Retreat, 14th - 19th April 2026

Atmospheric Watercolour Retreat in Andalusia, Spain.

Join Jurga in the stunning white village of Canillas de Albaida

Learn to paint flowers, fruit, landscapes in atmospheric style, explore local heritage villages, mountains and bodegas.

Email jurga@jurga.co.uk to book your spot!

Single or double rooms available in the private villa with the swimming pool. Maximum spaces – 10.

There are  5 rooms in the villa, 3 x double rooms (2x single beds in each room)  and 2 couples rooms (with a double bed).

Price: £1500 single occupancy in a room / £1200 double occupancy in a room per person (invite a friend!)

All rooms have their own shower rooms.

Couples welcome.

 

FULL PROGRAM:

Day 1 (14th April)
Arrival at Malaga Airport. Transfer to the village of Canillas de Albaida (around 1.5 hour drive), located in the mountains. Check-in at the villa at 3pm

7pm Welcome dinner at the restaurant  – featuring traditional Spanish tapas.

Day 2 (15th April)
Breakfast.

Painting session 11:00 – 17:00

Introduction to Atmospheric watercolour painting techniques.
Understanding main concepts – colour theory, values and atmospheric perspective.

Painting an object (floral/ plant)

17:00 Excursion to Competa (village around 10 min drive from villa). Return to the villa in the evening.

Dinner at the restaurant

Day 3 (16th April)

Breakfast.  

Painting session 11:00 – 17:00 Painting Three-dimensional objects ( fruits and vegetables).

Free time.

Dinner at the restaurant

Day 4 (17th April)

Breakfast.  

Meeting in the villa 11 am, all day trip (TBC : Alhambra / Frigiliana / Nerja / Malaga). Focus on observation of Architecture and landscape.

Return to the villa in the evening.

Dinner at the restaurant

Day 5 (18th April)

Breakfast.

Painting session 11:00 – 17:00 Landscape painting.

Group dinner.

Day 6 (19th April)

Breakfast.

Transfer to Malaga Airport for departure (around midday – depending on flight bookings).

Included in the price:

  • All transfers to/from airport
  • 5 nights in the villa
  • 5x Daily breakfasts and 5x daily dinners in the local restaurant 
  • All transport to towns/ excursions
  • All Tutoring lessons
  • All painting material provided

Not Included in the price:

  • Flights (cost around £100 return flight from London)
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses for gifts/ souvenirs / additional meals.
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