Atmospheric Watercolour Retreat in Andalusia, Spain.
Join Jurga in the stunning white village of Canillas de Albaida
Paint nature, flowers, and visit the iconic Alhambra.
Email jurga@jurga.co.uk to book your spot!
Single or double rooms available in the private villa. Spaces limited to 12.
There are 7 rooms in the villa, 6 x double bed rooms (2x single beds in each room) and 1 single room (with a double bed).
Full details below:
WATERCOLOR RETREAT IN ANDALUSIA, SPAIN.
17th – 22nd September 2025
Price: Before 1st July (early bird): £1400 single occupancy in a room / £1000 double occupancy in a room pp (invite a friend!)
After 1st July: £1600 single occupancy in a room / £1200 double occupancy in a room pp
Couples welcome.
FULL PROGRAM:
Day 1 (17th September)
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 (single or double rooms as requested, with en-suite bathrooms/ towels / shower gels and hairdryers provided). 7pm Welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant (3-5 minutes walk from villa) – featuring traditional Spanish tapas.
Day 2 (18th September)
Breakfast.
Painting session 11:00 – 16:00
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.
Day 3 (19th September)
Breakfast. Meeting in the villa 11 am, all day trip to Alhambra. Focus on observation of Architecture and plants.
Day 4 (20th September)
Breakfast. 10am Hike along a mountain trail. Collecting plants for later watercolour use.
Painting session 12:00 – 17:00 Painting Three-dimensional objects ( fruits and vegetables).
Free time.
Day 5 (21st September)
Breakfast.
Painting session 10:30 – 15:30 Painting Combined architecture and plant composition
16:30 Excursion to Frigiliana, a town famous for its stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the countryside. Frigiliana is a maze of narrow, winding streets that are lined with whitewashed houses and shops.
Group dinner.
Day 6 (22nd September)
Breakfast.
Transfer to Malaga Airport for departure (around midday – depending on flight bookings).
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