EDITORIAL LISTING: This listing was prepared by the AtelierBound editorial team using publicly available information. Dates, availability, final pricing, and any options such as occupancy or materials should be confirmed directly with the host before making any plans. If you run this retreat, contact us at hosts@atelierbound.com to claim your listing and take full control of your page, add your own photographs, and respond to guest enquiries. September 16–23 2026, in the Andalusian countryside near Vejer de la Frontera, a small-group painting holiday unfolds among whitewashed villages, rolling hills, and the soft Atlantic light. Hosted by the Paint Your Travels team, the week is shaped as an easygoing immersion into painting on location, with daily excursions to coastal viewpoints, quiet streets, and tucked-away rural spots that reward close looking. Mornings are devoted to en plein air painting, with guidance offered in a relaxed, responsive way that suits both beginners and more experienced painters. Instruction focuses on building confidence, observing light and colour, and developing a personal approach rather than following rigid rules. Lunches are simple and local, often enjoyed outdoors, folding naturally into the day. Afternoons allow space to continue painting, explore independently, or simply pause. Evenings bring the group together over shared meals featuring regional food, with an atmosphere that leans more convivial than formal. The pace is unhurried, the group kept small, and all materials are provided. Accommodation is arranged nearby in characterful local lodgings, offering comfort without pulling you out of the landscape you’ve come to paint. Pricing shown is an approximate USD equivalent converted from GBP. Please confirm the final price, currency, and options for single or double occupancy with the host directly before booking.

Website Link

https://paintyourtravels.com/painting-holiday-spain-16th-sept-to-23rd-sept-2026/?utm_source=atelierbound&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing

What's Included

Watercolour tuition with Simon Roberts, all painting materials and equipment, accommodation in village houses with private bathrooms, picnic lunches, evening meals prepared by Monica, local transport during the holiday

Leader Bio

Simon Roberts is a watercolourist and longstanding tutor based in the village of Pouzolles, where he and his wife Monica have hosted painting holidays across France, Croatia, Morocco and Spain for well over a decade. His teaching is warm, patient and pitched to the individual, with a particular gift for putting beginners at ease.