Art Retreats

    Create, Express, Inspire

    Jávea, and the wider Marina Alta region, is an unknown gem not only within Spain, but also Europe. Art retreats often go to Italy, France, Greece — and even when they come to Spain it is usually Andalucía. Which is a great shame, but is also your great fortune.

    01Why Your Clients Will Want to Come

    There are some serious important reasons why Jávea is the perfect place to host any type of art retreat: Spanish culture (unique in Europe because of the Moorish influences), festivals and markets, the landscape, seascape and flora and fauna, the buildings, the faces of the people, the quality of the light. And if it was good enough for Joaquín Sorolla, it is probably good enough for most of us.

    • Spanish culture unique in Europe thanks to Moorish influences
    • Vibrant festivals, markets, and street life to capture
    • Extraordinary landscape, seascape, and quality of light
    • Access to local artists' studios and creative community events
    • A region that inspired Sorolla and continues to attract artists today

    03Bespoke Package Possibilities

    • Plein air painting excursions
    • Photography walks through Jávea's old town
    • Creative writing workshops
    • Visits to local galleries and artist studios
    • Specialised art supply arrangements

    04Our Current Partners

    We currently work with the following clubs and organisations

    Marina Alta Art Collective

    Local artists running open studios

    Jávea Photography Society

    Walks, workshops and exhibitions

    More coming soon

    05Our Suppliers

    These are our main suppliers for Art Retreats retreats

    Sorolla Art Supplies

    Paints, canvas and paper sourced locally

    Old Town Frames

    Framing and finishing

    Costa Blanca Print Lab

    Fine-art photo printing

    06Reviews

    · April 2026

    Light, colour, and time to paint

    "Eight of us spent a week painting en plein air around Jávea and on the beach. The villa was an absolute dream studio after hours. I came home with more finished work than the last six months combined."

    Claire B.

    Painting Retreat

    · March 2026

    Photography heaven

    "The light here is something else. Old Town walks at golden hour, market mornings, mountain backdrops — Stuart helped us plan a route every day. Brilliant base."

    Marco V.

    Photography Workshop

    · February 2026

    Quiet, beautiful, generative

    "A perfect base for a writing retreat — quiet rooms for morning work, gorgeous garden corners for afternoons, and excellent meals together every evening. We're already planning the next one."

    Helen & Writers Circle

    Creative Writing Week

    The Costa Blanca's artistic heritage — from Sorolla's light to contemporary galleries — provides a rich backdrop for creative exploration at every level.

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