Painting holiday

Spain • Canary Islands • Lanzarote

Lanzarote – land of a thousand colours
Two centuries ago, the largest volcanic eruption ever recorded occurred, leaving a strange and alluring countryside in its wake – a landscape littered with dark streams of jagged lava, the backdrop to most scenes on the island and none more so than the 'Fire Mountains'. A true painting adventure.

Some of our days

Arrival day

A short transfer to our hotel in Playa Blanca leaves time before dinner for a swim and an introduction to the week.

Teguise market and Haria

Market day in Teguise is a riot of colours and characters. Later we take the chance to capture some of the quieter corners of this ancient capital town.

The Fire Mountains

A surrealist day spent discovering the power of the natural world and the extraordinary reds, ochres and blacks of this lunar-like landscape.

The boiling pots of El Golfo

From the spectacular volcanic crater of El Golfo, with its green lagoon amidst black sands, we move on to discover the amazing rock formations of Los Hervideros, ending the day at the abstract and colourful patchwork of salt pans at the Salinas de Janubio.

Free day

A chance to relax around the pool or take an optional tour, with a particular focus on the creations of Cesar Manrique, including his cactus garden and the famous Mirador del Rio together with an incredible lava created cave system.

Vintage villages

We spend the day in the peaceful village of Femes, with its gentle atmosphere and charming church.

La Geria

The local bodegas provide an unusual take on vineyards. Set in holes in the lava, and surrounded by stones walls, they create amazing graphic images. Alberto, the local wine-master, will share with us the subtleties of these wines.

Departure day

We depart for Arrecife airport after breakfast.