Painting holiday

Spain • Canary Islands • Lanzarote

Painting – waters and washes
Over two centuries ago the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place, leaving a strange and alluring countryside in its wake – a landscape littered with volcanoes and dark streams of jagged lava. This is the backdrop to nearly every scene on the island and none more so than the 'Fire Mountains'. A true painting adventure.

Some of our days

Arrival day

A short transfer takes us from Arrecife airport to our hotel in Playa Blanca in time for a swim in the pool before a brief introduction to the week and dinner.

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. Here there is an option to follow the walkways laid out by the artist, Cesar Manrique, through the maze of lava. Later we capture the abstract and colourful patchwork created by the salt pans of the Salinas de Janubio.

Free day

A chance to relax around the pool, but our guide will be very keen to show you some of the special sights of the island. An optional tour, with a particular focus on the creations of Cesar Manrique, includes his cactus garden, the famous Mirador del Rio which he transformed from a military settlement, 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.