Art in the Algarve is a specialist art holiday provider set up in 2008 by a father and daughter. Having moved to Portugal in 2004 David fell in love with the quaint and charming town of Olhao. An artist's paradise with historical buildings dating back to 1800 this beautiful little town is one of the Algarve's last remaining working towns.

The history of Olhao is connected to the local fishing industry dating back to the 17th century when the town grew into existence, and to this day you will see fishermen delivering fresh fish on a daily basis to the famous market.

Art In The Algarve believes in offering artists a chance to sample a true look into the Portuguese way of life whilst combining their love of painting in this beautiful, enchanting, historic town.

Prices include 6 days of morning and afternoon art lessons (approx. 2 hours per lesson) and shared accommodation in Olhao for 7 nights on a full board basis. Food comprises of a continental breakfast, lunch at the Art Bar will be tapas and salad and dinner will be in one of the local restaurants. Throughout the day there is access to cold drinks. The courses start on Sunday and each day will consist of up to four hours tuition during the day (9.30am & 3.00pm) There will be a trip to the neighbouring islands during the week, as well as excursions around the town.

Dates Course Price
30th May - 6th June 09 Watercolor & Oil €750
6th June - 13th June 09 Watercolor & Oil €750
13th June - 20th June 09 Landscapes & Seascapes €750
20th June - 27th June 09 Tony Rothon & Sarah Nutley €650
18th July - 25th July 09 Mixed €750
25th July - 1st August 09 Watercolor & Oil €750
5th Sept - 12th Sept 09 Dawn Oliver Book €750
12th Sept - 19th Sept 09 Tony Rothon & Sarah Nutley €650
26th Sept - 3rd Oct 09 Drawing €750
10th Oct - 17th Oct 09 Still life €750
24th Oct - 31st Oct 09 Watercolor & Oil €750
31st Oct - 7th Nov 09 Mixed €750


Packages do not include Flights, Art Materials or Transport to Olhao (for information on these extra services please contact us). To make a booking a 40% deposit will be required. If paying in pounds prices will be converted from Euro to pound on the day of booking at the current exchange rate.

For those wishing to bring a non painting partner the cost is €450 for the partner which includes accommodation and food.

We also cater for people travelling from afar and wish to spend more than one week on a painting course.

Those wishing to participate in a two or three week residential Course. The costs are 1300 Euros & 1800 Euros respectively


Please visit our website for more detailed information