Welcome!

Finca el Cerrillo is a small, charming hotel situated in the peaceful Andalucian countryside. The Hotel is close to the traditional white villages of Canillas de Albaida and Competa in the foothills of the Sierra Almijara, Southern Spain. From its terraces there are sweeping views of the valley below and of the nearby national park.

The Finca makes a great base for Walking Holidays, Painting Holidays and for other activities such as Writing but many more people come to just enjoy the peace of the swimming pool and gardens and to work their way through our well stocked library! Our location, just one hour from Malaga airport, makes us an ideal place to start or end a tour of classical Andalucia.

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PILATES, YOGA AND RELAXATION

7-14th June 2025

Debra offers Pilates, Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation which will take place each day in the mornings and late afternoon. Classes will be around 3-4 hours per day. You will be able to choose your own pace and just join in what you can manage.

Debra has many years experience of teaching yoga and Pilates and offers a person centred integrated approach.

For more details contact Deborah direct debsosborn@gmail.com

Ali's Art

27th June – 4th July 2026

This is a one-week course, with tuition in sketching and painting. Working both En Plein air (working outdoors) and in the studio. You will be encouraged to experiment with new techniques and try new ways of working. We will be working in mainly watercolour but adding mixed media. The aim is to develop and improve your personal skills.

There is an optional, mid-week day trip to Malaga (at extra cost) where the attractions include the Picasso Museum, the Carmen Thyssen Museum and Picasso’s House.

Ali Hargreaves is an experienced teacher (B Ed Hons) and an accomplished artist. She teaches regular weekly classes and monthly all day workshops in Poynton, Cheshire. She also demonstrates regularly to Art groups. She is a PA for the SAA and has been filmed running a live workshop and had several articles published in “Paint” magazine. She is known for her sunny colourful style

Visit her website at www.alisart.co.uk

ROSANNA LEY

CREATIVE WRITING COURSE

A long-time creative writing tutor and author, www.rosannaley.com is offering writing courses at Finca El Cerrillo in 2025 from 8th-15th March 2025 and 21st-28th June 2025 If you have a desire to tell your own story or just want support in developing your current ideas – this course is for you!

Take this opportunity to share ideas and experiences.

For more details contact Rosanna direct info@rosannaley.com or Alison/Sue at the Finca

Painting Courses With Ellen Eikenes

26th April – 3rd May 2025

13th - 27th September 2025

The Norwegian Artist Ellen Eikenes invites you for a painting course at the beautiful hotel Finca El Cerrillo in the mountains south in Andalucía. The lessons take place in the morning and after lunch you can continue to paint or enjoy the good life by the pool or go for a walk in wonderful terrain with a beautiful view.

Ellen's website:
www.elleneikenes.com

Pam Smart

27th September - 4th October 2025

Pam will give you confidence, a real lift, helpful tips and invaluable teaching.

She structures her lessons so that you are invariably left on a high, having been challenged in new and exciting ways.

For more information please visit her website

www.pamsmart.co.uk

Walking Dates Spring 2025

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Join Us for a Unique Tango Retreat

We invite you to join us and our group of tango dancers as we venture for a week into the Andalucían hills close to Malaga for a One week Tango Retreat.

It's a perfect opportunity to take a step back from the busy-ness of everyday life and full diaries, to a place of peacefulness in which you’ll focus on Argentine Tango and deepen your physical understanding of the dance through themed classes.

You'll also have ample opportunity to unwind and relax, or continue dancing in a beautiful environment, with a pool, terraced gardens and an olive grove.

Tango classes will take place in the morning (1.5 hours) and later in the afternoon (1.5 hours) to avoid the hottest part of the day, so you will have the afternoons free to relax or practise leisurely.

We will mix between themed workshop style classes and more technique based study sessions. The evenings will be on the dance floor, either laid back Milongas or informal Prácticas with both traditional and nuevo/alternative music.

For more details click on the link below:

https://richardmanueltango.com/tango-retreat/