Courses will normally run from Saturday to Saturday, but it may be possible to take advantage of cheaper mid-week flight dates to organise courses. Please e-mail or phone us on: (the UK national call rate): 0870 30 60 376 or +34 958 76 34 64 for details of availability. Please use the links below to connect to the airline companies to find out about the most convenient and the cheapest flights from your nearest airport to Granada or Malaga Airports (from the UK). These flight companies are among the most popular, but the list is by no means exhaustive. We have also included below some useful links about art materials, local events and information for students and non-painting companions which we hope you enjoy reading. When you wish to return to our web site after using the links, simply close their window or use the "Go Back" button on your web browser.

www.alhambradegranada.org You may wish to visit Alhambra in Granada on your day off. The very popular Alhambra Palace in Granada is well worth a visit, but booking must be made well in advance. The trip to the Alhambra from Capileira can be arranged. Please enquire for details. Use the link above to find out more about Alhambra. BBC Weather The BBC Weather Centre web site is clear and useful but only forecasts the weather in a few locations in Andalucía, most of them on the coast, not in the Granada region. This link forecasts the weather for Motril, the nearest coastal town to our area. Please see the map below. INM (Spanish Meteorological Office) The "Instituto Nacional de Meteorología" has seven day forecasts for every town in Spain. The symbols and scripts are easy to understand. The above link shows the map for whole of Spain. Select the province you require by moving your curser (mouse) over the map and click on the region and choose the city/town of your choice. Casa Esquina Holiday accommodation offering something for everyone. Culture vultures will love the easy accessibility of cosmopolitan Granada, with the Alhambra, the Albaicin, the theatre, fine dining and great shopping. Nature lovers will love the beautiful and quiet countryside rich in wild life, and active folk will revel in skiing, or trekking the hills, or the water sports at the coast. “Walking, mountaineering, hiking, trekking in the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras with Spanish Highs ” Year-round walking, trekking, rock and snow adventures in the Sierra Nevada and Granada province. Experienced alpine guides. No minimum numbers. Groups welcome. Day or multi-day, any start date. "La Fuente" Flamenco Centre Set in the ancient Moorish village of Capileira, this flamenco school, Centro Flamenco La Fuente, offers a once in a lifetime experience: Flamenco dance classes as part of a relaxing holiday in this beautiful region. Horse Riding The internationally acclaimed stables of Dallas Love are situated just above the village of Capileira. You can arrange to go trekking on horseback with or without a guide or hire a mount for excursions at an hourly rate. Mike Hynes Guitar Tuition Whatever guitar style you prefer - flamenco guitar, classical guitar, blues guitar, rock guitar or jazz guitar, our English speaking, local teacher is a highly qualified and experienced guitar teacher and performer. He will personalise the guitar lessons to suit your taste and skills. Travel Quest A directory of specialist travel companies in the UK and Worldwide. Ken Bromley Art Supplies I have chosen to have a link to Ken Bromley's Mail Order Company because I have found them to be reliably helpful, offering value for money across a wide range of good quality art supplies. The Olive Press A locally produced bi-weekly newspaper offering both international and regional news items and features. Wide ranging and interesting topics which give great insight into life and activities in and around the province of Granada. La Chispa Covering ecology, natural health, complementary medicine, alternative energy, personal development and much more, La Chispa is published in English and Spanish every two months. Visit their web site for fully updated news, articles and events as well as a comprehensive Resource Directory for all eco-holistic businesses and services. Where2 Where2 is a useful guide to the Province of Granada (Andalusia, Spain) with essential information for English-speaking residents and visitors. The Artist A monthly magazine aimed at both beginners and the intermediate artist. Practical advice and features on a range of visual art practitioners. Useful source of information for products and events. Leisure Painter A monthly magazine targeting the beginning painter and hobbyists. Useful basic instruction on techniques and use of materials. Painters Online An on-line club for practising amateur and professional artists. Art Reproductions, Oil Paintings Hand painted art reproductions of famous oil paintings. Great Art Webshop The UK’s largest range of quality art materials. When you wish to return to our web site after using the above links, simply close their window or use the "Go Back" button on your web browser.