Pastel & Sketchbook Holiday in Olhão, Portugal with Diane Olivier
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Pastel & Sketchbook Holiday in Olhão, Portugal with Diane Olivier
Plein Air Holidays
17 reviews
May 16 - 23, 2026
Pastel & Sketchbook Holiday in Olhão, Portugal with Diane Olivier
Olhão, Portugal
May 16 - 23, 2026
Plein Air Holidays
17 reviews
€2,700
Deposit: €500
About your trip
Calling all artists seeking inspiration off the beaten path—Olhão, a hidden gem in Portugal's Algarve, awaits your creative eye. This authentic fishing town enchants with its labyrinth of sunlit alleyways, bustling markets bursting with color, and rare cubist architecture that sets it apart from the typical coastal scene. Here, every corner tells a story, every facade begs to be sketched. Just offshore, the serene islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park offer a dreamlike escape of shifting sandbars and glistening lagoons—ideal for plein air painting or simply soaking in nature’s palette. Let Olhão’s quiet beauty and timeless charm come through in your art.
What's included
6 days of instruction
Accommodation
7 nights lodging in GuestMar guest house
Breakfast
Daily breakfast at GuestMar
Dinner
Five home-cooked Portuguese dinners at GuestMar or out at a traditional Portuguese restaurant
Welcome Tapas
Welcome wine & cheese rooftop supper Saturday
Farewell Dinner
Farewell traditional dinner at a classic Olhão restaurant
Ferry tickets
2 RT ferry tickets to visit islands
What's not included
Air fare
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
Train fare
Drawing Materials
Lunches & Dinners
Lunches are at your own expense, allowing you to explore the many wonderful culinary options on your own or with others. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants within walking distance to try.
About your organizer
Plein Air Holidays
17 reviews
Small group plein air painting and drawing holidays with award-winning artists Diane Olivier, Shirley Lehner-Rhoades, Bill Cone and Margaret Niven. We work in four exceptionally beautiful European locations: the magical cave village of Trôo in France's lush Loire Valley, the vibrant Andalusian capital of the Costa de la Luz, Cádiz Spain, the painter's paradise, Tuscany, Italy, and the Pearl of the Adriatic, Rovinj in Croatia -- as well as aboard a beautiful sailboat cruising the Dalmatian islands out of Split!
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