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Please note that this itinerary is a sample only - our program is very flexible and you have the option to stay in the village and continue your photography if you choose not to join the trips on any day. After lunch on the terrace at Finca la Paz, Dave & Gills' house, settle in with a stroll around the village to get an initial feel for your location. Evening - brief introductory session, with discussion of objectives and program for the week followed by dinner at local Restaurant Day 2 After breakfast, we meet in the Plaza to explore the beautiful village of Torrox. You will find the village is full of wonderful photo opportunities. We will always be on hand to allow people to discuss their existing skills, experience and style and to request any particular help and direction. For people with less photographic experience additional tuition and guidance will be provided.
Tapas Lunch at La Plaza 3.30 p.m - Break 6.00 p.m - Workshop Session Evening - dinner at local Restaurant Day 3 Today we will go on location to the Kalachakra Buddhist Stupa and the Karam Guen Retreat Centre. We are told that the monks looked far and wide before settling on this location and, when you come here, you will see why. The Stupa is surrounded by olive and almond groves, awash with wild flowers in the spring, and there is a wonderful view of La Maroma - at almost 7,000 ft the highest peak in the Axarquia. Evening - Vegetarian Banquet at Finca La Paz. The day starts early, with an 7.00 a.m. start to visit the beautiful lake Vinuela, to catch the reflections before the wind starts up! After a picnic lunch we return to Torrox for an afternoon break and will meet again at 6 pm for a Workshop Session. Evening - Dinner at local restaurant Day 5 FREE DAY Visiting the spectacular Alhambra Palace in Granada In the evening we will meet again for a Workshop Session. Day 7 We have an early morning start for a visit to the vibrant fish market at Veleta de Calez. This is a pretty town with superb beaches and an impressive marina and a working fishing fleet with repair yard where the fishermen mend their nets etc. We will return to Torrox after a picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon we will hold discussions on the week’s activities and there will be a slide show of students' work. Evening - our final evening meal together at a beach restaurant. Day 8 The photography locations were varied, interesting and ensured that we explored an area of Andalucia that we might not otherwise have seen. Tutor John was excellent. On day one he discussed our individual expectations, requirements and level of experience. For the rest of the trip he worked from those individual baselines to increase our knowledge and improve our abilities. He was friendly, encouraging and answered all questions patiently regardless of how basic they might have been, a true professional. Over the week I got lots of useful information, made copious notes and have improved my photography and learnt more about the post processing. The lunches and dinners we had together with the Art-ies (painting group) were another high point of the trip. We had the best fun, laughs and craic in a variety of locations and the food was always good. What did I enjoy most about the holiday ? The group – the best group I’ve met up with for a long while, great craic, fun, laughs and particularly in the bar after the evening meal. For me the best photography locations were the sunrise at Lake Vineula and the wild flower hike to and from the Buddhist Stupa, fabulous (and a great personal achievement).
The program is aimed to take advantage of the breathtaking variety of this beautiful area – spring flowers in the fertile valleys, white villages, sunsets and sunrises over the mountain ranges and everything bathed in the incredible Andalucia light.
Day 1
Torrox Pueblo: Arrive
You are collected from Malaga airport and taken to the charming white village of Torrox Pueblo.
Photos of Torrox Village
Day 4
Sunrise over Lake Vinuela - Alan McDermott, October 10
This is a free day to spend as you please although are hosts are always on hand to make recommendations. However, if you wish to review your work to date our photo instructor will be delighted to spend some time with you.
Some options for your free day include:
Enjoying the culture of the city of Malaga, just a short bus ride away
Visiting the beach of Torrox Costa is only 4.5 km from town
Taking a cooking class.
Alhambra Palace
Day 6
Today we will go on location to see more white villages and stunning views.
In the late afternoon, we will drive to Maria’s Cortijo where you will be able to laze around the swimming pool whilst Maria and her friends prepare a traditional Andalucian meal consisting of homemade cuisine. The Cortijo is located in the hills above Torrox, with stunning views of the sierras, Frigiliana, Nerja and the coast. 
Adios and safe travels from all of us at Travels Together!
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