Opened in 2002, the Almàssera Vella was designed as a home and as a centre for retreats and courses in Creative Writing, Art, Photography and Walking.

This page should answer your questions, but feel free to contact us if you have any doubts or need more information.

Explore the Almàssera Vella and surrounding area through our photo album. You can also see some of the works produced on our courses over on the visual showcase page.

Full details of prices for courses, retreat and other services offered by the Almàssera laid out in easy-to-read tabular format.

A selection of comments and reflections by our guests and course participants. Some poetry written on courses at the Almàssera can be read on the showcase page.

Our residential courses and workshops in creative writing are led by internationally respected mentors from around the world.

The magnificent local scenery and village architecture provides an ideal backdrop for our residential photography and art courses.

The limestone Marina Baja mountains around Relleu offer a variety of thrilling trails and are the perfect setting for the Almàssera walking weeks.

We run occasional courses in cookery, crafts, yoga etc., as well as providing facilities for your own courses and retreats.

The village is a marvellous inspirational place for a retreat for artists or writers and the Almàssera annexe is ideal - quiet and independent, but with life right on the doorstep.

Self-catering facilities are offered in the Almàssera annexe, opposite the main house.There are three double rooms in the cottage, as well as an independent flat.

Included in Alistair Sawdays's 'Special Places to Stay in Spain', the Almàssera offers B&B for visitors passing through the Marina Baja mountains.

A selection of work inspired by the Almàssera Vella and the village of Relleu written by course mentors, students and other visitors.

Photos and artwork produced on courses here that captures the spirit of the Almàssera, the village and the mountains around us.