Music Retreats in Southern Spain

Finca Ara Oko

Finca Ara Oko offers music, singing, percussion and Afro-Cuban retreats in Southern Spain, bringing together expert tuition, creativity, nature and community.

We offer retreats for solo travellers, beginners and experienced musicians alike.

⭐ Featured among The Guardian’s Top 10 Music & Singing Holidays
⭐ All our Google reviews are 5-star

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✓ Beginners welcome — some of our retreats are suitable for beginners. Check out our Afro-Cuban Singing Retreat and Afro-Cuban Percussion: Rhythm Roots Retreat.

✓ Many guests come alone — most people arrive not knowing anyone and quickly become part of the community.

✓ Small, friendly groups — a warm and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels included.

✓ Airport lifts and car sharing available — we help connect guests travelling from Málaga, Granada and nearby airports.

✓ For singers, musicians and curious beginners alike — whether you’re experienced or completely new, there’s a retreat for you.

✓ Accessible and inclusive — we aim to keep our retreats as affordable and accessible as possible, so that more people can experience the joy of this magical place.

Finca Ara Oko Retreats

Finca Ara Oko is where creativity, education, relaxation, and socialising intertwine. Immerse yourself in expert tuition in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Indulge in nourishing home-cooked, locally sourced meals while connecting with a warm community of fellow participants.

What’s On 2026

Afro-Cuban Singing Retreat 13th -20th September

What’s On 2027

Machito’s Afro-Cuban Percussion Retreat 20th -27th June

Total Solar Eclipse & Stargazing Retreat 31 July – 3 August 2027

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Guardian Review

Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/jun/01/from-djing-and-folk-to-songwriting-and-salsa-10-of-the-best-music-and-singing-holidays

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Videos to give you a taste of the location and atmosphere at Finca Ara Oko.

Salsa Ensemble

Machito Bata & Rumba Retreat

Afro-Cuban Singing Retreat

Aerial Views

Google Reviews

Finca Ara Oko

5.0

Based on 61 reviews

Merle Hensel

3 weeks ago

What an amazing singing retreat! Set in the beautiful mountains of Spain, the whole experience was just magical. We stayed at a gorgeous finca with the loveliest hosts, Vicky and David, who made us feel so welcome. The singing sessions were brilliant — lots of great singing, laughter and fun, with such a lovely group atmosphere. And the food was absolutely delicious, thanks to the wonderful Italian cook, Kiara! A really special few days in a beautiful setting. I came home feeling happy, inspired and definitely singing a little louder! Would absolutely recommend.

Julia Polonio

4 weeks ago

An excellent Afro-Cuban singing retreat in an exceptional setting, with wonderful teachers and hosts. I not only recommend it, I will definitely be back. Thank you for making everything so easy and natural.

u.j. hensel

4 weeks ago

Excellent retreat ! Great people to explore music with ❤! The house and grounds are very peaceful; the week was fun and restorative for me. I recommend it!

Arantxa Casado

4 weeks ago

What a fantastic experience this Afro-Cuban singing retreat was! The setting was wonderful, and the professionals were excellent! Thank you so much, Vicky and David, for teaching us these beautiful songs.

MSadler Coder

4 weeks ago

Fantastic unique experience - great music - great community - I will never forget

Andreas Sarvamangalam

1 month ago

We have done a great week. Vicky and dave gave all their love and power to creat community with wonderfull songs. We really succeded to learn that dificult stuff! And in the end even everybody song a solo voice! What big steps forward!

Albert Pastor Solanas

5 months ago

Great place, beautiful scenery, friendly people, and even better music. Highly recommended for beginners and anyone wanting to enjoy Latin music. A very good experience.

Anne Martin

5 months ago

I can't imagine a better holiday. Beautiful location, lovely warm people, great food and fantastic music making.

Laura Valenti

1 year ago

I absolutely loved spending time with Vicky and Dave and a fantastic group learning Afro-Cuban songs! The food was super tasty and nourishing, and the views from the finca, overlooking the sea, with golden skies and the Milky Way, were truly unforgettable. But what I loved most was spending time with these amazing human beings, who are genuinely devoted to music, teaching, and community-making in such a fun, humble, down to earth and heartfelt way. These are qualities I’ve rarely found in teachers, so meeting Vicky and Dave felt like a precious gift that brought a lot of joy into my life. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you!