Paint and eat at sunset in Denia: Mediterranean class with dinner

Paint a picture you take home, then taste what Denia's known for

A three-hour painting and gastronomy class in Denia where you learn simple color-layer techniques from a Fine Arts professor, create a finished painting to keep, and sit down to a four-course Mediterranean dinner with wine and appetizers as the sun sets over the water. The class runs in small groups and welcomes children from age six. Times shift with the season's sunset.

The experience

You arrive at one of Denia's best restaurants overlooking the sea and start with a welcome drink and appetizer: olives, nuts, whatever the kitchen has ready that day. Then the painting begins. The professor teaches you color-layer techniques simple enough that you don't need prior experience. The point is to finish with a painting you actually want to take home, not to become an artist in three hours. You work while the light changes across the water, and the whole room paints the same view at the same time.

Once the brushes go down, the kitchen takes over. Dinner is four dishes built on what Denia does well as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: tuna prepared two ways (a home-made dry tuna, then fresh herb soup with persimmon), sea bass ceviche with celery and lime ice cream, cold herb croquettes, and octopus finished on the grill. A dark chocolate and hazelnut dessert closes it. Two drinks come with the meal. The timing shifts through the year (October to December starts at 4pm, January to March at 4:30pm, April onward at 6pm), so the sunset always frames the evening, never the schedule.

The class runs in reduced groups and suits couples, solo travelers, or families with children six and up. A guide speaks English, Spanish, or French, and the restaurant will adjust the menu for any allergies or intolerances you mention when you book. All materials for painting are included, and the space is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• All painting materials.
• welcome appetizer with olives and nuts.
• two drinks.
• light dinner of four Mediterranean dishes (tuna, sea bass ceviche, croquettes, octopus, and dark chocolate dessert).
• your finished painting to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Delafont Art Studio Denia

Is this one for you?The evening moves at a gentle pace (painting for the first part, then sitting down to eat), so it suits anyone who wants to create something without rushing or standing for hours. The small group size and flexible menu make it work for families, couples, or anyone traveling alone who wants company without a crowd.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really finish a painting in one evening if I've never painted before?

Yes. The professor teaches color-layer techniques designed to work in a few hours, and you leave with a completed painting. The goal is a finished piece you can hang, not technical mastery.

What exactly is in the four-course dinner?

The menu includes tuna prepared two ways (home-made dry tuna and fresh herb soup with persimmon and pickled vegetables), sea bass ceviche with celery and lime ice cream, cold croquettes with herb aioli, octopus cooked low and finished on the grill with roasted red onion cream, and a dark chocolate and hazelnut dessert. Two drinks and a welcome appetizer come before the meal starts.

What time does the class start, and does it change?

Start times follow the sunset and shift through the year: October to December begins around 4pm, January to March around 4:30pm, and April through September around 6pm. Each session runs about three hours.

Do I need to bring anything, or is all the painting equipment provided?

All painting materials are included. Bring nothing but yourself. The restaurant provides everything you need to paint and dine.