Hike the Trails of Tarifa
& Perform a Contemporary Live Concert
‘Simply the best!
Best place, best tutors, best management, best food, best fun, best experience. Had two singing holidays so far with Sing Eat Retreat, both excellent in every way’. – Doris
Featuring:
Musical Director – Leigh Stanford Thompson
Les Misérables, Miss Saigon
Vocal Coach – TBC
Johanna & Luke
Hiking tour guides from Sur Walks
Tarifa | Southern Spain | June 2025
Check In: 7th June 2026 | Check Out: 13th June 2026
A Unique Singing Holiday in Beautiful Tarifa, Spain
Looking for a holiday that combines creativity, community, and stunning natural surroundings? Join us in Tarifa, Europe’s most southerly point, for a week of ensemble singing, expert vocal tuition, and scenic walks — all leading to a final public concert performance.
Based at our beautiful and spacious villa, Huerta Belinda, with panoramic views stretching across to Africa, this Sing Eat Retreat experience is designed for people who love singing with others and want to improve their vocal skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
🎵 Ensemble Singing & Personal Coaching
Each afternoon, you’ll take part in rehearsals led by Leigh Stanford Thompson, an experienced Musical Theatre MD and Choir Director, who will guide you through an exciting and varied repertoire of contemporary music — from pop and gospel to choral and traditional pieces (SATB).
You’ll also have the opportunity for 1-on-1 vocal coaching with our two exceptional vocal tutors, who will help you build technique, overcome vocal challenges, and grow in confidence.
🌅 Morning Activities – Walks or Coaching
Start your day with optional morning walks through some of Andalusia’s most breathtaking landscapes — including cloud forests, pristine beaches, and rolling dunes. These walks are led by Johanna from Sur Walks, a local guide with deep knowledge of the area’s flora, fauna, and geology.
Prefer to focus on music or take it easy? You can choose to stay at the villa for extra coaching, quiet practice, or just enjoy a slow morning and soak up the sunshine.
🌍 Explore the Area
You’ll be just 10 minutes from the historic port town of Tarifa and only 30 minutes from Gibraltar. Whether you’re interested in culture, adventure sports like kite surfing, or wildlife (whale-watching trips are available!), there’s plenty to do — or not do — during your free time. This week is about balance, and the pace is entirely up to you.
🍽️ Great Food, Great Company
All meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — are freshly prepared by our talented guest chefs and enjoyed together on the villa’s terraces. Mealtimes are a chance to connect, share stories, and unwind with fellow participants and your musical mentors.
🎤 A Final Performance to Remember
The week culminates in a public performance where you’ll get to share everything you’ve worked on — a joyful celebration of music, teamwork, and personal growth.
Whether you’re an experienced choir member or simply love ensemble singing, this retreat is a chance to improve your voice, meet new people, and enjoy a truly memorable holiday in one of Europe’s most beautiful coastal settings.
Come sing with us in Tarifa — and return home inspired.
Leigh Stanford Thompson, Musical Theatre MD and Choir Director, will create and rehearse a dynamic choir programme for an end of week public performance. Supporting him will be one of our amazing expert vocal coaches to provide you with vocal tuition classes – this is where you can get those tips and tricks to enhance your vocal ability and beat those vocal roadblocks.
We provide you with the tools to develop your voice so you can return to your own choir to show off your newfound vocal abilities!
Walking Activities
We have partnered with Sur Walks, led by local expert Johanna, who has a wealth of knowledge on the geology and fauna of Andalusia. Johanna will design three diverse excursions for the group ranging from cloud forest hikes to beach walks. One, depending on tides, will take you along the beaches and headlands of Tarifa, ending in the coastal beachside ruins Baelo Claudia, one of Andalusia’s most significant and well-preserved Roman archaeological cities.
Ability levels will be managed to meet the level of the walking group but none of the walks will be overly strenuous. We leave early morning to beat the warming sunny June afternoons.
Other Activities
Trekking is not obligatory! In the mornings you can choose to just relax, or take advantage of additional vocal coaching from our tutors. Alternatively you can arrange your own trips. Just 10 minutes away by car is the ancient port town of Tarifa and we are only 30 minutes away from the Rock of Gibraltar! For the more adventurous Tarifa is famed for its water sports and there are plenty of kite surfing schools to get you started. Whale watching trips are also readily available. This is a relaxed week – do as much or as little extra activity as you want. We just ask that you participate fully in the singing and end of week show.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided by our amazing guest chefs. As always, Sing Eat Retreat holidays place great food front centre stage. Eating is a time to bond with new friends and learn about the professional adventures of our tutors and directors from the world of theatre and music.
FREE & DISCOUNTED PLACES
This holiday is perfect for choir groups large or small, as well as independent travellers.
If you wish to book a group you will earn free places :
- Book & Pay for 6 - get the 7th place free
- Then, for every additional 5 places 1 extra is free
*Free places will be of equivalent accommodation type / price as the lowest price booked within the group
Bring a Bass or Male Tenor with you and they come for 1/2 price if room sharing!
Prices From £1395*
What's Included in the Price
- 20+ Hours of Vocal Tuition & Music Direction
- Private 1 to 1 vocal sessions (2 each)
- 6 Nights, 5 Days Villa or Hotel Room
- UK Theatre Musical Director & Choir Master
- Two Theatre & Music Industry Vocal Coaches
- 4 Guided Walks
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Fully Inclusive Food & Drink**
(All meals & drinks provided at the villa) - Rehearse for a Live Public Performance
- Garden Party & BBQ
- Open Mic & Evening Entertainment
- Sauna, Hot Tub & Pool
- Extra Trips Bookable As Group Requires
Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers, Travel Insurance
* Prices vary dependent on room type chosen **Includes Beers, Wines, Waters and Juice
The Accommodation
THE VILLA
Huerta Belinda, where the Singing Holiday takes place, is a majestic large mansion in the small and natural urbanisation of El Cuarton. It is 8km from bohemian Tarifa and its wonderful beaches. The mansion has a beautiful pool and gardens, lovely patios for relaxing and magnificent views. There are eight bedrooms at the villa sleeping a total of 17 people.
HOTEL MESÓN DE SANCHO
Offsite and just a 2-minute drive away is Mesón de Sancho, a quaint, traditional Spanish hotel. The bedrooms offer heating, television, telephone, full bathroom, free Wi-Fi and the hotel itself is set in beautiful gardens for your relaxation, plus outdoor pool and gym.
Those opting to stay at the hotel will benefit from more budget friendly sole occupancy rates, whilst benefiting from all the facilities, meals and drinks at the villa. Free transfers are provided between the hotel and villa.
Tarifa, Spain is the most southerly town in mainland Europe and is only 14km from Africa. The views from Huerta Belinda look across to Africa over the Strait of Gibraltar. Tarifa is a world-class kitesurfing destination and the Strait of Gibraltar is full of dolphins and whales who crisscross from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
The nearest airports are Gibraltar (30 minutes) and Málaga (1 hour 30 minutes).
Addresses:
- Huerta Belinda, El Cuarton, Tarifa 11380, Province of Cádiz
- Mesón de Sancho, Carretera N340 Km 94, Tarifa 11380, Province of Cádiz
Huerta Belinda
Hotel Mesón de Sancho
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Prices shown include accommodation, meals, drinks & all musical tuition & activities
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Sole Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1,395
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Shared Room £1,395 per person
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Double / Twin Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1195 per person
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Shared room £1,395 per person
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Shared family / group 2 room unit with 3 person occupancy £1295 per person (3 pax) book here
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2 person Shared Room £1,495 per person, or Sole Use £1,995
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Shared room £1495 per person
Travel
FLY TO MALAGA – Flights are available from most UK and European cities to Málaga – one and a half hour’s drive from the retreat.
FLY TO GIBRALTAR – There are still direct flights to Gibraltar from London and Manchester. Gibraltar airport is a 40 minute drive, once across the border.
TRANSFERS
We usually arrange one transfer from each airport. The cost is variable dependent on how many people have requested a transfer. We use official transfer companies and simply pass on the costs.
Malaga – book your flight to arrive no later than 1:30pm for an approx. transfer of 2pm. Budget around £55 each way. To make this transfer there are still flights from London Gatwick on Wizz Air.
Gibraltar – Transfer will usually leave the Spanish border side around 2pm but these are flexible and we will work to your arrival time. . Budget around £35 each way.
PLEASE NOTE – Final costs and times are dependent on requests received and flight arrival times.
Transfers will depart on check out day in time to get you to Malaga by 11am and Gibraltar by 11:30am
We will gather your transfer requirements and flight details once we have received your Singing Holiday Booking.
Coach Travel – Malaga Airport to Algeciras via Avanza Bus. Book online or there is a ticket booth at the airport. Algeciras is a 15 minute journey to the villa in a Taxi.
How it Works
Days are split between group singing and rehearsals, 1 to 1 sessions, and smaller group sessions in hourly classes starting from 9am through to early evening. There will be plenty of breaks and chances for time out.
For the smaller groups sessions and 1 to 1 coaching you will be allocated to a coach that is best suited to your vocal abilities, but everyone will get a chance to work with all coaches throughout the week.
Rehearsals are the most exciting part of the day when everyone comes together to learn the repertoire for the end of week show.
Food
We know amazing food and new taste experiences are key to a great holiday so we carefully choose chefs who can deliver fresh, healthy, balanced menus showcasing the wealth of fabulous produce of Spain via a variety of local traditional dishes and international cuisine.
This holiday includes all meals and snacks, wine, beer or softs with dinner, except on one night when the group will eat out at their own expense.