Location

Tarifa, Spain

A coastal setting for immersive singing retreats, combining world-class coaching with villa living, shared dining and time to unwind.

  • Spanish villa near Tarifa
  • Beaches, mountain views and views across to Africa
  • Shared meals, pool time and relaxed evenings
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Stay in Tarifa

A Private Villa Near the Coast

Huerta Belinda is a large Spanish villa in El Cuarton, just outside Tarifa and close to its beaches.

With gardens, terraces, a pool and views across the Strait of Gibraltar, it offers a relaxed base for the retreat.

  • Private and shared rooms
  • Pool, gardens and outdoor spaces
  • Peaceful setting near Tarifa
  • Hotel room options nearby
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Eat Together

Shared meals and relaxed villa dining

Food is a central part of the week, bringing the group together between singing sessions and time outdoors.

Expect generous shared meals, relaxed dining and an informal atmosphere throughout the retreat.

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
  • Wine and beer with dinner
  • Shared villa dining
  • Local Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired food

EXPLORE TARIFA

Beaches, Views and Southern Spanish Coastline

Beyond the studio, Tarifa offers wide beaches, natural landscapes and views across to Morocco.

There’s time built in to relax, explore the town, enjoy the pool and take in the surrounding coastline.

  • Tarifa old town and beaches
  • Views across the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Evenings in town and local restaurants
  • Time to unwind between sessions

TRAVEL

Easy Access from Gibraltar and Málaga

The retreat is based near Tarifa, with straightforward access from Gibraltar and Málaga international airports.
  • Gibraltar Airport — around 40 minutes
  • Málaga Airport — around 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Transfers arranged where possible

TRAVEL DETAILS

Getting there (flights / routes)

Flights are available to Gibraltar and Málaga from UK and European cities

Shared transfers are usually arranged from each airport, depending on arrival times and guest requests.

Transfer timings are confirmed once guest flight details have been collected.

Flights, transfers and travel insurance are not included.

GALLERY

A Glimpse of Tarifa

RETREATS IN TARIFA

Upcoming Holidays

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29 May – 5 June 2027

Sing! The Velvet Sessions

From £2,090 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · sing with a live band · masterclass

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Sing! Mega Musicals: RECAST

From £1,895 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · studio recording · masterclass

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  • Musical Theatre
  • Tarifa, Spain
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Sing! Sondheim

From £1,795 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · final showcase · masterclass

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  • Modern Musical Theatre, Pop
  • Tarifa, Spain
28 March – 4 April 2027

Sing! The Greatest Shows

From £1,795 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · final recording· masterclass

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  • Musical Theatre
  • Tarifa, Spain
14–21 March 2027

Sing! Mega Musicals – Cameron Mackintosh

From £1,795 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · final showcase · masterclass

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  • Musical Theatre
  • Tarifa, Spain
19–26 September 2026

Sing! Les Misérables

From £1,795 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · final performance · Masterclass & Workshops

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Contact Us

Get in touch with a member of our team

We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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