Artists, writers, and van travelers seeking creative residency opportunities, eco-conscious slow living, and dramatic mountain landscapes in rural Andalusia.
A dedicated creative studio with natural light, easel, and projector draws practicing artists for immersive residencies, making this one of the few colivings where professional artistic output is a defining purpose of the stay.
Dramatic Andalusian mountain panoramas shift seasonally from snow-capped peaks to fields of blossoming almond trees, creating a living landscape guests describe as breathtaking and creatively inspiring.
A beloved sleeping and relaxation structure that guests enthusiastically seek out and specifically recommend as an unmissable experience, elevating the stay beyond a standard coliving.
An on-site gallery showcasing upcycled and locally inspired Andalusian art, rooted in a genuine zero-waste and permaculture philosophy that permeates the entire space and its handcrafted furnishings.
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REC.ON is an Ecovillage with Coliving Art Residency located in the picturesque village of La Mata Bolaimi — just 10 houses — nestled in the Sierra María-Los Vélez mountains of Andalusia. Rooted in the values of art, ecology, and conscious community, it welcomes remote workers, digital nomads, artists, writers, and travelers seeking a peaceful and inspiring space to create, reset, and reconnect with nature. The on-site Art & Design Gallery, permaculture garden, and eco installations make it a truly unique creative hub.
REC.ON Ecovillage was founded in 2019 by Bart and Paulina Bielecki as a creative hub, after they decided to slow down, leave the city, and start living differently. The project serves as a pioneering model for revitalizing the over 100-year-old buildings of a former goat farm in the village of Bolaimi, at the foot of the Sierra María–Los Vélez mountains.
Today, they share this space with people who feel the same way: tired of the pace of life, looking for space, inspiration, and a purpose in life.
REC.ON is rooted in the values of art, ecology, and conscious community. The special value of the coliving space is the presence of an artistic and literary residency on site, which enriches shared life by creating a space for establishing relationships, exchanging ideas and experiences.
Cooking and eating together are an important part of everyday life — a time to talk about life, values, and share experiences in an open, relaxed atmosphere. Regular on-site events — shared meals, cultural evenings, live concerts, bonfires, culinary workshops, and thematic meetings — foster genuine connection among residents.
The community brings together artists, writers, digital nomads, and travelers, including those healing from burnout or escaping the rat race. REC.ON is not a therapeutic centre — it simply creates conditions that support regeneration, inspiration, and a return to the joy of living. Residents can be alone or meet others, work remotely, hike in the mountains, tend the permaculture garden, or take part in upcycling and natural building workshops.
REC.ON is located in the tiny hamlet of La Mata Bolaimi — a village of only about 10 houses — nestled at the foot of the Sierra María–Los Vélez mountains in Andalusia, Spain. The property occupies a restored 100-year-old goat farm set amid clean mountain air, expansive views, and hiking trails that start directly at the residence.
The nearest town is Vélez Rubio, an authentic Andalusian small town with a local market, tapas bars, and cultural attractions. Guests also mention Vélez Blanco as a nearby town worth visiting. The surrounding area features fields of blossoming almond trees (especially beautiful in March) and is roughly halfway between Valencia and Málaga.
Reviewers consistently describe the setting as wonderfully peaceful, remote, and immersed in nature — ideal for those seeking silence, stargazing, and mountain landscapes. The location is off the beaten tourist track, offering a genuinely rural Andalusian experience far from the bustle of coastal resorts. The beach is approximately 1.5 hours away by car.
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