Creative retreat in Gran Canaria

Escape the noise. Make something real.

Sunset Studios is a creative retreat in Gran Canaria designed for artists, songwriters, and producers seeking space to focus, breathe, and complete meaningful work.

  • ✔ Finish songs faster
  • ✔ No distractions, no commuting
  • ✔ Studio + stay in one place

Fully equipped soundproof studio

Guest apartment for up to 3 people

Near 7 beaches

Write, record, reset

A studio stay built for flow

Some ideas need more than a few hours squeezed between everyday life.

Sunset Studios is designed for writing sessions, recording trips and small creative getaways where the focus is simple — make good work, then go outside and clear your head. Come solo, as a duo, or with a small team and move naturally between music and rest.

Your studio in the sun

At the heart of Sunset Studios is a soundproof, fully equipped recording studio designed for serious work without pressure or distractions. Whether you’re starting from scratch, finishing songs, recording vocals, building production, or hosting an intensive writing trip, the space is set up to keep ideas flowing easily .

  • Fully equipped, soundproof studio
  • Ideal for writing sessions and recording
  • Engineering support available on request
  • Independent studio use available after walkthrough
  • Calm setting away from city noise
Your studio in the sun

Stay where you create

Sunset Studios includes a guest apartment for up to 3 people, making it easy to turn a studio booking into a proper creative retreat. No commuting across a city. No lost momentum. No breaking the flow just when things are getting good.

  • Guest apartment for up to 3 guests
  • Apartment with direct access to the studio
  • Additional accommodation available on request
  • Ideal for solo artists, writing pairs and small teams
Stay where you create

Gran Canaria helps you hear differently

There’s something about leaving the city that changes the work. Your head gets quieter. Your ideas get sharper. You stop rushing. Sunset Studios is based in Gran Canaria, close to 7 beaches, with easy ways to enjoy the island when you step out of the studio.

  • Near 7 beaches
  • Bicycles available
  • Snorkel gear available
  • Paddleboard (SUP) available
  • A warm, calm setting for focused creative time
Gran Canaria helps you hear differently

More than a studio booking

Your host knows Gran Canaria well and can recommend everything from local favourites to quieter spots most visitors never find. Less planning, less searching, and more time spent enjoying the trip and staying in the right headspace.

Made for artists who need space

Sunset Studios is for artists, songwriters and producers who want to step away from busy cities and spend time in a warmer, slower environment where ideas can breathe.

  • Artists who want to write and record away from daily noise
  • Songwriters looking for focused time and fresh energy
  • Producers who want a calm place to build, finish and experiment
  • Small creative teams who want to live and work in one place

Choose Your Retreat

Each option is designed to help you settle in, focus properly, and move your music forward.

The difference is not just time — it’s how far you want to take the project while you’re here

7-Day Creative Reset

€1,490

Break routine and regain momentum.

A focused week to step out of your everyday environment and reconnect with your creative flow. Ideal if you feel stuck or want to finally finish ideas that have been sitting unfinished.
Outcome:
Leave with 1–3 strong finished pieces or a clear direction for your next release.

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14-Day Deep Work Retreat

€2,690

Build and finish real tracks.

Two full weeks to move beyond ideas and complete music. The first phase focuses on exploration and writing, the second about refining and recording.

Outcome:
Leave with multiple finished tracks or strong foundation for EP.

Dig in

1-Month Artist Residency

€4,950

Full immersion for serious projects.

A complete creative environment for artists working on albums, larger bodies of work, or major transitions. Enough time to settle into a rhythm, experiment, and finish without pressure.
Outcome:
Leave with a finished project or a substantial part of an album completed.

Get comfy

Step out of your routine and into a focused creative space.

What You Can Expect

7 days → 1–3 finished tracks, clear direction

14 days → EP-level progress

1 month → album, major project progress

What’s Included

Everything is designed to give you the space, focus and environment to create without distractions.

  • Private guest apartment for up to 3 people
  • Access to a soundproof, fully equipped recording studio
  • Onboarding session and full walkthrough
  • Independent studio use after setup
  • Optional production and engineering support
  • Located close to multiple beaches for rest and inspiration
  • Use of bikes, snorkel gear and SUP
  • Local recommendations and guidance
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (30 minutes from LPA)

Extra Guests

Each retreat includes accommodation for up to 3 people. Additional guests can often be accommodated depending on availability.

From €40 per person / night

Optional Production & Engineering

If you want additional support, production and engineering can be added to help you move faster and reach a more finished result.

  • Half day (4h): €150
  • Full day (8h): €280
  • Multi-day support: custom quote

FAQ

What is Sunset Studios?

Sunset Studios is a creative retreat in Gran Canaria with a fully equipped soundproof studio and accommodation for artists, songwriters, and producers who want time and space to focus and create.

Is it more for recording or writing sessions?

Both. It’s ideal for writing and recording.

How many people can stay?

The guest apartment can host up to three people. Additional accommodation may be available on request for up to 3 more guests.

Can I rent the apartment and the studio together?

Yes. The apartment is connected to the studio, and the standard package includes both. Local artists may also rent the studio separately on occasion.

Do I need to bring my own engineer?

No. Engineering support is available if needed, and you’re also welcome to bring your own engineer.

Can we use the studio on our own?

Yes. After a walkthrough and brief introduction, you can use the studio independently.

Where is Sunset Studios located?

Sunset Studios is in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain — surrounded by nature and close to the coast.

What Artists Say

“A truly special creative retreat. Calm, inspiring, close to the ocean, and designed for real flow. The studio feels amazing to work in, and Phil and Debbie make the whole experience feel incredibly welcoming and personal. I’d recommend it to anyone… though I secretly want to keep it to myself so I can come back.”

Adri @adri.7m

Adri @adri.7m

Artist/Producer

“Sunset Studios is a first-rate creative retreat: warm, affordable, and set in an incredible location. It immediately gives you the headspace to relax and create, and the studio offers what feels like endless sonic possibilities. It’s the kind of place that makes the work flow naturally, and makes it very hard to leave.”

Barry Straight

Barry Straight

Songwriter/ Guitarrist/ Producer

“A wonderful experience from start to finish. Supportive, inspiring, and creatively spot-on—the whole process felt effortless, and the results are something I’m truly proud of. An absolute honour.”

Lol

Lol

Songwriter/ Singer/ Guitarist

Ready to get out of the city and into the work?

Bring your songs, your laptop, your ideas, even the half-finished ones—and give them the time and space they deserve.