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The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Spain

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - Sangria, tapas, and the social part of the class
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

1.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Meet at GAB LAB near La Rambla for a three-hour food experience led by chefs such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, Matteo, or Yaya. Shop for ingredients at La Boqueria, prepare tapas and sangria, then cook seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella in a small group of up to 12.

“An amazing experience, visiting the market for fresh ingredients and then making the most delicious lunch. Maria and Andreas were fantastic hosts and it was a great group of people. Highly recommend this activity to visitors to Barcelons.”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid - Choose morning paella or evening tapas
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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

2.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class in central Madrid. In a group of up to 12, English-speaking chefs such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, and Eduardo guide you through cooking, drinks, Spanish food customs, and a shared meal.

“Our cooking instructor, Teresa was enthusiastic, and willing to help to make sure that the class goes well.”

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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center - Finding the meeting point on Calle de la Montera
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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

3.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three hours in central Madrid making traditional paella and sangria with hosts such as Ivan, Crystal, Dani, and Miguel. You will chop, stir, mix, and learn the story behind each dish before eating together. The class is beginner-friendly, social, and includes recipes, ingredients, lunch or dinner, and sangria or soft drinks.

“our chef made us work very hard buy he was so funny and made the session very interactive. I got to learn a lot. Dani was amazing too and taught us an awesome sangria recipe!”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Why Central Market matters
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

4.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a four-hour Sea Saffron experience led by paella chefs such as Daniel, Víctor, Reyes, or Juan. Visit Central Market when scheduling allows, select ingredients, then cook paella in a small group while tasting tapas, cava, and Spanish wines. You finish by eating the meal you prepared.

“Excellent cooking experience - Victor was an amazing instructor! Five star all the way! The cooking venue was well appointed, also great wine tasting (many glasses heavy pour - excellent selection of Spanish wines) and delicious appetizers! Would highly recommend this experience.”

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Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife - Theory first, then standing practice on the sand
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Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

5.Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Meet Tenerife Surf Point in Playa de las Américas for a 2.5-hour beginner lesson with theory, sand practice, and about an hour in the water. Boards and surfing gear are included. Instructors such as Tico, Joel, Sasha, and Maurizio coach small groups, take photos, and explain your technique over tea afterward.

“Maurizio has been a very great and dedicated instructor.He guided as with very helpful hints.The team I was with was great as well”

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Seville: Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume - The meeting point near Seville Cathedral
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Seville: Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume

6.Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,032 reviews · from $32Best value

At I Show U Sevilla, Eva, Mati, Mathilde, and other instructors guide beginners through flamenco posture, hand movements, footwork, and a short choreography. You can wear the included flower, shawl, or scarf, then rent professional shoes and extra costume pieces for €5 each. The class is small, lively, and suited to adults and children from age 8.

“It was fun. The host was very very cheerful and nice. In the end we recorded a video. It would have helped if the duration of the activity was longer. One hour was too less.”

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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing - A hands-on paella lesson, not just a cooking demonstration
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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

7.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

At The Cooking Clubhouse on Calle de Atocha, you’ll make paella in pairs with a professional chef, then share several paellas, appetizers, and desserts over five Spanish wines. Expect a social 2.5-hour class for up to 20 people, with instructors such as Benji, Benny, Javi, Claudia, and Chef Youseff leading the meal.

“What an amazing class. This one was small and we met 2 new people with similar interests. Fantastic day our Chef Youseff was outstanding!!”

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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson - Starting at Kontraola Surf School
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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

8.Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Meet Kontraola Surf School in Playa de las Américas for a 2-hour lesson timed to low tide. You’ll get a 20-minute theory class, board, wetsuit, reef boots, lycra, insurance, and hands-on coaching in Spanish, English, or Italian. Private instruction with guides such as Victoria, Sebastián, José, or Filippo suits nervous first-timers and children.

“Instructor Sebastian was great and really gave his best to teach me how to surf. It was so fun!”

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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas - Four cocktails, prepared with your own hands
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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

9.Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Spend two hours in a private bar area in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a professional mixologist such as Simon, Miguel, or Lupe. You’ll prepare four cocktails, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy tapas including Padrón peppers and Catalan tomato bread. The class is in English, wheelchair accessible, and open only to adults.

“Unbelievable night with the team, they had us all behind the bar making whatever cocktails we wanted. You won’t regret booking this evening and the super cocktails you make”

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Seville: Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner - Meeting at Triana Market and getting started
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Seville: Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner

10.Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 900 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Join an English-language cooking class at Seville’s Triana Market and prepare salmorejo or gazpacho, tapas, Valencian paella, and lemon sorbet with Cava. Chefs including Carlos, Carlo, Leo, David, Dom, and Pedro guide the session, with sangria during cooking and two drinks at dinner. Expect shared tasks, practical tips, and a social three-hour evening.

“Great experience, learnt alot and met some lovely people”

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Tenerife: Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included - The 20-minute theory session that makes the water safer
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Tenerife: Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

11.Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · from $40

Meet the Shaka Surf Tenerife team 15 minutes early for a two-hour lesson at Playa de las Américas. Instructors including Kaia, Juan, Martin, and Nacho teach beginners and experienced surfers in small groups of up to six. Equipment, snacks, water, showers, insurance, and photos are included.

“It was the highlight of our Tenerife trip! All of the instructors were very friendly and knowledgeable. Our instructor Kaia was amazing! She even made the theory part fun and insteresting. She worked really hard for us to catch the waves and correct our timings/moves. My 11 year old son tried surfing first time and loved it! You can tell this crew love their job. We’ll definitely go there again. 5 stars 😍”

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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market. - Making Valencian paella instead of watching it
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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

12.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Jose, Anna, or another local instructor at San Valero Parish, visit Ruzafa Market for paella ingredients, then walk to the kitchen for tapas, sangria-making, and hands-on Valencian paella. The chicken-and-rabbit paella is cooked as a group, then served with wine, salad, dessert, sweet wine, and coffee.

“Great hosts Jose and Anna! Very inclusive Lots of laughs and alcohol! Lol Nice to meet other travellers from around the world!”

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Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid - Eating the paella you helped prepare
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Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

13.Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

At a central Madrid venue, you’ll help prepare chicken and seafood paella, mix refreshing sangria, and learn the dish’s Spanish roots from chefs such as Ivan, Dani, Cristal, or Miguel. The three-hour session is social and hands-on, though you share the cooking rather than prepare an individual paella.

“Miguel and Lila were fantastic hosts in this most entertaining Paella and Sangria class. We enjoyed it in a small group and must say, it was one of the best paellas we ever had.”

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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla - What the market walk adds to the meal
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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

14.Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet your guide at stalls 75/77 inside Triana Market at 10:30 am. Tour local food stalls, then cook salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, paella, and dessert with an instructor such as Pedro, Sabrina, or Diana. The roughly three-and-a-half-hour class includes lunch, two drinks, kitchen gear, and recipes to take home.

“Very engaging experience with hands on preparation of Paella with sides and fantastic sangria with a special surprise at the end.”

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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour - Inside the cooking school at stalls 75 to 77
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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

15.3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Start at Seville’s Triana Market with a guide such as Ana, Sabrina, or Kai, then cook three Spanish dishes and a light dessert with a chef such as Leo, Dom, or Maria. You’ll make salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, chicken and vegetable paella, and sangria, with vegetarian options and drinks included.

“Carmen the chef was exceptional. If I had a restaurant I’d want to hire him!! Outstanding experience. John and Lynda”

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