15 Workshops & Classes in Spain to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Cook authentic paella in Barcelona after a Boqueria Market visit, tapas, sangria, and expert guidance in a small three-hour class.

“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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2.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $103

Learn paella, tapas, and sangria in a small Madrid cooking class with a market visit, local chef, drinks, and recipes to take home.

“What a great experience! Leaned, cooked, laughed, and ate. Nothing could be better! Teacher was excellent in getting us organized. Great for beginning and expert cooks!”

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3.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

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

Learn to make paella and sangria in central Madrid with a local chef, enjoy dinner and drinks, and take home recipes for $69.

“Amazing experience, truly unique and a hidden gem in the city, the highlight of my whole trip. Ivan was incredibly knowledgable, energetic and funny throughout, getting us all involved in the cooking process. As a solo traveller I felt very much involved throughout the evening. Would highly recommend this to anyone with a few hours and want to learn a new skill whilst having great fun.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Learn authentic Valencian paella, shop Valencia’s Central Market, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in this hands-on four-hour class.

“Absolutely fantastic class!!! Juan and his partner were great, we really enjoyed the experience. Paella is one of my favorite dishes and making it with my wife and daughter, with a little help from Juan ;), was a highlight of our trip to Valencia.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with expert coaching, included gear, small groups, beach practice, photos, and feedback.

“Me gustó mucho! Es profesor estuvo muy atento en todo momento y nos explicó todo muy bien. Muy bien organizado (en la tienda hay baño, ducha, taquillas para dejar tus cosas durante la clase y un vestidor), la clase se hace en una franja de la playa de las Américas, a derecha e izquierda hay otras escuelas de surf. En total fueron dos horas y media, una hora en el agua, así que nos dio tiempo a hacerlo todo tranquilamente (la práctica de la posición en la tabla la hicimos en la escuela al principio, luego en el mar y al final el feedback viendo nuestras fotos con un té…”

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6.Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume

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

Learn flamenco in Seville with a friendly one-hour beginner class, optional costume pieces, small groups, and an easy walk from the Cathedral.

“great experience and like the flamenco dance with lots of energy”

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7.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Cook paella in Madrid, taste five Spanish wines, and share a multi-course meal in a lively 2.5-hour class at The Cooking Clubhouse.

“The Cooking Clubhouse provided the perfect venue for learning to make a variety of types of paella. Step by step building of flavors without the chopping. The experience was fun and interactive. The meal included some dishes we didn't prep as well and was served family style. The sharing of all the different paellas was a great way to relax and meet the other people in class.”

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

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

Learn to surf in Playa de las Américas with expert instructors, quality gear, showers, and beginner-friendly lessons from $41.

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

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9.Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

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

Learn to mix four classic cocktails, enjoy Catalan tapas, and meet fellow drinkers in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter for $48.

“the host was really nice, we had a great group and the cocktails were perfect! I would do it again☺️”

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10.Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner

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

Learn Spanish cooking in Seville’s Triana Market, then enjoy paella, tapas, drinks, and new friendships at dinner.

“My girlfriend and I did this together and had such a fun night. Everything was great - the teacher, the group, the food, and the sangria! Definitely recommend for couples or small groups”

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11.Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

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

Learn to surf in Tenerife with a certified instructor, small groups, full equipment, snacks, insurance, and photos at Playa de las Américas.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Learn Valencian paella, shop Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and local culture in Valencia.

“If you’re in Valencia, don’t miss this experience. What an amazing spot - you learn about the food/history, enjoy great laughter by the hosts and come back to a venue to cook, eat and drink with others. 10/10 recommended!”

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13.Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Learn paella and sangria with a local chef in central Madrid, enjoy a shared meal, and take home recipes for Spanish cooking.

“I would do it again. Great & plentiful food and drink. Lots of hands on, plus learning about the regions and history of the food and spices. Really enjoyable class”

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14.Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Cook paella, salmorejo, and Sevillian spinach after touring Triana Market in this friendly, hands-on Seville food experience.

“So much fun. Great way to get to know fellow travelers, and the chef and all employees were knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. One of the best activities I’ve ever done on a trip.”

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15.3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

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

Tour Triana Market, cook Andalusian dishes, make sangria, and enjoy a full meal in this practical 3.5-hour Seville cooking class.

“Fantastic experience, learned a lot about local produce and then cooked three delicious recipes we will definitely try again at home. Well worth the price! Thank you for an amazing day!”

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