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The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Spain

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Good workshops & classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - La Boqueria: shopping for the right ingredients
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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

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and hands-on paella. Guides such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, and Matteo lead the class in English. Seafood, chicken, vegetarian, and non-alcoholic options are available.

“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid - The morning route: market, gazpacho, and paella
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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

Join a chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo for a four-hour, hands-on Madrid cooking class. Morning sessions focus on paella, gazpacho, and sangria with a market visit. Evening sessions center on tapas, including tortilla, shrimp, chorizo, patatas bravas, and crema catalana.

“Elisa was a great instructor! She was personable, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. We enjoyed every aspect of our experience: choosing our paella ingredients; shopping at the market; and preparing our sangria, salad, and paella. The meal was incredible! The facility was immaculate.”

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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center - Making sangria before dinner begins
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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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking host outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio on Calle de la Montera, 24. Hosts such as Ivan, Cristal, Miguel, and Dani lead a hands-on beginner class in sangria and chicken-and-seafood paella, followed by a shared meal and take-home recipes.

“Such a fun time! I went as a solo traveler and Crystal and Chef made sure I was included in it all!”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Mercat Central, where paella begins
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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 Sea Saffron near Valencia’s old town for a guided Central Market visit, fresh ingredient shopping, wine, tapas, and a hands-on paella class. Hosts such as Daniel, Víctor, Reyes, and Belén explain Valencian food and culture in English, with vegetarian and allergy needs addressed when noted in advance.

“We had such a wonderful experience at this paella cooking class! From start to finish, it was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. The instructor was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the entire process easy to follow while still feeling authentic. The ingredients were fresh, the techniques were clearly explained, and the final paella was absolutely delicious. It felt like more than a class — it was a shared experience full of great food, laughs, and learning. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and memorable culinary experience!”

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Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife - The first lesson happens on dry land
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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 led in English, Spanish, Russian, or Latvian. You’ll learn on land, practice in the sea, use included equipment, and finish with photo feedback. Instructors such as Tico, Joel, Sasha, Maurizio, and Viktorija may lead sessions.

“Booked this with my girlfriend. Neither of us had any surfing experience but the instructor was great and the boards are made for beginners. Definitely requires a degree of fitness but such a nice way to spend a morning on holiday.”

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Seville: Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume - Finding IShowU Sevilla Near the 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 IShowU Sevilla, Eva and her team teach beginners the arm, hand, foot, and rhythm basics of flamenco. You will practice in a small, air-conditioned studio, wear a simple flamenco outfit with props, and finish with a short choreography. Optional shoes and skirts cost €5 each.

“Super enjoyed our dance class with Magdalena! She was so kind and nice and we enjoyed the choreography. We watched a flamenco show later that day and we were really able to appreciate it more having experienced a class. Must try while in Sevilla!”

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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing - Building paella step by step
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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 in central Madrid, chefs such as Benji, Benny, Javi, Claudia, and Youseff guide you through paella preparation in pairs. You will cook, taste several paellas, share Spanish starters and desserts, and sample five Spanish wines over about two and a half hours.

“Great class. 3 different paella dishes: shrimp, mushroom (vege) and meat. Best tour I joined in Madrid.”

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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson - The first 20 minutes: learning on dry land
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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 two-hour lesson with a certified Spanish, English, or Italian-speaking instructor. You’ll cover 20 minutes of theory, then practice on the beach and in the sea with a board, wetsuit, boots, and close guidance from coaches such as Victoria, Sebastián, José, and Filippo.

“I really recommend lesson with Nigel, he helped a lot and gave great instructions. It was my first time on surfboard and because he told when to paddle it was possible to stand on good wave:)”

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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas - What you actually do behind the bar
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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, learning four cocktails from an English-speaking mixologist such as Simon, Miguel, Jordan, or Lupe. You’ll shake, stir, taste, and enjoy tapas including Padrón peppers and Catalan tomato bread.

“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 - Gazpacho or Salmorejo: Seville in a Bowl
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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 a professional chef at Taller Andaluz de Cocina in Triana Market for a three-hour English class. You’ll prepare gazpacho or salmorejo, tapas, chicken paella, and lemon sorbet with Cava, then sit down with two drinks and the group to eat it all.

“Amazing activity, the instructor was so friendly and knowledgeable- we cooked a variety of local dishes including paella and worked together with others so you get to know people well. The dishes were so yummy, highly recommended!”

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Tenerife: Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included - The first 20 minutes: learning what the board is asking you to do
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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 30 meters from Playa de las Américas. In a small group of up to six, instructors such as Kaia, Juan, Martin, and Marco teach surfing basics, coach you in the water, and provide equipment, snacks, showers, and photos.

“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 sangria before the paella
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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, Ana, or another multilingual guide at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to the kitchen for tapas, sangria, and hands-on Valencian paella. The 3.5-hour class includes wine, dessert, coffee, and a shared meal.

“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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Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid - Sharing the traditional paella pan
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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, a local chef guides you through sangria and chicken-and-seafood paella while Dani, Ivan, Cristal, or another host keeps the group involved. You share the cooking, eat the finished meal, enjoy bottomless sangria, and take home recipes.

“The room gets oily and Smokey for a good 30 min. You will come out smelly. They need better air venting”

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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla - What you cook: four tastes of Andalusia and Spain
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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 at Triana Market, tour stalls 75 and 77, then cook an Andalusian meal with a local chef. You’ll prepare salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, paella, and dessert, with sangria and two drinks included. Guides such as Pedro, Luis, Sabrina, and Carlo lead different sessions.

“We really enjoyed the Triana Market Tour and Andalusian cooking class. We have taken other cooking classes in Spain but very much enjoyed this one. My family enjoyed the salmorejo and spinach and chickpea dish, but the paella was a standout. 2 of us had the chicken paella, and 2 of us had the vegetarian paella. Luis and Pedro did a great job teaching about the history and traditions of Andalusian cuisine. We learned a lot, including how to break down a whole chicken and pare an artichoke. Great experience!”

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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour - The menu: four dishes with a clear Andalusian flavor
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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 Triana Market with a guided look at local meats, cheeses, produce, and cooking traditions. Then join an English-language class at stalls 75-77, prepare salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, chicken paella, and dessert, and sit down with sangria plus two drinks.

“We had a fabulous time at cookery school. Chef Leo and Anna were excellent hosts and the course was very well organised.”

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