15 Workshops & Classes in Spain Worth Booking

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

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

Cook paella in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria, making sangria, tasting tapas, and learning from a local chef in a small group.

“We had an amazing time at the Paella Barcelona Experience! The market visit was fun and informative, the tapas and sangria were delicious, and the cooking class itself was easy to follow and super engaging. We enjoyed working with Alberto! He created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and the paella we made turned out incredible. A perfect mix of culture, cooking, and great food. Highly recommend!”

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2.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

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

Cook paella or tapas, shop a Madrid market, make sangria, and eat your meal in a small English-language class of 12.

“Cooking class with Elisa was lots of fun. Clear instructions were given for this hands on class. Tapas recipes were simple. Enjoyed meeting other class participants.”

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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 with a local chef in central Madrid, then share the meal with an international group for $69.

“Just brilliant!! The whole experience was really fun and relaxed and the Paella & Sangria were brilliant”

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

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

Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a four-hour hands-on class.

“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about it.”

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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 $43

Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with expert coaching, gear, photos, and feedback in a small group for $43.53.

“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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6.Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume

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

Learn flamenco in Seville with a friendly instructor, basic costume, and simple choreography in a one-hour beginner class.

“Super fun and informative. Ava was a great teacher and was really encouraging no matter your skill level. We had a great time and it was one of the highlights of our trip and made us appreciate flamenco even more!”

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7.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

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

Cook paella in Madrid, share a five-course meal, and sample five Spanish wines in a lively, hands-on class at The Cooking Clubhouse.

“This class was absolutely terrific . The instructor really made the class fun . Plenty of drinks ,food was delicious, and we acttually cooked the paella.”

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8.Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

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

Learn to surf in Playa de las Américas with expert instruction, quality gear, low-tide waves, showers, lockers, and private options.

“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 four classic cocktails, share Spanish tapas, and meet fellow drinkers in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter during this lively two-hour class.

“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.Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

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

Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with certified instructors, full equipment, small groups, snacks, water, and photos for $40.

“Amazing experience! The instructors were great, and helped make the experience even better. Would definitely recommend!”

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

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

Cook Valencian paella with local chefs, shop at Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and a shared meal in Valencia.

“It was a great and unique experience learning the historical culture and cuisine of Paella. Would highly recommend for those who are traveling solo or with a group.”

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12.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Cook authentic Valencian paella, shop Central Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, and dessert in a hands-on four-hour Valencia class.

“Extraordinary experience! Daniel and Julia did a fantastic job. Especially the small guided tour to and through the Central Market by Daniel was very informative and entertaining as was also the whole cooking class. We can highly recommend ho book this event!”

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13.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Cook paella in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria, making sangria, tasting tapas, and learning recipes to take home.

“My partner and I really enjoyed the experience. A small and intimate setting with people from all over and didn’t feel left out just because I didn’t eat meat or dairy.”

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14.Taste of Spain: Tapas Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Cook four Spanish tapas, enjoy a six-course dinner, and pair five wines in a lively three-hour Madrid class at The Cooking Clubhouse.

“This was a very fun cooking class! Learning to flambé was a blast and made for some fantastic photo ops. It’s fun because you make a few small dishes so you get to eat along the way. It was so well organized with our hosts cleaning up as we went answering questions and serving wine. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Madrid”

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15.Surfing Lesson in the south of Fuerteventura

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 3.5 - 13.5 hours · from $60

Learn to surf on Fuerteventura's best southern beaches with small groups, qualified instructors, beach transfers, and boards for every level.

“We enjoyed the course a lot. Gaspard chose a great beach for beginners and provided us with clear instructions on how to surf.”

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