Malaga · WORKSHOPS
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.
Join chefs Laura and Diego for a three-hour, hands-on Spanish cooking class in Málaga’s historic center. Prepare paella, ajoblanco, remojón malagueño, sangria, and a surprise dessert in a modern kitchen near Atarazanas Market, with local food tips and recipes to use at home.
“I loved everything about this class! Laura is a great teacher, the activity was fun and the food was DELICIOUS 🫶🏻”
Meet guides such as Jose, Anaïs, or Javier at Atarazanas Market, shop for paella ingredients, then walk to a modern Soho kitchen. You’ll taste olive oil, make gazpacho and paella with a chef, and eat with wine or beer. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.
“Chef Javier geeft naast de zalige workshop ook nog goeie tips voor eet bestemmingen in Malaga. Zou het zeker aanraden.”
Spend about four hours cooking in Malaga’s SOHO Art District. The daytime class includes Atarazanas Market, olive-oil tasting, paella, gazpacho, sangria, churros, wine, and a Kulinarea apron. Guides such as Pepo, Alba, Anais, and Javier lead the English-language sessions.
“Very good information about all the recipes, the local cuisine, and other important recommendtions. Anais was s wonderful guide and host. The chef very knowledgeable.”
Start at Atarazanas Market on the daytime class, then walk to Kulinarea’s modern Art District kitchen. Guides such as Felipe and chefs including Pepo lead you through tapas, sangria, wine, and dessert. You cook, eat, and take home an apron.
“I had great time, our guide Felipe was very friendly and knew a lot about local foods and ingredients. First we visited the market, which is the best market I have ever saw, then we started with cooking class. Chef Pepo was great, I learned a lot. Very well organized and great food. We cooked and eat many different tapas dishes. The group was also very nice, it was fun to meet new poeple.”
Meet Kulinarea in Málaga’s Soho District for a three-hour, hands-on tapas class led in English by a local chef and guide. Morning sessions include Atarazanas Market, while evening classes go straight to the kitchen. Make dishes such as tortilla, noodles, churros, and Pedro Ximénez sirloin.
“A great experience to have in Málaga. Our guide and chef were excellent hosts and the food was delicious. I would definitely do this again. The apron and recipes were a nice gift to receive too.”
Join Lebasi Taller de Cocina in central Malaga for a hands-on English class led by Diego, Laura, Nicolas, or Nahuel. You’ll prepare cold almond soup, Malaga soak, traditional paella, fresh sangria, and an Andalusian sorbet, then sit down to eat what you made.
“The class was really fun, Diego explained everything we were doing, told stories and answered all of our questions. The class was interactive and allowed participants to get to know each other. The food was delicious! Definitely recommend”
Spend about 3.5 hours learning Malaga-style tapas with chefs such as Alba, Anaïs, Felipe, or Belén. Shop at Atarazanas Market on eligible daytime tours, taste local olive oils, then cook dishes such as tortilla, gambas pil pil, crispy noodles, and churros in a modern Soho kitchen.
“My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Our instructor gave very clear instructions and we came away with some great recipes. The group was really friendly and we all enjoyed the wonderful meal we prepared.”
Meet your English-speaking guide for a daytime Atarazanas Market visit, olive-oil tasting, gazpacho, sangría, wine and hands-on paella making in Malaga’s Soho District. Guides such as Javi, Elise, Anais, Alba and Alma lead different sessions, followed by a Kulinarea apron to take home.
“It was a great experience! The Tourguide Anais showed us around a little bitte through the City of Malaga (the Market was closed due to the Holiday) and explained a lot of Things about the historischen of Malaga, Paella and Wine. Same as some facts during the Olive Oil tasteing and cooking the paella itself. The Chef Alma was very kind too and gave really good Instructions for making the paella. We had good chats with the guide, the Chef and the group (: Also the paella we made was soo delicious due to the tipps of the chef we hopefully can make it same at home. Got to know…”
At Wine Gogh in Málaga, you’ll follow a professional Spanish or English-speaking instructor from blank canvas to finished acrylic painting. Enjoy Spanish wine, use provided paints and brushes, and take home your artwork in a carry bag. Bring clothes that can handle splashes.
“Geen begrip tonen voor als er een calamiteit is.”
Meet in Málaga’s Soho District for an English-language food experience with a weekday or Saturday market visit, or a direct kitchen start on Sundays and evenings. Anaïs may lead the market walk, followed by hands-on paella, gazpacho, sangria and churros making with wine, recipes and an apron included.
“The technique for the paella was key to getting it right at home. Leaving out the heavier proteins, sticking with shrimp and cuttlefish will give us something that we will cook forever!”
Meet beside the Centre Pompidou’s Colors Cube for a 1.5-hour outdoor art lesson with an instructor in Spanish, English, or Italian. Choose Malaga’s port, park, or Old Town as your subject, then learn perspective, proportion, and color using supplied pencils, watercolors, pastels, markers, and charcoal. Alicia has helped beginners and children create confident sketches.
“Wonderful! What a great way to relax and unwind whilst learning a new skill and/or improving. The class was a pleasant escape from typical tourism and expertly taught with passion and joy. Many thanks!!!”
Join photographer Alicia for a private 1.5-hour workshop in Málaga. Use your camera or smartphone to practice creative urban photography around Soho, the old town, beaches, tropical plants, and the port, with personal guidance and editing tips in English or Italian.
“Had een privatetour, Alicia legde alles heel goed uit en was erg enthousiast!”
Meet Caterina Grudtsina at her Málaga dance studio for a 45-minute family flamenco class. You and your children will practice arm and foot movements, clap rhythms, try castanets, handle a flamenco shawl, and learn a simple dance. The class suits ages 3 to 18 and includes a souvenir photo.
“We really enjoyed the class, Catharina is a real professional teacher, my girls are intrigued and want us to again. Passion for dance unlocked! :)”
Join instructor Caterina Grudtsina near Plaza de la Constitución for a 45-minute family flamenco class in English or Spanish. Children from age three learn simple foot and arm movements, then perform a lively rumba choreography with music, shawls, and other flamenco props.
“Fabulous, our kids were engaged and happy. Easy and fun to follow along. Fun for the whole family.”
Join Chef Pepe at his private villa in Benalmádena for a hands-on Spanish cooking class. You will prepare seafood and meat paella, Andalusian gazpacho, and tortilla de patatas, then enjoy the meal with drinks and receive recipes to use at home.
“This was one of the best experiences of my life. Pepe was a wonderful host and chef, and our food was delicious. I can’t wait to impress my family and friends in the US! I wanted to learn more!”
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