Top Madrid Language Classes

Get a taste of Spain during a hands-on cooking class in Madrid including wine pairings. Learn how to prepare traditional tapas during a half-day class where you are welcomed with a glass of cava. After cooking dishes such as garlic prawns and stuffed piquillo peppers, sit down to feast on everything you’ve prepared, plus a main course and dessert. Sample different Spanish wines throughout.

Take home new culinary skills from your trip to Madrid with this seafood paella workshop. Learn traditional cooking methods through up-close demonstrations, and not only master paella, but also a traditional sangria recipe made with over 11 ingredients. It’s a perfect hands-on experience for food lovers, and best of all, you can sample delicious treats along the way—such as tapas bites while your paella cooks.

Practical, crafty travelers will love the opportunity to learn Spanish leathercraft techniques, some of which haven’t changed in centuries. In the heart of Madrid, make a personalized leather item with the help of an experienced instructor. Craft a wallet, belt, coin purse, or something you design yourself. You’ll receive the undivided attention of your instructor as this is a private workshop.

Escape the bustle of Madrid for this food and nature experience in the La Mancha region of south central Spain. Visit your hosts in an idyllic village and sample locally-sourced produce and food products in a spectacular setting: a home built into the walls of a Moorish castle. Tour escape tunnels under the castle and taste cheeses, baked goods, local honey, organic meats, wines, and more goodies. Then, explore the local olive groves, village, and the local countryside.

Making paella, tortilla, and sangria can mean hours poring over recipes, and even then not mastering the essentials. Skip the work and learn direct from a master local cook on this small-group Madrid class. Make a sangria before creating an authentic tortilla and Valencian paella with step-by-step instruction. Discover tips and techniques you’d miss otherwise, and share ideas with your instructor and fellow cooks as you savor your dishes.