Top Northern Portugal Classes & Workshops - page 5

Are you ready to indulge your senses in an unforgettable experience? Join us at our quaint chocolate factory for a unique chocolate and wine tasting event! Nestled in the heart of our artisanal workshop, you'll explore the rich, intricate flavors of our handcrafted chocolates paired expertly with a selection of fine wines. Each pairing is designed to enhance the tasting notes of both the chocolate and the wine, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. This intimate event is perfect for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike, offering a cozy ambiance to savor the delights and discover the art behind the craft. Don't miss this exquisite fusion of sweetness and sophistication!

Take part in a unique paper mâché workshop with Fernanda, a talented local artisan, in the warm setting of her home. Using sustainable materials like recycled paper paste, you’ll explore traditional techniques while creating your own one-of-a-kind piece. More than an art class, this experience offers an authentic connection to Aveiro’s culture and creativity—an unforgettable moment for anyone eager to discover local traditions.

This unique activity embraces Portuguese culture, creative design and spiritual empowerment to make your one-of-a-kind memory or gift that will bless the space for years to come. Acrylic paint is used for a quick drying result allowing everyone to take the finished piece home with them immediately without having to wait! A fantastic activity for a wedding party, birthday celebration, date night, family-friendly fun, or just to be social and make new friends on a rainy day!

Discover the thrill of padel in the heart of Alto Minho at LinQ Padel Monção, the region's premier indoor padel club. Featuring three state-of-the-art panoramic courts, this venue caters to both seasoned players and newcomers eager to learn. Embrace an active lifestyle with personalized padel lessons for all ages, and enjoy social events that foster community spirit. With modern facilities including changing rooms, a bar, and children's entertainment, it's the ideal destination for family and friends looking to engage in sports together.

- Paint your own traditional Portuguese azulejo tile in a hands-on ceramic workshop - Learn tile painting techniques from a ceramic artist in a studio setting - Create a unique handmade souvenir inspired by Portugal’s historic tile tradition - Discover the history and patterns behind Portugal’s iconic decorative tiles - Your tile will be kiln-fired for a durable, glossy finish and can be picked up or shipped

What distinguishes this activity: It’s not just working in the trees, it’s feeling the life of the farm in every branch. Learn traditional pruning and grazing techniques used for decades, applying them to real trees and seeing the result grow over time. The experience combines practical learning, connection with nature and care with each plant, something that only those who live the farm daily can offer. The secret spice: Patience and attention to detail, guided by those who know each tree and know the right time to cut, tie branches or graft. It is the combination of ancestral technique and sensitivity to nature that turns every gesture into art and every tree into success.

Begin each session with a personalized beach briefing, covering ocean awareness, safety, and technical fundamentals. Practice paddling and pop-up techniques on the sand before entering the water, where your certified instructor provides continuous, hands-on guidance. Each session is tailored to your level, goals, and ocean confidence. Combined with high-quality equipment and expert training, this is more than just a lesson — it’s a professional surfing experience designed to help you progress, build confidence, and truly enjoy the waves. To make the most of your time in the water, you’ll also benefit from 30 minutes of free equipment rental after your lesson. Join this experience and transform your stay in Porto into an unforgettable surfing adventure.

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

-Manual ceramic modeling -Create your own hand-modeled and hand-painted piece -Choose from a variety of items to create, such as a mug or a plate -Enjoy a creative and relaxing atmosphere among local artists' works -Take your piece home with you or have it sent to you for a small fee

Begin by choosing a unique handmade sculptural ceramic frame from a curated selection and transform it into a one-of-a-kind keepsake in a professional artist studio in Porto. Personalize your frame in your own style using vibrant colors, playful patterns, Portuguese-inspired motifs, and decorative details. Choose between traditional ceramic glazing for an authentic kiln-fired finish or acrylic paints for a piece that's ready to take home immediately. A personal photo can also be printed on the spot and placed inside your finished frame, creating a lasting memory of your Porto trip. Throughout the workshop, you'll receive guidance from a professional visual artist, along with insider recommendations for Porto's best cafés, contemporary art galleries, ceramic shops, vintage stores, and other creative places beyond the usual tourist route.

Learn the art of the shaker with a pro and master the creation of a unique signature cocktail in Porto.

This is a unique opportunity to taste several tawnys at a producer with 300 years of port wine production history!

Imagine changing the studio floor FOR a board that floats over the waters of the Douro River while you contemplate the banks of the Cida DE Porto and Villa Nova DE Gaia. Every breath merges with the breeze, every posture is an invitation to balance, every moment is just yours. It's not just yoga. It's not just SUP. It is the perfect union between movement, nature and presence. An experience that you will not only carry in memory, but also NO heart.

•• Fully private — no shared groups or fixed schedules • Access to Douro estates arranged directly, not standard visits or public tastings • Travel through vineyard routes in classic Land Rovers, reaching areas not accessible to standard vehicles • Time on the Douro River, integrated into the day rather than a separate activity • Wine and lunch take place within the estate or in carefully selected settings, never in public venues • The day is coordinated as a whole — transport, estate, river and timing managed together • No predefined itinerary — movement follows a continuous flow rather than fixed stops • Adjusted in real time depending on the route, conditions and pace of the day • Aerial drone footage captured during the day, with a curated highlights video delivered after the experience • Designed and operated directly, ensuring consistency, control and access throughout

2 countries in 1 day: wine tasting in Spain and cooking with a trained Chef in a Portugal farm. Experience an exclusive cross-border journey from Porto to Galicia and your private Minho Farm. This tour is perfect for foodies and families seeking insider knowledge. You’ll enjoy premium Albariño tastings at a top Spanish winery followed by a hands-on masterclass at our family estate. Beyond the kitchen, you will discover the magic of your 'Quinta', a hidden gem right on the river border where time seems to stop. Guests gain more than just recipes; they enjoy a true 'farm-to-table' lifestyle, picking fresh ingredients and sharing a long, traditional lunch in a stunning, intimate setting. It’s a deep cultural immersion into Iberian traditions, offering a unique 'two-countries-in-one-day' adventure you won't find anywhere else.

This isn’t your typical Porto cooking class. Chef Filipe brings forgotten Portuguese recipes to life, using food to tell stories that span centuries—from Portugal’s Moorish heritage and Age of Discoveries to royal and convent kitchens. Cook in his family home, discover the fascinating history behind each dish, and then gather around the table with Filipe and his family to enjoy your meal with thoughtfully selected Portuguese wine pairings. It’s an intimate combination of hands-on cooking, storytelling, history and local connection that offers a deeper taste of Portuguese culture.

Embark on a creative journey in your ceramic painting workshop, where the rich history of Portuguese ceramics comes to life. After a captivating introduction to the origins and techniques of ceramic art, choose the piece you want to paint: 1 plate of 20 cm, 1 tile of 20 cm, 1 sardine of 19 cm, As you unleash your creativity, enjoy a coffee break with cheeses, fruits, dried fruits, compote, bread and sparkling wine. Options (no alcohol) or for intolerants (lactose or gluten) are also available to make your experience even better. Once your masterpiece is finished, it will be glassed and cooked before being available for pickup or shipment. Minimalistic and exclusive class, minimum 4 and maximum 6 people. I will share all my experience from over 16 years working with ceramics Join us for a unique artistic adventure.

Instruction given by the artist of the studio. Releases your creativity in connection with clay. Find out more about Portuguese ceramics. Get step-by-step guidance throughout the experience. Celebrate your creativity and take a piece made by yourself. Leave the workshop with new learning and connections.

Charlie’s Painting Workshop "Give Yourself Permission To Art" in Matosinhos, Portugal, is an interactive, hands-on Painting Workshop perfect for those of you who want to unlock your creativity and give yourselves permission to make whatever you want. Make the perfect creative gift for someone you know or yourself! The artist uses an open studio format and exercises to show the ways in which he has broken through his own limits and how you too, can break through yours, real or imagined! Using techniques derived from art therapy, Charlie will work with you to tap into the soul of your unique creation.

This cooking lesson will take place in the kitchen OF FONTE SANTA one of the last owned DE rural on the slope of Villa Nova DE Gaia! Our "chef" will prepare some of the traditional Portuguese snacks and dishes...as well as the cream milk or aletria for dessert! If you want to participate in the preparation or confection you have at your disposal the fountain Santa! At the end, enjoy lunch on the terrace OF the FONTE SANTA house with a fantastic view over the port! In addition to the green wines of Minho and Douro, it will be served DA Limonada da Quinta, water and soft drinks. Good appetite!

Unleash your creativity in Porto with a Tattoo on Paper workshop. This unique experience teaches you to use a tattoo machine fitted with a ballpoint pen cartridge to craft stunning artwork. Choose a cherished photo from Porto, simplify it into basic shapes, and learn the art of shading. Set against the backdrop of a charming garden or café, this workshop provides a relaxed atmosphere to hone your drawing skills, ensuring you leave with a beautiful notebook of watercolor paper featuring your initial practices and your favorite final piece.

Grind your own corn in a traditional mill. Learn ancient techniques of Portuguese rural life. An authentic, practical and cultural experience at the farm.

Learn to Surf or improve your technique with a Champion Surf Coach! Customized classes, professional techniques, quality equipment and guaranteed adventure. Make a panoramic transfer along the mythical river Douro to your foothills by meeting the Atlantic Ocean and seeing the beautiful beaches of Foz do Douro to the point of activity. Guests will be taught surfing techniques that include oceanography, stand up, balance on the board, training and physical warming in the sand and practical lessons at sea. At the end of this activity you will be able to take a yoga class with a certified teacher. (Optional, not included in price)

With an area of 10 km long, Maceda beach offers several surfing spots and thus allows you to surf in the best conditions. Maceda has become a popular surf destination for North Portuguese surfers, but is still uncrowded by tourists. ‍ This place will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience the raw power of the ocean in a peaceful environment.