MÁLAGA
Malaga’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops around Málaga and the Costa del Sol. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who actually runs them.
Málaga paella and sangria cooking workshop in a central modern kitchen. Hands-on lessons with chefs Laura and Diego for $78.
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Paella class in Malaga: shop Atarazanas Market, taste olive oil and local bites, cook paella in a modern kitchen, with sangria.
“This was awesome! The tour of the market was leaf by the energetic and knowledgeable, Carmen. Pepo was a patience and hands on chef! Ultimately, the company and the food was unmatched.”
Malaga paella class with an English guide, Atarazanas Market on most days, olive oil tasting, sangria, and a seafood paella you’ll learn to cook.
“Instructor was fun, enthusiastic but patient and understanding too. Very clear and thorough instructions! Delicious in the end! Loved the bottomless wine too!😁”
Malaga tapas workshop with Atarazanas Market ingredients, hands-on cooking, and wine-laced lunch in English for up to 14 guests.
“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…”
Cook ajoblanco, Málaga-style dishes, and classic Valencian paella in English, with fresh sangria and Andalusian sorbet in Málaga.
“What a great class! Diego is an excellent chef, host, and instructor. While guiding us through creating an excellent cold soup, salad, and--the star--paella. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in taking a Spanish cooking class during their stay. (Took the class October 2025.)”
Hands-on Malaga tapas class with an Atarazanas market visit, wine pairings, and a cook-your-own menu plus recipes and an apron gift.
Learn Malaga tapas with a market stop, hands-on cooking, olive oil tasting, and wine or beer pairings in a modern kitchen.
“This comes highly recommended - we had a wonderful time and cooked and ate delicious food - made wonderful wine and all in a modern kitchen with the best appliances and utensils - the chef was a consumate professional - and we were given recepies to take away.”
Private hands-on cooking class on an olive-and-almond farm in rural Montes de Malaga. Cook a 4-course lunch with tastings.
“We had the best time with the amazing Lynsey.”
Cook Malaga paella and gazpacho with an English-speaking chef, plus olive oil tasting and sangria after a market walk in SOHO.
“This is probably my favorite experience I’ve done through a travel guide. Javi was a great guide giving us tons of recommendations on how to enjoy our time at the market and throughout Malaga. The cooking class led by Alba was so fun and relaxed, plus all the food was amazing. We left very full…”
Paint and Sip in Málaga at Wine Gogh Glow Academy: guided acrylic painting on a blank canvas with Spanish wine in 2.5 hours.
Malaga paella and sangria class with Atarazanas market visit, olive oil tasting, and a take-home apron in 3.5 hours.
Draw and paint Malaga outdoors for 1.5 hours. Choose Port, Park, or Old Town views and learn watercolor, pastels, charcoal, and more.
A 1.5-hour private urban photography workshop in Málaga with tailored coaching, practical street-shooting, and editing tips for camera or phone.
Family-friendly flamenco class in Málaga: a 45-minute lesson for kids and parents with clapping, castanets, shawls, and a simple dance.
“Perfect taste of flamenco at a kid-friendly hour! Caterina was so good with the kiddos (5 and 3) and the whole family. A fun and memorable experience I would highly recommend!”
Cook a 4-course Mediterranean lunch at La Rosilla in the Málaga hills, with wine, olive oil, and mountain views, plus recipes by email.
“Such a wonderful day, delicious food. Delightful hosts. Perfect day trip from Málaga for every foodie. #malagacookingckass”
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