10 Fun Workshops you can not miss on the Costa Blanca – Alicante
10 Fun Workshops you can not miss on the Costa Blanca – Alicante 🌴✨
If you think the Costa Blanca is just about beaches and beach bars… think again! Here you’ll also find plenty of unique experiences: from learning how to carve jamón like a pro, to creating your own candles or traditional tapas, flying over the water on a SUP or wakeboard 🏄♂️⚡.
Here are 10 amazing workshops on the Costa Blanca – perfect to enjoy on your own, as a couple, or with friends 🤩🍷.
You’ll definitely want to sign up for more than one! 😉
💥 BOOKINGS: Entre Olivos: Guided Olive Oil Tasting & Visit 🫒🫒
10 Costa Blanca Workshops That Feel Straight Out of a Netflix Series 🌊
1. Jamón Carving Masterclass – with Tasting 🍖
Learn from a professional maestro cortador how to slice jamón perfectly thin. Discover the different cuts, how the curing process influences the flavour, and enjoy a guided tasting paired with Spanish wine 🍷. At the end, you’ll even get to take some slices home.
2. MasterChef of Cocas – Traditional Pastry Workshop 🥧👨🍳
I used to think coca was just a biscuit… until I made one with tomato and anchovies 🤯. In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn to prepare traditional cocas from scratch, choosing between sweet or savoury fillings. The best part? You’ll taste your own creations, paired with drinks like vermouth or wine.
💥 BOOKINGS: Jamón Ibérico Carving & Tasting Workshop in Calpe 🍖🍷
3. Traditional Handicrafts Workshop – “Granny Mode ON” 🧺
I never thought I’d make an esparto basket. The result? My fingers completely tangled up… but my basket turned out “modern” (at least that’s what the lovely artisan lady told me, with lots of patience). Perfect for showing off on Instagram with the hashtag #handmade.
A creative series of traditional craft workshops where you can connect with local culture: pottery, esparto weaving, hand-painted tiles, basket making and more 👡. All led by passionate artisans. 👜
4. Colourful Candles – Candle-Making Workshop 🕯️💫
Who knew a candle-making workshop could be this much fun? Between fragrances, colours and plenty of laughter, you’ll shape your own candle… and in the end, you’ll take home not just something handmade, but also a unique experience you’ll want to repeat 😎.
💥 BOOKINGS: Beeswax Candle Workshop with Honey Tasting 🍯🕯️
5. Fluid Painting Workshop 🎨
Warning: this might happen… you start by dripping a bit of paint and end up completely splattered – even your trainers won’t escape! Still, the result is so psychedelic it looks like I’ve got a Van Gogh in my living room.
A relaxing and creative workshop in Alicante, Costa Blanca, where you pour paint onto canvas to create abstract or nature-inspired artworks – guided only by intuition and colour. Perfect for all levels 🏖️.
6. Cocktail-Making Workshop – Cheers! 🍹
Who would have thought a cocktail workshop could be so entertaining? With laughter, colours, and flavours, you’ll be mixing ingredients and shaking up your very own cocktail. A great chance to feel like a bartender for a day 🍸. There are even private versions for couples, complete with drinks and a cheese board.
💥 BOOKINGS: Cocktail-Making Workshop in Calpe 🍹🍹
7. Paella Workshop – Simply Spectacular 🥘
Living the experience of a paella workshop with a professional chef is truly eye-opening. Surrounded by aromas, cooking secrets and surprising techniques, you’ll watch how simple ingredients transform into a dish full of tradition and flavour. 👩🍳 You won’t just learn to cook a Valencian paella – you’ll also take home the memory of a unique moment. This workshop is highly rated for its energy and fun. 🫕
8. Alicante Tapas Cooking Workshop 🧑🍳🍤
Here you’ll learn how to make tapas. In theory, it sounds easy… but in practice? Exploded croquettes and tortillas that looked more like frisbees 🍳. The good news is: no one will complain, because you get to eat everything anyway! A hands-on cooking class where you’ll prepare typical Costa Blanca tapas – tasty, authentic and one of the most popular workshops 🍲.
💥 BOOKINGS: Paella Workshop for Two in Jávea 🥘🥘
9. Yoga by the Sea 🧘♀️🌅
Relax and reconnect body and mind with sunrise yoga sessions by the Mediterranean – in a calm and revitalising setting. You might wobble and fall during the tree pose and end up in the sand… but hey, you’ll still walk away relaxed 😅.
10. Paddle Surf, SUP & Wakeboarding 🌊🏄
Paddle surfing is already a challenge, but wakeboarding feels like stepping into a sci-fi movie. Perfect for those looking for innovation and adrenaline on the water: join a guided paddle surf (SUP) session or try your skills on a wakeboard 🏄♀️.
💥 BOOKINGS: SUP – Paddle Surf Tour along the Moraira Coast 🏄♂️🌅
So, What’s the Verdict? 😂
Workshops on the Costa Blanca aren’t just about learning – they’re about collecting stories you’ll laugh about later: jamón slices gone wrong, cocas that look a bit “unique”, wobbly mosaics, yoga face-plants, and flying boards at sea. ⛵️
👉 So when you come, don’t just stick to the beach. Sign up for a workshop and get ready to laugh, learn, and create memories that are worth far more than any souvenir. 🌞🍷🎨