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Spain Food Sherpas Paella Class in a Sacromonte Cave

  • CuisinePaella, Spanish omelette, salmorejo, crema catalana
  • DurationAbout 3 hours
  • Price€71 (~$81.65) per adult
  • Best seasonYear-round

The Spain Food Sherpas Paella Class in a Sacromonte Cave is a hands-on cooking class run by Spain Food Sherpas, an operator that offers food tours and cooking classes in several Spanish cities. The class takes place in a cave dwelling in Sacromonte, the hillside neighbourhood of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain, where whitewashed cave houses carved into the slope have long been associated with the city's Romani and flamenco heritage.

Roughly three-hour hands-on paella class in a Sacromonte cave, Monday–Saturday at 11:00; needs at least 4 people to run.

The Spain Food Sherpas Paella Class in a Sacromonte Cave is a hands-on cooking class run by Spain Food Sherpas, an operator that offers food tours and cooking classes in several Spanish cities. The class takes place in a cave dwelling in Sacromonte, the hillside neighbourhood of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain, where whitewashed cave houses carved into the slope have long been associated with the city's Romani and flamenco heritage. The exact address, in Sacromonte, 18010 Granada, is sent at booking. Sessions run Monday to Saturday at 11:00, last about three hours, and need at least four people to go ahead, so departures can depend on bookings.

The menu centres on paella and also covers Spanish omelette, salmorejo and crema catalana, which gives the class a savoury main course with a sweet finish. Participants cook the dishes themselves under the instructor's guidance and then eat the meal they have prepared, so the food is included in the price of €71 (about $81.65) per adult. The listing does not specify drinks, so these should be confirmed at booking. No transport is included, and visitors make their own way to Sacromonte, where taxis or local buses are the practical options because the neighbourhood is steep and not well suited to walking from the centre when time is tight.

The cave setting is the main attraction, as it combines a cooking lesson with a look at the traditional architecture of the quarter. Group size beyond the four-person minimum is not stated in the available information, and the class language is likely to be English, though this should be confirmed. Dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets should be reported at booking, since the operator can usually plan alternatives for the paella and other dishes in advance but cannot guarantee them without notice. The class suits couples, families and small groups wanting a practical, social introduction to Spanish home cooking. It is less suitable for visitors who want a quick bite, since the session takes most of a morning, or for those with significant mobility limitations because of the neighbourhood's slopes and steps.

Practical information for Spain Food Sherpas Paella Class in a Sacromonte Cave · Last updated September 2026
Price €71 (~$81.65) per adult
Duration About 3 hours
Address Sacromonte, 18010 Granada (exact address sent at booking)

What is included

  • Hands-on cooking
  • Meal of the dishes cooked

Good to know

Operator
Spain Food Sherpas

Location

Sacromonte, 18010 Granada (exact address sent at booking)

37.1815, -3.5853 View on map

Highlights

  • Hands-on paella class held in a Sacromonte cave
  • Also covers Spanish omelette, salmorejo and crema catalana
  • Eat the full meal that was cooked
  • Monday to Saturday at 11:00
  • Operated by Spain Food Sherpas

Tips for visiting

  • Arrive hungry; the class ends with a full meal of the dishes cooked.
  • Report vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free needs at booking.
  • Wear closed, flat shoes for the sloping streets and the kitchen.
  • Allow time to reach Sacromonte by taxi or bus before 11:00.
  • Remember the class needs at least four people to run.

When to visit

The class runs year-round on Monday to Saturday mornings at 11:00. Cave interiors stay cool in summer, which makes the class comfortable in hot months.

Accessibility

Sacromonte is steep, with uneven paths and steps leading to cave dwellings, so access can be difficult for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility. Ask the operator about the venue's access before booking.

Frequently asked questions

What dishes are cooked?

The class covers paella, Spanish omelette, salmorejo and crema catalana.

How much does it cost?

The price is €71, about $81.65, per adult.

When does the class run?

Monday to Saturday at 11:00, lasting about three hours.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, at least four people are needed for the class to run.

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Spain Food Sherpas Paella Class in a Sacromonte Cave

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