Cheese Making Workshops in Spain: the 10 Worth Booking

1.Artisan Goat’s Cheese Making at Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $85Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours on a traditional Fuerteventura goat farm with guides such as Elaine or Helen. Learn hand and machine milking, make and label your own cheese, feed goats, and enjoy a breakfast of local cheese, mojos, jams, and a drink.

“the experience was pretty good! The guide was very kind and clear in her explanations. It was a way to learn something new while being in contact with nature. last but not least: delicious milk and cheese”

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2.Sangria Workshop and Tasting with Local Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Meet in central Madrid at 5:00 pm for a small English-language workshop led by guides such as Ivan, Dani, or Lila. Prepare and taste red, white, and sherry-based sangrias, then pair them with Manchego and other Spanish cheeses. Vegan and alcohol-free options are available.

“Wow! What a great experience. All you can eat wine, cheese and bread! Ivan was so patient with our group and when the wine was running short, he ran to the kitchen.. and I mean "ran" and refilled it for us. Clearly a guy who loves his job and works hard. Best bang for your buck in Madrid speaking tour wise.”

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3.Central Madrid: Sangría Workshop & Tasting with Local Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

In central Madrid, an English- or Spanish-speaking host such as Lila, Miguel, or Iván guides you through making two or three sangrias, from classic red to white or sherry-based styles. You will also taste local cheeses, including Manchego, with vegan and nonalcoholic options available.

“We had an excellent time making different types of Sangria, and matching these with cheese. It was excellent value for money and the interaction element was so good. Lila our guide was amazing and very knowledgable about the process of sangria making, as well as the different types of cheese. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this activity.”

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4.Menorca: Cheesemaking and Farm-Fresh Product Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $67

Meet Ivan at Quesos Sa Roqueta in Ferreries for a 2.5-hour farm visit focused on Mahon-Menorca cheese. You will feed cows, give milk to calves, make and personalize cheese, then taste products made on the farm. Tours run in English or Spanish for up to six people.

“Ivan did a wonderful job guiding us around the cheese factory. He provided us with a lot of interesting information about the farm, the animals and the production of cheese in both English and Spanish. It was also a very exciting experience to prepare the Mahon cheeses ourselves. The cows and calf’s were adorable and it was very nice to be able to pet them. Lovely sightseeing which I can absolutely recommend anyone who is visiting Menorca!!”

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5.Menorca: Cheesemaking and Farm-Fresh Product Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

At Formatges Sa Roqueta near Ferreries, you help make Mahon cheese, personalize a piece for later curing, feed cows and calves, and learn about traditional Menorcan farming. Guides such as Ivan, Evan, or Ashley lead the English-language visit, which ends with a generous tasting.

“Thank you to the family for sharing your story with us. We had a fabulous time and what a lovely experience.”

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6.Cheese Making Workshop in Fuerteventura with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Meet Majorera goats, learn hand and machine milking, make fresh Majorero cheese, and enjoy breakfast with mojos and jams. Elaine provides friendly English guidance, while farm staff show you how cheese moves from goat to press to your suitcase.

“Our guide Elaine was just brilliant. Informative and super friendly. My husband and I had a great time making cheese and feeding goats. Really great fun. Highly recommend.”

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7.Aguïmes : Cheese Making Workshop at la Jaira de Ana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $30

Spend three hours at La Jaira de Ana near Agüimes learning how goat milk becomes cheese. You will visit the dairy, help with coagulation and molding, and take your cheese home. Spanish and English support is available, though some translation may rely on a phone.

“We loves this event! It was so much fun! First we made all the puppy dog friends on the scenic terrace only to be followed up with making out pwn goat cheese! The owner was so much fun and refused to take a tip from us, even though it was totally worth it. The cheese making was very sanitary, complete with hairnets and gloves and it's very hands-on. My boyfriend loves goat cheese and goats so he was completely loving every minutes and we got to keep our cheese with instructions on how to best enjoy it. 10/10Read more”

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8.Gran Canaria: Cheese Workshop in Agüimes

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

At La Jaira de Ana near Agüimes, you make cheese from fresh goat’s milk, meet baby goats, and follow each traditional step with Spanish-speaking hosts including Ana and Fermet. The 1.5-hour workshop ends with cheese to take home, so bring a cooler.

“Het was even lastig op gang te komen. We hadden 11.30 uur afgesproken en het werd dus 12.30. Dit werd goedgemaakt door een zeer bedreven ana die enthousiast vertelde over het hele kaasmaakproces. Daarna werden we aan het werk gezet. Ben benieuwd hoe ze smaken!”

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9.Fuerteventura Goat Cheese Workshop with Transfer from the South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $92

Travel by white minibus from southern Fuerteventura to a traditional goat farm with about 350 animals. An English- or German-speaking guide leads you through cheese making, a 500-meter farm walk, and a tasting of young, semi-ripe, and ripe cheeses with white wine.

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10.Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $114

Spend about seven hours in Utiel-Requena with Valencia & Go, making goat cheese at a family factory in Los Pedrones before visiting Vera de Estenas Winery. Expect vineyard views, cave-aged cheeses, eight cheese samples, three wines, local cold cuts, and air-conditioned transport.

“If you like STRONG cheeses and/or goat cheeses you'll love the cheese tasting, if not it may be a bit of a struggle (they do have multiple pallet cleansers to help!). I love a strong parmesan or blue cheese, but one of the cheeses was on par wiRead more”

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