CIEE High School Summer in Barcelona, Spain: Culinary Arts & Culture Recently Updated

Turn your love of cooking into your own menu in one of Spain’s most vibrant food capitals.

Spend an unforgettable summer in Barcelona, immersed in the world of Catalan and Spanish cuisine. Learn how to cook regional dishes and play with the colorful flavors of a place whose culinary roots trace back to the Roman Empire and family-run colmados (specialty grocery store), pastelerías (pastry shops), and paradas (market stalls) carry secret recipes passed down through generations. 

Your days will be a mix of cooking classes, culinary challenges, and exploring the markets and neighborhoods that make Barcelona a global foodie destination. Shop for fresh ingredients at Santa Caterina Market and La Boqueria, meet local chefs, and master dishes like pan con tomate, paella, and tortilla española. 

Outside the kitchen, you’ll experience all that makes Barcelona unforgettable. Dance in flamenco workshops, join scavenger hunts in Gaudí’s Park Güell, tour the city’s colorful plazas and beaches, and explore beyond Barcelona with group trips to Tarragona and Mount Tibidabo. Along the way, you’ll find delicious recipes, lasting memories, and lifelong friends.