For international students, studying abroad is about much more than lectures, exams, and academic credits. The most memorable moments often happen outside the classroom: sharing a meal, discovering local traditions, meeting new friends, and experiencing everyday culture first-hand.
At Las Vermudas, we design cultural experiences that help students connect with Barcelona in a dynamic, social, and participative way. Our workshops combine learning, interaction, and local traditions, transforming a simple activity into a meaningful cultural experience.
Whether students have just arrived in the city or are already immersed in their semester abroad, our experiences provide an engaging introduction to some of the most authentic aspects of Mediterranean lifestyle and Catalan culture.
Tapas Making Workshop: Understanding Culture Through Food
Food is one of the most powerful gateways to understanding a culture.
In our Tapas Making Workshop, students learn to prepare a selection of traditional Spanish and Catalan tapas while discovering the stories, ingredients, and customs behind them.
The workshop goes beyond cooking techniques. Participants explore local gastronomy, Mediterranean ingredients, eating habits, and the social importance of sharing food around the table.
The result is a highly interactive experience where students cook, collaborate, learn, and enjoy the dishes they have prepared together.
The Art of Vermouth: Culture & Crafting Experience
Few traditions are more closely associated with Barcelona than “La Hora del Vermut.”
For generations, locals have gathered before lunch to enjoy vermouth, conversation, and small bites in one of the city’s most cherished social rituals.
In this immersive experience, students discover the history of vermouth, its ingredients, and its role in Catalan culture before creating their own personalized bottle.
Using a wide selection of botanicals and aromatic ingredients, participants learn how vermouth is crafted while developing a deeper understanding of one of Barcelona’s most iconic traditions.
Each student leaves with a personalized bottle of vermouth and a memorable connection to local culture.
Tapas & Networking: The Perfect Welcome to Barcelona
When students first arrive in a new city, building connections can be just as important as discovering the destination itself.
Our Tapas & Networking experience has been specifically designed for newly arrived groups who want to get to know one another in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Through a combination of local tapas, social activities, and guided interaction, students quickly break the ice, start conversations, and build friendships.
The format is ideal for Study Abroad programs looking to create a sense of community from the very beginning of the students’ experience in Barcelona.
Mediterranean Sangria Workshop (Non-Alcoholic)
Sangria is one of Spain’s most internationally recognized drinks, but few visitors know its history or the cultural traditions surrounding it.
In this workshop, students prepare creative non-alcoholic sangrias using fresh fruits, herbs, spices, and local ingredients.
The experience combines creativity, teamwork, and cultural discovery while remaining accessible to all students regardless of age or drinking preferences.
Participants experiment with flavors, learn about Spanish social traditions, and create their own unique recipes in a fun and inclusive environment.
Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Workshop
Cocktails are not only about drinks—they are about creativity, hospitality, and social interaction.
In this workshop, students learn basic mixology techniques while creating sophisticated alcohol-free cocktails inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
The activity encourages experimentation, teamwork, and communication while providing an engaging introduction to contemporary food and beverage culture.
The result is a lively and inclusive experience suitable for all students.
More Than Activities: Meaningful Cultural Experiences
What makes these experiences special is not simply the food or the workshops themselves. It is the way they encourage participation, interaction, and cultural discovery.
Rather than observing culture from the outside, students become active participants. They cook, create, taste, share, and learn together.
Every experience is designed to be:
- Interactive and hands-on
- Social and community-oriented
- Accessible to international audiences
- Rooted in local traditions
- Educational without feeling academic
- Fun, memorable, and engaging
For universities, Study Abroad providers, and international education organizations, these experiences offer an effective way to help students connect with Barcelona while building friendships and creating lasting memories.
Because the best way to understand a culture is not by reading about it — it’s by living it.
