The Olympic legacy. While Paris hopes to see its appeal boosted after last summer, Barcelona is still reaping the benefits of the dynamism generated in 1992 by hosting the Olympic Games. A key event for a city for as long as anyone can remember in honour of major sporting events. Host last October to the most prestigious of sailing competitions, the America's Cup, and organiser each year of motorbike and F1 grand prix events on its Montmelo circuit, the Catalan capital is above all proud of its football club, Barça, which is one of the most famous in the world.
This excellence can be used as a backdrop for MICE events, with many venues suitable for hosting business meetings, such as the UAB university campus, one of the region's most popular sports and meeting complexes. As for the activities on offer to enhance seminars, they are legion. With a must The Futbol Club de Barcelona facilities, for immersive VIP visits to the famous Camp Nou or football experiences such as an escape challenge, training sessions or football matches.
While the Barça complex is being refurbished, business groups can also find something to suit their needs in the basketball hall, the Palau Blaugrana, unique spaces for meetings and eventsThese include the presidential box, the Salle Paris and the Auditorium 1899.
But football fans aren't the only ones who can take advantage of the region's attractions. Visit motor sports enthusiasts At the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, you can drive Formula 3 cars, go-karts or pocket bikes. As for golfers, the Empordà Golf Resort offers two 18-hole courses, among the most renowned in Spain.
Catalonia, sport and team building all year round
But beyond all these major competition venues, the whole region lends itself to sport, from the smallest to the largest. all sports, all seasonsby the sea and in the mountains. And under the sun almost 365 days a year. Companies like Esportec and RocRoi invite you to enjoy nature with team-building activities based on snow sports like snowshoeing or skiing, adventure sports like climbing or canyoning, or water sports like kayaking or paddle surfing. All of this is combined with segway outings to visit the nooks and crannies of the region.
After the effort, the comfort. Because there's another way to discover Catalonia, through its rich gastronomy Catalonia's cuisine is renowned the world over, enhancing tradition with modern touches. For lovers of fine dining, Catalonia boasts more than 50 Michelin-starred restaurants. But this gastronomic culture is also reflected in every possible way in incentive programmes, with cookery workshops and competitions, as well as tastings and exclusive tours.
Enjoy Catalonia as a team
For example, La Gatronomica, a company specialising in active tourism, invites participants to don an apron to make the best tapas or take part in a paella competition. Similarly, at the Món Sant Benet, where medieval art, nature and gastronomy come together in a single experience, visitors can also take part in wine, cocktail or creative cooking workshops. As for wine lovers, Catalonia offers a real wine tourism dynamic, with the possibility of a wine and cheese tasting visit to the Torres family winery, whose history spans five generations.
Catalonia also offers a wide range of ideal venues for gastronomic events. The Hotel Terra Dominicata, in the Priorat wine-growing region, boasts an exclusive building with a cooking workshop on the ground floor and two meeting rooms on the upper floor, creating a large space for hosting meetings. But these possibilities are also in the heart of Barcelona, in the Eixample district, at the Compartir restaurant, where you can hold an event while enjoying modern cuisine with traditional roots.
Discover Catalonia and add a touch of gastronomy and sport to your business trip! You can turn a company getaway into an unforgettable experience. Catalonia has it all!
