Spain Awaits

 

Let's have some fun! Test how well you know Spain and discover why this destination full of world wonders is perfect for your next event.

 

 

Spain is a magical place where avant-garde thinking thrives alongside centuries-old tradition.

We have endless monuments and museums of renowned international prestige, and you are guaranteed cultural attractions everywhere you go.

In Andalusia, surprise your guests with a nighttime visit to the Alhambra in Granada or experience the magic of a Flamenco show in a tablao in Seville.

Visit the historical medieval town centre of cities like Santiago de Compostela, Valencia and Cáceres as part of a gymkhana (team building competition by car) through iconic streets and buildings.

Spain is the only place where you can see the best opera, theatre and ballet or visit galleries like the Prado Museum in Madrid and enjoy the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres.

 

 

Which bucket list adventure can your group experience in Spain?

 

Whether its underground, underwater or soaring high above the beautiful countryside, Spain is a paradise for outdoor adventures that can be incorporated into your incentive program!

An adventure in Spain wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of our iconic caves. The Cave of Altamira, located just outside the village of Santillana del Mar in northern Spain and regarded as the Sistine Chapel of cave art, features Paleolithic paintings dating from 35,000 to 11,000 BC.

If your group is visiting the Canary Islands, don't miss Museo Atlántico on the Island of Lanzarote, Europe's first underwater art museum. Nearby, Jameos del Agua is the transformation of the Corona Volcano into an art, culture and tourism centre, including a private event space featuring two interior waterfalls.

From a hot-air balloon, your participants will enjoy an incredible bird's-eye view of some of Spain's World Heritage sites such as Segovia's aqueduct, Ávila's city walls, the historic cities of Toledo and Salamanca and the route of Camino de Santiago.

 

Other group activities include golfing on some of the best courses in Europe, like Valderrama in Cadiz and the PGA Catalonia Golf, snorkelling in Cabo de Palos, a coastline interspersed with peaceful coves and crystal-clear waters, or enjoying the unique combination of snow and beach available in Granada.

 

 

How many international airports does Spain have?

 

Your international guests will have no problem flying into Spain, with 30 international airports to welcome your attendees from around the world!

 

Spain also has an extensive motorway system and high-speed trains, making all Spanish destinations fully interconnected. You can easily combine different cities and towns in your incentive programs.

 

 

What kind of environments will your group experience in Spain?

 

Spain is a haven for protected, natural spaces with the world's highest number of biosphere reserves (52), and 16 national parks. The country's 48 UNESCO World Heritage sites range from prehistoric cave art to historic buildings.

 

The Tourist Office of Spain is dedicated to responsible and sustainable tourism, and will gladly connect you with the businesses and services that share this ethos and will assist you in creating a sustainable event.

 

 

Which Spanish hotel chain allows you to sleep in the most castles?

 

Spain is an incentive planner’s dream! Once-in-a-lifetime experiences are available in every destination, creating unforgettable experiences for your group.

Spain offers a vast selection of 4- and 5-star accommodations, including the Parador Network—over 90 hotels situated in refurbished castles, medieval monasteries and royal palaces.

On Mallorca's east coast, the Porto Cristo area is where you'll find the famous Caves of Drach and Lake Martel, one of the world's largest underground lakes and a popular venue for classical music concerts thanks to exceptional acoustics within the caves (Part of the Balearic Islands).

Game of Thrones fans will immediately recognize San Juan de Gaztelugatxe—an islet featuring a 241-step staircase—as Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of the House of Targaryen (Basque Country).

 

 

Which Spanish dish is traditionally made with rice, saffron, and seafood?

 

Spain is also known for its fine wines, olive oils, Iberian ham and Mediterranean diet as well as signature dishes such as Valencian paella, Madrid's cocido (stew) and tapas/pintxos—the delightfully creative appetizers offered in bars, restaurants and gourmet markets. In fact, Spain boasts more than 200 Michelin-starred restaurants!

There are many ways incentive groups can experience Spain’s superb gastronomy. Try a personalized workshop with a renowned local chef, learn culinary secrets and prepare some signature Spanish dishes.

Or take your group on a culinary tour. Visit a historic market like the San Miguel Market (Madrid), the Bretxa (San Sebastián) or La Boquería (Barcelona). Embark on a wine-tasting journey through La Rioja with winemaking tips from a master vintner, or experience virgin olive oil tasting in a rural farmhouse in Andalusia.

 

 

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