Looking for a memorable corporate retreat? Barcelona offers unique experiences, from unusual activities to cultural discoveries. Dive into a world where team building takes a new dimension, and where sunny beaches meet artistic excitement.
Participate in unusual team building activities
To make your corporate retreat unforgettable, we carefully select unique activities such as a sailing regatta. This friendly competition is an opportunity for all team members to sail off the coast of Barcelona, experience thrilling sensations, and strengthen their interpersonal relationships. The rule is simple: you embark in groups of six or seven, each team supervised by a skipper. To win, participants must rely on communication and teamwork.
The Ghost Walking Tour is among the most original corporate trip activities in Spain. For one night, discover the legends and mysteries haunting the streets of Barcelona. This colorful and welcoming city during the day will reveal its other side at sunset, especially around 9 PM. Your teams will roam the city’s medieval quarters for an intense evening, rich in suspense and emotions. Tales of ghosts, vanished princesses, enchanted convents, and witchcraft will punctuate the route.
Finally, to take your mind off meetings, schedule a festive outing on a catamaran. Music, drinks, barbecue… Everything on board is specially designed to immerse you in a convivial atmosphere conducive to relaxation. You will also have the opportunity to admire the spectacle offered by the setting sun over Barcelona.
- Enjoy the most beautiful beaches of the Catalan capital
Barcelona is not only famous for its delicious paellas and football team. If you want to have a refreshing corporate trip with your colleagues, you won’t be disappointed. In addition to its Mediterranean climate, the Catalan capital amazes with its golden sandy beaches stretching over more than four kilometers. To enjoy a few hours of swimming, you just have to access these must-see places on foot, by bike, or by shuttle. Here are the most beautiful beaches not to miss during your team retreat in Barcelona: - Barceloneta Beach, where you will find cafes and restaurants open late into the night. - Bogatell Beach, quieter than Barceloneta. You can go jogging there, or play beach volleyball or table tennis with your colleagues. - Mar Bella Beach, created for the 1992 Olympic Games. It houses areas dedicated to table tennis, basketball, and volleyball. You will find on site a lively beach hut that offers refreshing cocktails and delicious dishes. - Nova Icària Beach, the perfect place to enjoy the sun, lying comfortably on a deckchair and sipping a cool drink. - Sant Sebastià Beach, very lively in summer. If you plan to spend a whole day there, we will reserve one or more tables for your group in one of the trendy restaurants nearby. - Somorrostro Beach, the ideal place to explore Barcelona’s nightlife.
3. Corporate retreat in Barcelona: The must-try water activities
Barcelona is a prime destination for a sport-themed team building. Interested in competing against your colleagues for hours or experiencing 100% adrenaline? Seminaire.com has selected the best water activities for your corporate retreat in Barcelona.
- For scuba diving enthusiasts, exploring the depths of the Mediterranean is a must. The Barcelona coast indeed hosts extraordinary flora and fauna. Want to have your diving initiation during your next corporate trip to Spain? Don’t worry about your safety. You will be equipped with all the necessary gear and supervised by professional instructors.
- During your sports offsite in Barcelona, make sure to rent jet skis. Compete along the Catalan coasts and show your colleagues what you are capable of outside the office.
- If you’re not afraid of heights, fly over the Mediterranean Sea on a parasail. As the boat speeds up, you will experience unique sensations during the crossing. In addition, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Barcelona.
4. Visit the most impressive museums and monuments in Barcelona
The masterpieces of Antoni Gaudi are a must-visit during a corporate trip to Barcelona. This famous Spanish architect has designed countless monuments, the most known of which are:
- La Casa Batlló, a creation that immerses you in an underwater atmosphere. Combining stone, glass, and ceramic, its exuberant facade integrates columns with bone-like shapes, balconies resembling masks or algae. La Casa Batlló is topped with a roof covered in colorful scales.
- Parc Güell, an ode to nature. This place hosts Barcelona’s most beautiful garden. The famous multicolored salamander, the wavy bench of the terrace, and its renowned forest of pillars make Parc Güell a simply unique attraction.
- La Sagrada Familia. This unfinished basilica stands 172 meters tall and resembles a sandcastle erected in the heart of Barcelona. Its twelve bell towers, six towers, and colorful stained-glass windows will surely amaze you.
- The Chocolate Museum for those with a sweet tooth;
- The MNAC or National Art Museum of Catalonia;
- The Picasso Museum, which houses no less than 4,000 works by this talented artist.