An Insider’s Guide to

Girona

LUXURY INCENTIVES

When it comes to incentives, Girona offers a truly unique opportunity to experience a new side to Spain, out in the rolling countryside of Costa Brava. With its very own airport just 12.5km southwest of the city and the option to fly from Barcelona (just 1 hour’s drive or a short 40 minute train journey), it’s well connected and a convenient base for a cultural tour through Catalunya.

The sheer beauty and scope of the area provides a rich playground for activities - you can expect mountains, coastline and a magnificent authenticity to its cities, towns and villages. Not to mention the wealth of Catalan culture right at your footsteps from mouth-watering local delicacies to captivating cultural festivals. Ideal for event planners looking to create memorable luxury incentives, it’s the perfect hidden gem up in the Northern countryside!

If you're a senior luxury incentive event and travel professional, apply now to attend our next event. We'll be bringing over 100 brands together over three days at the luxurious Camiral Golf & Wellness from 17-20 March 2024.

PLANNING YOUR EVENT

    • Pa amb tomàquet:

    • The red prawns from Palamós / Roses / Blanes

    • Anchovies from l'Escala

    • Rice from Pals

  • The Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees offer a wide variety of exclusive unique venues for organising business events in iconic settings like castles, monasteries, gardens, farms, wineries, beaches and museums. Some less obvious but equally beautiful settings are:

    Jardins de Santa Clotilde: terraced gardens overlooking the beaches of Lloret de Mar. Discover the garden's fascinating romantic history!

    Peralada Castle: With its origins going back to the Middle Ages, the grandeur of the Perelada Castle makes it one of the most emblematic landmarks of the Empordà. It is a five-star hotel with a winery and lovely event space.

    Dalí Theatre Museum: An iconic glass dome and giant eggs crown the building, hinting at artist Salvador Dali's eye for the surreal. Perfect for a statement event.

  • Make your event truly memorable by incorporating local culture into your plans. For a truly Catalan experience, celebrate culture and tradition with these events to add to your diary.

    Sant Jordi Day: 23rd April a celebration of Catalan culture marked by the exchange of roses and books.

    Els Castellers: This is a traditional Catalan human tower competition. It is a fascinating and unique spectacle that is sure to impress your guests.

    Temps de Flors (Girona Flower Festival): Held in May, Girona transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of vibrant floral displays adorning the city's streets, balconies, and courtyards.

  • Catalonia is committed to promoting green-themed practices with an environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive and universally accessible tourism model. The Catalunya and Costa Brava Girona convention bureaux include eco-friendly options in their MICE proposals, featuring travel and supply options alongside tours with a sustainability theme.

    Just some of these options include: Eco-diversity Tours, Eco-snorkelling, eco-orienteering, restoration projects and much more. Click here to find out more

“Girona has so many wonderful venues, from castles and monasteries perching on cliffs to avant-garde offerings and world-famous Michelin chefs. However, if I have to select one, it would be La Vaqueria. The combination of beautiful countryside, sweeping views, birdsong, simple design and lovely backstory provide for an incredible experience. Enjoy quaint food trucks with regional delicacies, local organic dishes and local wines at large rustic tables...”

toby, co-owner, factor 3 events

immersive EXPERIENCES

    • Participate in cooking workshops with local fisherman at one of Catalonia’s principal fishing ports

    • Enjoy wine tasting & wine making at one of the many award-winning vineyards

    • Learn to make Lobster Rice on Costa Brava’s beckoning beachside

    • Attend one of the organic cookery classes at Finca Bell-lloc for an incentive around sustainability.

    • Head on a swords & Sweets Game of Thrones Gastronomy Tour.

    • Test your limits with a morning of Coasterring and via ferrata over the Mediterranean Coast

    • Head on a mountain bike experience and ride through the rice fields of Pals, along the Ter river and the tracks through the medieval villages of Pals, Peratallada, Torrent and Fontclara

    • Discover Catalonia’s finest scenery from exhilarating elevations over the countryside to captivating sea views with a hot air balloon experience over the bay of Pals.

    • Take to the crystal-clear waters of the Costa Brava for a Sailing regatta out on the dazzling Mediterranean.

    • Enjoy a day of Golf at Spain’s No.1 Golf Resort - Hotel Camiral Golf & Wellness

    • Set sail on a luxury Catamaran trip and revel in the intense blue of the Mediterranean sea as you take a dip in the sea, drop into chic harbours and live a millionaire's lifestyle for a day!

    • Organise your very own speedboat rally and indulge in some light-hearted team competition

    • Embark on a tuna tour and experience new sensations as you witness the hundreds of wild specimens that roam the Costa Brava

    • Enjoy a morning snorkelling & diving under the surface of the Medes islands and see the coral reefs, starfish and vibrant shoals that frequent the shores.

    • Toast to success with an elegant sunset champagne cruise, perfect for a finale night out on the coast.

experience it first hand

“We believe that the best way to experience Catalonia as a meetings and events destination is to show it firsthand," says Ignasi Cabas, Head of Costa Brava Convention Bureau. Visit Catalonia's most iconic venues, meet with leading suppliers and event professionals, and experience some of the most unique cultural and MICE offerings as inVOYAGE get ready to host you for 3 exceptional days in Girona. Plus, we’re giving you the chance to extend your stay in the Costa Brava as our local partners have designed a selection of experiences to educate you further in one of our culturally immersive familiarisation programmes. 

Discover what makes Catalonia a truly special destination for meetings and events and apply now.

choose your familiarisation experience:

wine & art

    • Visit Cap de Creus Natural Park

    • Get to know the fishing village of Cadaqués

    • Delve into the Surrealism world of Salvador Dalí

    • Discover La Vinyeta local winery

    • 5* Peralada Resort

    • 5* Casa Anamaria hotel

local traditions

    • Experience the Costa Brava through your senses

    • Discover the fishing auction in Palamós

    • Wine tasting and lunch at Mas Geli winery

    • Practise your creative side with a pottery workshop

    • 5* Hotel Cala del Pi

    • 5* Hotel Santa Marta

With thanks to Ignasi Cabas, Head of Costa Brava Girona Convention Bureau, Toby Kenyon co-owner Factor3 Events and Deborah Chicote, Catalunya Convention Bureau.