Conference Destination Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees The perfect destination for generating the best ideas Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Contents I 03
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COSTA BRAVA AND GIRONA PYRENEES: MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO REMEMBER 04 INFOGRAPHIC 05 MAP 06 NETWORK OF CONFERENCE DESTINATIONS 08 8 UNBEATABLE DESTINATIONS FOR GENERATING THE BEST IDEAS 09
GIRONA 10 LLORET DE MAR 13 PLATJA D’ARO (CASTELL D’ARO - S’AGARÓ) 17 ROSES 19 TORROELLA DE MONTGRÍ - L’ESTARTIT 22 SANT FELIU DE GUÍXOLS 25 Legal deposit: GI 686-2016 Published by: Costa Brava Girona Convention Bureau OLOT 28 Desing: Minimilks PALAMÓS 31 Translation and proofreading: Kobalt Languages CULTURE | GASTRONOMY AND THE DO EMPORDÀ WINE ROUTE 46 Printed by: Gràfiques Trema NATURE AND ACTIVE TOURISM | GOLF 47 Photography: Òscar Vall, Joan Castro, Àlex Tremp, Maria Geli, Pilar Planagumà, Marc Torra, Pere Duran, Xevi Güell, Josep Homs, Montse Barniol, Pep Callís, Alba Danés, David Aparicio, Pep Butey, Santi Bosch, Francesc Tur. Photographs kindly provided by: PTCBG Image Archive, Girona City Council, Lloret de Mar City Council, Platja d’Aro City Council, Roses City Council Image Archive, Torroella de Montgrí City Council Image Archive, Sant Feliu de Guíxols City Council, GCCB Image Archive, PCG Image Archive, Lloret Tourist Office, The Project, Tots a taula, Running Costa Brava, Olot City Council Image Archive, Espai del Peix, Espai Ter, Palamós City Council, El Celler de Can Roca. 04 I Presentation I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees COSTA BRAVA AND GIRONA PYRENEES AN AUTHENTIC REGION, A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCES, WHERE YOUR IDEAS WILL FLOW
THE GIRONA HIGH SPEED TRAIN AVE REGION GIRONA AND FIGUERES STATIONS is home to both sea and mountains, all less than an hour away The Costa Brava and Girona 3 hr 24 min 5 hr 44 min
Pyrenees: meetings and conferences GIRONA BARCELONA to remember AIRPORT AIRPORT “We remember things that have an emotional impact” NATURAL NATURAL AND FOR CELEBRATING The Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees have everything The Costa Brava Girona Convention Bureau (CBGCB), SUSTAINABLE CONFERENCES you need to create experiences that bring people the Business Tourism Club of the Costa Brava PARKS together and have a high emotional impact. Girona Tourist Board, is the result of a collaboration VENUES AND EVENTS between Girona’s three Chambers of Commerce. The province of Girona is home to multipurpose The CBGCB is supported by and works together with conference centres, hotels, unique venues local convention offices and businesses, as well as and tourist companies that offer every service with over 130 of the region’s meeting and event imaginable for organising corporate events, EL tourism companies. conventions and scientific conferences. CELLER DE This guide presents the network of eight Girona Visitors to the province can also take advantage CAN ROCA towns that feature all the infrastructure and WIDE RANGE of the nearby Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees RESTAURANTS services required for hosting a range of events and THE WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANT OF UNIQUE (less than an hour’s journey away) where the sea conferences. This first edition includes: Girona, Lloret ACCORDING TO RESTAURANT MAGAZINE and mountains merge to provide exceptionally HISTORIC de Mar, Roses, Olot, Torroella de Montgrí, Sant Feliu stunning natural scenery. A region renowned for its 13 de Guíxols, Palamós and Castell-Platja d’Aro. VENUES: innovative and traditional cuisine and its historical MICHELIN castles, monasteries, and cultural heritage. In short, an entire range WINERIES gardens, country homes, of authentic experiences that provide excellent 17 STARS wineries, etc. incentives. D.O. EMPORDÀ WINE ROUTE
The CBGCB provides conference organisers the following services: OVER VACANCIES GOLF 1 Impartial and free advice on choosing the 5 Support in drawing up and presenting candi- COURSES best location for the conference, professional datures for holding conferences and events. 300,000 ACOMMODATION PITCH AND seminar or event. PUTT COURSES 6 Liaising with associated companies and with 2 Help with finding the perfect venue local bodies and institutions. for the event, along with complementary PGA LEGACY OF activities and other services 7 Distribution of sightseeing material among CATALUNYA delegates. CONVENTION RESORT SALVADOR 3 Organisation and help with inspection visits. VOTED THE EUROPEAN GOLF 8 Discounts and special rates on transport and COURSE OF THE YEAR 2015 4 Suggestions on organising social programmes other services. CENTRES BY IAGTO for conference delegates and their travel 16 DALÍ companions. 1.4 MILLION Ranks in EXCELLENT VISITS TO THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S BEST VALUE DALÍ OF THE WORLD TOP 20 TRIANGLE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR MONEY 06 I Map I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Map I 07
GIRONA PYRENEES
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OLOT 7 COSTA BRAVA Map Airports Ports Trains Girona Costa Brava Roses Barcelona - Girona: 38 minutes 5 Barcelona El Prat Palamós Barcelona - Figueres: 52 minutes TORROELLA DE MONTGRÍ Barcelona Madrid - Girona: 3 hours 30 minutes 1 GIRONA GIRONA PYRENEES Madrid - Figueres: 3 hours 44 minutes París - Girona: 5 hours GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT París - Figueres: 4 hours 46 minutes PALAMÓS PLATJA D’ARO 8 SANT FELIU 3 ROSES DE GUÍFIGUERESXOLS 6 4 Distance between cities/towns and airports and TGV/AVE stations LLORET DE MAR Mediterranean OLOT 7 2 Sea COSTA BRAVA Girona Costa Barcelona Girona (TAV-TGV Figueres (TAV- Brava Airport El Prat station) TGV station)
1 Girona 12 km 100 km 0 km 40 km 5 TORROELLA 2 Lloret de Mar 27 km 92 km 36 km 78 km DE MONTGRÍ GIRONA 1 3 Platja d’Aro 32 km 118 km 35 km 82 km FRANCE 4 Roses 70 km 169 km 60 km 20 km GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA Girona AIRPORT PALAMÓS 5 Torroella 45 km 140 km 30 km 35 km CATALONIA PLATJA D’ARO 8 Barcelona SANT FELIU 3 6 Sant Feliu de Guíxols 35 km 110 km 35 km 76 km DE GUÍXOLS 6 Mediterranean LLORET 7 Olot 65 km 137 km 48 km 39 km Sea DE MAR Mediterranean Sea 2 8 Palamós 44 km 129 km 48 km 62 km
1 2 FRANCE 3 4 5 6 7 8
Girona
CATALONIA Barcelona
Mediterranean Sea Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I 8 unbeatable destinations for generating the best ideas I 09
8 destinations guaranteed to generate the best ideas
16 Conference centres
15 Unique venues 25 Social programmes 31 Benefits for conference delegates Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Girona I 11
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
5 * 1 74 148
4 * 10 641 1229
3 * 4 234 441
2 * 5 361 730
1 * and others 29 338 584
TOTAL 49 1648 3,132
01 Girona A city of monuments, home to Europe’s best preserved Jewish Conference centres quarter. World-renowned cuisine. Exceptionally strategic Girona Conference Centre location, just 37 minutes from Barcelona and 30 minutes Hall name m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail from the Costa Brava. A full Sala Simfònica (Auditori) 1,088 1,236 - - - range of conference venues Sala Cambra (Auditori) 445 362 - - - and extensive experience with hosting conferences and Sala Petita (Auditori) 148 178 - - - meetings. Sala d’assaig 148 140 100 100 148 Sala de Premsa 78 60 45 - 78
Sala 1 89 90 70 60 90
Sales de 2 a 11 42 36 27 30 40 +34 872 080 709 Sala d’exposicions 450 418 250 450 500 [email protected] Terrassa 402 - - 300 400 www.gironacongressos.org Vestíbul-Foyer 1,005 - - 570 800 12 I Girona I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Girona I 13
Fira de Girona
Hall name m2 Theatre Unique venues
Nivell I 5,121 - Name of unique venue m2 Theatre Banquet Cocktail Nivell II 2,690 -
Sala d’actes 265 200 Casa Masó - - 12 25
Saló de descans del Teatre Municipal 196 150 150 180
Museu del Cinema 75 60 40 70 La Merce Cultural Centre Pati Museu d’Història dels Jueus 300 100 70 150 Hall name m2 Theatre Banquet Cocktail
Auditori 300 252 250 290 Monastery of St. Pere de Galligants Sala de Conferències 150 75 - 150 m2 Theatre Banquet Classroom Cocktail Sala polivalent 191 200 - -
Claustre 400 - - 200 Nau 702 120 - 100 200 Transsepte 90 75 50 80 100
Claustre 200 100 25 - 100
Sala Polivalent 54 50 35 - 70 14 I Girona I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees
Activities 1 3 Benefits for Girona iPad Quest Girona Cooking Experience conference This is a tour/competition that takes participants Discover Catalan cuisine first-hand. Girona Show delegates around the city of Girona with the help of iPads. The Cooking is a space designed to offer a full range goal is to reach the maximum number of points by of activities related to the region’s cuisine, from it’s 35% discount on TAV and MD train passing the tests that challenge participants as they traditional “pa amb tomàquet” (bread with tomato) tickets visit sites in the city’s Barri Vell (Old Quarter). to a more sophisticated Michelin star event. A pro- 50% discount on tickets fessional chef is on hand to demonstrate the best to all Girona museums techniques in Catalan cuisine and each participant will have the opportunity to learn how to cook 10% to 20% discount at (and eat!) a number of different dishes. This is a ’Eix Comercial stores mouth-watering workshop that focuses on Girona’s in Girona culinary culture. Guided inspection and management visits of the city and its unique venues Wi-Fi in the Conference Centre Sightseeing material for attendees
2 Running through the Barri Vell (Old Quarter) Leading Guided running activity through Girona’s Barri Vell (Old Quarter). This activity is the perfect way for conferences participants to discover the true essence of this centuries-old region and its food, history and nature. and events Runners will take a route that winds through the IX International ICA Cultural Archives city’s Barri Vell (Old Quarter) as well as the surround- and Industries Conference (2014) ing roads and mountains, led by an experienced XIII Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia guide who is on hand to help particpants with Section of the SEC Conference (2014) anything they need. VI Espondilartritis - SER Symposium (2015) XXXV ANAPORC Conference (2015) Girona Gastronomic Forum (2009-2015) Impulsa Forum (2009-2016) Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Lloret de Mar I 17
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
5 * 4 460 920
4 * 7 1,560 3,120
TOTAL 11 2,020 4,040
Conference Centres 02 Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar is a Conference Centres cosmopolitan and innovative city with traditions and a Costa Brava Conference Centre cultural identity that have 2 remained unchanged despite Hall name m Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail the passage of time. Auditori 980 1,000 750 850 1,200 Terrassa 715 840 630 510 800
Sala privada 120 60 40 60 80
+34 972 365 788 [email protected] www.lloretcb.org 18 I Lloret de Mar I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Lloret de Mar I 19
Lloret Theatre Montmeló 76 - 60 30 65
Hall name m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail Auditorium 605 770 770 370 700
Sala gran 370 370 180 300 Atrium 100 110 40 70 90
Sala 1 120 110 50 60 100 Àgora 100 110 40 70 90
Sala 2 62 55 30 30 60 Coliseum 140 130 56 100 115
Sala 3 63 55 30 30 60 Fòrum 140 130 56 100 115 Mícrum 45 40 16 30 45
Mínum 80 75 30 60 80 Olympic Conference Centre Tropical (ext.) 4,000 - - 1,000 1,500
Hall name m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail
Imperial Park 448 500 200 250 500
Imperial Suites 833 805 600 430 805 Unique venues
Saló Royal 202 200 150 130 200 Santa Clotilde Gardens
Saló Palace 228 230 150 170 230 Theatre Banquet Cocktail Saló Majestic 184 185 150 130 185 200 80 250 Pèrgola 529 510 210 260 510
Còrsega 35.4 - - - - Chapel of Santa Cristina Costa Brava 36.75 - - - - Theatre Banquet Cocktail Montecarlo 76 - 60 30 65
Mònaco 76 - 60 30 65 300 200 400 20 I Lloret de Mar I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Lloret de Mar I 21
Activities
1 Costa Brava Clàssic This activity combines culture and nature on a walk Parts of the MOLL (Open Museum of Lloret), inclu- along the Costa Brava coast. ding the Maritime Museum, the Sant Joan Castle and Benefits for The adventure begins in the Santa Clotilde Gardens, Santa Clotilde Gardens, can be visited on the tour. followed by a boat trip along the rocky coastline conference and cliffs that plunge into the sea in Lloret de Mar, and ends with a lunch or dinner (optional) on one of 3 delegates Lloret de Mar’s five main beaches. The Colonial past of Lloret de Mar Guided tour of Santa Clotilde Gardens or the Maritime Museum “The year 1914 is the year in which Constantí 2 Ribalaigua arrived in Cuba. Born in Lloret de Mar, his Merchandising for the conference room wanderlust drove him to emigrate to America like so Information on Lloret de Mar for each Discover the region’s cultural heritage many other Lloret locals. Many returned as rich “In- participant (map and cultural heritage on a Nordic walk along the Camí de dians”, or colonists, others saw their dreams dashed guide) Ronda (coastal path) in the Caribbean and others, including Constantí, stayed in Cuba, forever capture by the sweetness of Welcome and institutional Combine a healthy cardiovascular activity with dis- the Caribbean, where he made history and shared representation by local authorities covering Lloret de Mar’s unique forests and trails, a great friendship with Ernest Hemingway”. We in- particularly the Camí de Ronda that runs along troduce conference delegates to our town’s colonial over 11 km of the town’s coastline. past through the daiquiri and the craft of one of our Participants can choose how far, how long, and most renowned mixologists. where they want to walk, making the activity suita- This workshop is the perfect mix of culture, history ble for all ages and conditions. The activity begins and fun and can be held at any of our unique venu- with a short explanation on Nordic walking techni- es, overlooking the sea, at the conference centre or ques and delegates are fitted out with everything Leading hotel or wherever the event organiser has in mind. they need to take on the challenge. conferences and events
International Travel Blogger Conference (TBEX) (2015) Scientific Seminars for Health Professionals (2013 and 2015) Catalan Society of Angiology and Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery Conference (2012) XVIII Catalan Emergency Service National Conference (2011) Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Platja d’Aro I 23
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
5 * 2 123 254
4 * 7 797 1,594
3 * 12 950 1,900
2 * and 1* 5 386 772
TOTAL 26 2,256 4,520
03 Platja d’Aro (Castell d’Aro - S’Agaró) An unbeatable location on the coast and near the region’s major roads and transport -not to mention its wealth of shops, recreational options and tourism services– makes Castell-Platja d'Aro an outstanding destination for conferences and conventions.
+34 972 817 179 [email protected] www.platjadaro.com 24 I Platja d’Aro I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees
Conference centres Platja d'Aro Sports and Conference Centre
Hall name m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail
Central 1,200 1,200 500 600 1,000
A 160 600 150 200 300
B 160 600 150 200 300
C 160 600 150 200 300
1 40 200 100 60 100
2 40 200 100 60 100 Benefits for conference delegates Guided tours are free of charge
Leading conferences and events
Civil Protection Volunteer Day (2015) “Sardanes de Punts Lliures” Classification Championship (2013) Autism Spectrum Disorders Activities Educational Experience Exchange (2013) 1 2 Dance Festival. International Ballroom Dancing Championship (annually Guided tour of the Camí de Ronda Guided tour of the Camí de Ronda since 1999) (coastal path) in S'Agaró (coastal path) and the Roman villa of Enjoy a guided tour that gives participants the Pla de Palol in Platja d’Aro chance to learn about the beginnings, history and Participants will discover the beaches of Platja d’Aro films shot along the Costa Brava’s only developed along this wild coastal path that leads to the ruins Camí de Ronda, declared a Cultural Heritage Site. of a Roman village. The perfect oppotunity to delve into the region’s ancient history. Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Roses I 27
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
5 * 1 29 58
4 * 5 586 1,172
3 * 15 1,904 3,808
2 * 7 304 608
1 * and others 18 662 1,324
TOTAL 46 3,485 6,970
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Roses Roses, nestled between Conference centres coves and the Cap de Creus and Aiguamolls Natural Roses Conference Centre – Municipal Theatre Parks, is the perfect city for soaking up the essence of the Hall name m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail Mediterranean. Auditori 383 404 250 300 400
Sala Principal 168 200 100 100 200
Sala de Miralls 114 150 75 100 150
Sala de Vitralls 85 40 20 40
Sala Superior 98 150 100 100 150
+34 972 257 331 Sala Taller 57 70 35 [email protected] www.visit.roses.cat 28 I Roses I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Roses I 29
Activities 1 Visit the Wine Family Museum Benefits for The Coll de Roses Wine Family Museum, housed in the former Celler del Mas, offers visitors an experien- conference ce for all five senses. The museum’s sights, lights and sounds will envelop visitors in the world of wine, pro- delegates viding a series of experiences in this former winery that make for an unforgettable visit. Visitors can top 35% discount on TAV and MD train off their time at the museum with a tasting of local tickets Celler Espelt wines. The activity can also include a Sightseeing material for attendees visit to the vineyards and a traditional “wine-grower’s Unique venues breakfast” in the heart of the vineyards, where visitors Guided inspection and can sample local products. management visits of the different La Ciutadella Cultural Space venues
Name of unique venue m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail 2
Pati d’Armes 6,000 3,000 3,000 2,000 4,000 Sailboat tour Església de Santa Maria 200 150 150 100 150 Take a tour of the spectacular beaches of Cap de Creus Natural Park aboard a sailboat; stops can be Arsenal 150 100 100 60 100 made for swimming and snorkelling. Participants can also enjoy an on-board meal. Leading Esplanada del pou 1,500 600 500 400 800 conferences Trinitat Castle 3 and events Name of unique venue m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail Digital Entertainment Festival (2014) Visit the fishing port of Roses Terrassa principal 200 150 150 100 150 and its fish auction XVIII Catalan Society of Urology Symposium (2012) This visit to the fishing port of Roses provides visitors Meeting of the French Federation of with the opportunity to watch the fishing boats University Sport (2010) come into port and learn about local fishing meth- ods, access to the fish auction, etc. Torroella de Montgrí Costa Brava Pirineu de Girona cconferences Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Torroella de Montgrí – L’Estartit I 31
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
4 * 3 68 117
3 * 5 398 726
2 * 8 323 670
1 * and others 5 80 162
TOTAL 20 869 1,675
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Torroella de Montgrí Conference Centres – L’Estartit Espai Ter Theatre and Auditorium - Conference and Event Space Torroella de Montgrí and L’Estartit represent the essence Hall name Height m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail of Empordà, an essence which Hall/ Vestíbul 7.8 300 400 400 200 500 is concentrated in Espai Ter, a Sala gran 9.10 700 480 480 500 1500 unique venue that guarantees the success of any event. Sala petita 4.65 157 150 150 100 150 Camerino gran 1 2.60 35 15 15 15 15
Camerino gran 2 2.60 35 15 15 15 15
Camerino petit (x4) 2.60 17 5 5 5 5 +34 972 755 003 Foyer 2.65 42 30 30 30 30 [email protected] www.espaiter.cat Terrassa 40 30 30 30 30 32 I Torroella de Montgrí – L’Estartit I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees
Unique venues Mediterranean Museum
Name of unique venue m2 Theatre Cocktail
Auditori 150 100 -
Aula 120 100 -
Pati 800 300 800
Benefits for conference delegates
Free guided tours of the town's tourist attractions Free admission to the Mediterranean Museum Mediterranean Museum Sightseeing material for attendees The Mediterranean Museum, the only one of its kind in the entire Mediterranean region, gives visitors the chance to learn about the cultural landscape that has given its name to an entire culture and a lifestyle.
Activities Leading 1 Mediterranean Museum conferences A visit to the Mediterranean Museum is an opportunity to interactively experience everything the region has to offer: savour its aromas and sounds and step into the history of the quintessentially Medi- and events terranean Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter. Meeting of the Empordà and North 2 Torroella de Montgrí, a thousand years of history Catalonia Supporters Clubs (2015) This walking tour traces the thousand-year history of this singular town. Visit palaces and unique G! Awards (2013) buildings like the Mediterranean Museum and the fifteenth-century Can Quintana; Solterra Palace, headquarters of the Fundació Vila Casas; Mirador Palace, and colonial-style homes like Casa Galibern, headquarters of the Fundació Mascort.
3 Discover the Medes Islands Take a boat ride from the port of L’Estartit to the Medes Islands, a unique set of islands off the Catalan coast known for its biodiversity and rich underwater life. Glass-bottom boats provide panoramic views of the island’s diverse marine life. Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Sant Feliu de Guíxols I 35
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
4 * 4 463 914
3 * 5 241 462
2 * 2 79 155
1 * and others 10 164 328
TOTAL 21 947 1,859
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Sant Feliu de Guíxols Sant Feliu de Guíxols is an unparalleled meeting and Conference centres conference detination hugged Conference space at the Sant Feliu de Guíxols Monastery by cliffs, dotted with small coves and home to spectacular natural Hall name m2 Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail spaces like the Gavarres moutains and the Ardenya massif. Abat Panyelles 130 90 60 Abat Sunyer 50 50 60
Hort del Rector 609 200 300
+34 972 820 051 [email protected] www.visitguixols.com 36 I Sant Feliu de Guíxols I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Sant Feliu de Guíxols I 37
Narcís Masferrer Municipal Theatre and Auditorium
m2 Theatre Activities 334 386 1 Medievalia: music and spirituality at the Sant Feliu de Guíxols Monastery Benefits for A music-oriented visit to the Sant Feliu de Guíxols conference Benedictine monastery, with explanations that not only cover the monastery and its monks but “take” delegates to the street to meet up with the typical life of the medieval world in this area of Empordà. The music of Free admission to the city’s Museum of duo Pedro Burruezo and Maia Kanaan Burruezo brings History medieval, Moorish, and Sephardic sounds to life... Guided tour of the monastery + glass The visit ends with a glass of champagne in the Hort of champagne in the Hort del Rector del Rector garden paired with two musical pieces. garden Unique venues Welcome by local authorities (if required) Els Safareigs del Puig 2 Sant Feliu de Guíxols sightseeing material for each participant Name of unique venue Theatre Cocktail A day in the life of a monastery Discounts at restaurants and businesses Sala 40 40 This is a theatrical visit to the Sant Feliu de Guíxols offering complementary activities + museums (according to partnerships) Els Safareigs 80 80 Benedictine monastery, where participants will don a cape and tour the inside of the monastery as nov- Gift: notebook + pen + bag Sala Petita 10 10 ice monks. A guide will explain the schedule, work (merchandising distributed in the and facilities that will now form your daily routine. meeting room) The tour includes a visit to the interior of the mon- astery’s Romanesque towers, the church, museum exhibitions, etc.
3 Leading Monastic dinner or wine tasting conferences Traditional monastery recipes are the basis of the menu for this dinner or tasting, held in El Ginjoler and events restaurant in the monastery’s former refectory. VI Summer Course of the Martí Casals Chair “Sport: healthy or risky?” (2014) 4 Espai Carmen Thyssen VI Association of Catalonia Education espaicarmenthyssen.com Inspectors Conference (2013) Cytology Conference (2012) 5 Porta Ferrada Festival X History of Catalonia Medicine festivalportaferrada.cat Conference (2010) 6 Culinary campaigns visitguixols.com Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Olot I 39
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
4 * 1 32 68
3 * 4 72 177
2* 1 26 52
1 * and others 3 67 122
TOTAL 9 197 419
Conference centres Sala El Torín Casal Marià
m2 Theatre Classroom Cocktail Theatre
500 300 300 729 150 07 Pavelló Firal Fundació d’Estudis Superiors m2 Theatre Classroom Hall name Theatre Classroom
3,000 300 200 Sala 1 60
Sala 2 40
Olot Sala 3 40 Olot is home to a host of one- of-a-kind venues, a town where you can celebrate meetings, conferences and product launches in the crater of an urban volcano, surrounded by volcanic rocks and overlooking the Pyrenees.
+34 972 260 152 [email protected] www.reunionsentrevolcans.cat 40 I Olot I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees
Unique venues
Can Trincheria
m2 Teatre Còctel
64 50 30
Carme Cloister m2 Theatre Banquet Cocktail Benefits for 785 300 250 400 conference Hospice Courtyard delegates Theatre Banquet Cocktail Welcome cocktail 200 200 280 Free guided tour of some of region’s most iconic sights Municipal Theatre Discounts or free entry to Olot museums Theatre Free municipal spaces (check which 286 ones) Sightseeing material for all conference participants
Activities 1 2 Volcano Challenge Guided tours on foot, by bike or 4x4 Leading This balloon ride is an adventure that combines Guided tours of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural teamwork, decision-making and excitement with Park and surroundings on foot, by bike or 4x4. conferences the thrill of flying over the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone and events Natural Park. Teams will have to face several tests in order to beat the challenge. País Gegant Conference (2014) APEVC Conference (2013) 3 INNOVACC Annual Meeting (2013) EUROPARC Conference (2011) Coaching Organise training experiences designed to develop skills and improve attitudes: · Team motivation seminar. · Life coach for managers, department heads, etc. Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Palamós I 43
Hotel capacity
Category Number of establishments Number of rooms Guest capacity
5 * 1 14 31
3 * 5 339 690
2 * 3 68 150
1 * and others 1 10 24
TOTAL 10 431 895
08 Palamós Palamós is a place born of the sea. The Mediterranean has Conference centres written the town’s history, Carme Chapel given it meaning, driven its The church, built between 1768 and 1771 by master traditional trades and shaped builder Miquel Basart, is a single nave. It has two its cuisine, features that are side chapels and a rectangular apse and was home apparent at any business to the image of the Mare de Déu del Carme, owned by Father Miquel Costa. Bombing during the Civil meeting celebrated in this War demolished the hospital but left the chapel destination. intact. The chapel became town property in 1999. Renovation of the chapel began in 2008 and today serves as the headquarters of the Ezequiel Torroella Art Space and Local Heritage Interpretation Centre. It can seat seventy people and a stage is available. +34 972 601 244 [email protected] www.museudelapesca.org m2 Theatre
100 70 44 I Palamós I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees
Unique venues Sant Esteve de la Fosca Castle
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100 246 Free entrance to the Fishing Museum Special guided tours of the Fishing Museum (outside normal opening hours) Tours of the Sant Esteve de Mar Castle Activities 1 2 Seafood show-cooking at the Espai del Guided tour of the fish auction Peix This is a thirty-minute guided tour of the live fish Chefs will help participants prepare different tradi- auction. From a reserved space participants can tional seafood dishes and learn about different fish watch the fish wholesalers and retailers make their Leading species, how to handle them, traditional products daily purchases. Together with the guide’s expla- and recipes and their characteristic tastes. nation about what happens at the auction, the visit conferences also features a four-minute video in four languages that explains the entire process. and events Christmas Race (annual) XXII Catalonia Hospitals Surgery Conference (2014) Costa Brava Cruise Symposium (2015) 46 I Culture | Gastronomy and the DO Empordà Wine Route I Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Conferences in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees I Nature and active tourism | Golf I 47
Culture Gastronomy and the DO Nature and active tourism Golf Culture in the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Empordà Wine Route The Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees boast a unique Golf enthusiasts will find no better place than the Costa Brava to play means going back to the origins of civilization. blend of geographic features that makes it possible their favourite sport. The province of Girona is home to world-renowned Visitors can discover, from oldest to most recent, the to enjoy a full range of activities –by land, sea and cuisine, one of the region’s main attractions. Plan your In an hour visitors can drive from the intense blue of the Mediterra- megalithic monuments on the Albera and Gavarres air– that make the perfect addition to any business event at a venue surrounded by outstanding natural nean to practice their swing on greens sheltered by the peaks of the massifs, prehistoric caves in Serinyà, Iberian, Greek meeting or incentive trip. beauty, undoubtedly one of the main ingredients that Pyrenees. and Roman villages that border sea, particularly make business meetings here a guaranteed success. The possibilities are limitless. Guided Segway, horse Empúries, as well as examples of Romanesque, The Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees is home to 13 golf courses and The region’s extensive culinary tradition, known for riding, quad, bike, walking and snowshoeing tours Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau influence that can 11 pitch and putt courses. its excellent seafood and local products, has been are available for all levels and offer participants the still be seen across the region today. The Medieval shaped by the landscape and an exceptional climate. opportunity to discover the region’s exceptional Five golf courses at three clubs –PGA Catalunya Resort, Empordà Golf period left an impressive mark on the region, where beauty first-hand. Guided kayak or sailboat tours, Resort and Golf Platja de Pals– are ranked among Europe’s top 50 an air of ancient history can still be felt in towns like Today, Girona cuisine is synonymous with creativity. employee activities at the beach and exclusive courses, according to the British Top 100 Golf Courses ranking. The Sant Pere de Rodes and Ripoll. Just as Dalí amazed the world with his surrealist lunches at one of the Costa Brava’s many hidden region also managed to further secure its spot in the upper echelons work, Ferran Adrià, another local genius, has amazed In recent years, the unique approach of artists like coves are also on the menu. Take an airplane ride for of the sport after the PGA Catalunya Resort was named Europe’s Top the world with his culinary creations. Adrià’s famous Salvador Dalí have introduced a new way to look a bird’s-eye view of the region or soar over unique Golf Resort 2016. El Bulli restaurant in Cap de Creus was one of the at our cultural and natural environment, a vision natural areas in a hot air balloon while tasting local world’s most important centres of avant-garde cui- reflected in unparalleled artistic creations. In total, products…and more adventurous participants can sine for years. this land of culture and tradition is home to over 55 even experience the thrill of skydiving. museums and 550 monuments. However, the quantum leap and creative advance- The region’s extensive range of activities also ment of Girona cuisine was driven by other world-re- includes a stay at one of its many spas, golf, cooking nowned names as well, like El Celler de Can Roca classes with local product tastings, tours of DO Restaurant, voted World’s Best Restaurant by the Empordà wineries, markets, museums, botanical gar- prestigious British magazine Restaurant. Not to men- dens, castles, monasteries and much more. tion the DO Empordà Wine Route, which includes 25 wineries where visitors can discover the secrets to our The possibilities are endless and we’re always on region’s wines. hand to help you design the perfect, original and unforgettable activity to promote team spirit or to reward your employees for a job well done. CONFERENCES IN THE COSTA BRAVA AND GIRONA PYRENEES THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR GENERATING THE BEST IDEAS
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