This balance is key to the Catalan character and temperament. We like a job well done, organisation, efficiency and responsibility. But we never forget to enjoy what surrounds us — the fine climate, the landscapes, the people, the Mediterranean cuisine and our highly singular culture. Doing business isn’t at odds with leisure, and Catalonia is the ideal destination to prove it; there are exceptional locations surrounded by nature to be explored, large areas for meeting up and then going out for entertainment, activities combining teamwork and having fun... Enjoy el seny i la rauxa in the first person! The Costa Dorada, the bleisure combination that dazzles Did you know that one of the best amusement parks in Europe also hosts events? AtPortAventura Business & Events everything is possible: you can organise a meeting in the large conference centre with 24 rooms capable of hosting 6,000 people, stay at the resort, eat at any of the 30 restaurants and enjoy exclusive access to the two theme parks, with gala dinners and outdoor cocktails, team building activities, shows and so on. If you’re looking for an exclusive option beside the sea, on the Costa Daurada you’ll also find the Infinitum. This category-one resort organises events in a privileged setting with excellent views of the Mediterranean. A game of golf on one of its three championship courses, a tasting at a Tarragona winery or a sailing trip will complement any meeting or event to perfection. And if you want to introduce rest into your business trip, you can opt for the Termes Montbrió Hotel. It boasts a congress centre with space for up to 890 people and a spa which is ideal for combining any event or meeting with well-being and relaxation. Bleisure near Barcelona A few kilometres from the city of Barcelona you’ll find activities that are sure to attract your attention.La Roca Village, for example, is a large complex housing more than 130 boutiques with international luxury brands, where it’s possible to bring together the world of meetings and a shopping experience. The Roca Village Lounge, capable of seating 100 people, hosts receptions and private events, but you can also enjoy fashionable workshops, team building events and other incentive-based activities. The wide range of hotels around Barcelona where you can stay or meet is spectacular. Less than 30 minutes from the city there are first-class options such as theME Sitges Terramar and theMIM Sitges Boutique & Spa in Sitges, the Hotel Playafels and theGrand Hotel Rey Don Jaime in Baix Llobregat. The Costa Brava: meetings with a Mediterranean nature Can you imagine holding your event or meeting in a location as stunning as a castle declared a cultural asset of national interest? In Catalonia it’s possible. Peralada Castle offers a wide range of options and forms part of the Peralada Resort, where you can also find the Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf. This means that, after the event, you’ll be able to enjoy food and wine experiences, a golf course in a privileged setting, vinotherapy treatments and so on. The perfect balance between work and leisure! In Caldes de Malavella near Girona you can also go on a circuit as a team among the trees. It’s organised by the Hotel Camiral Golf & Wellness at its Forest Park, together with group golf lessons, wellness experiences and other teambuilding activities. If you prefer to enjoy the coves of the Costa Brava, we recommend the Zel Costa Brava, with meeting rooms for up to 300 people, sports facilities and even a cable car to reach one of the nearest coves. The Val d’Aran: work and pleasure in the Catalan Pyrenees There’s nothing better for decision-making at work than having a relaxed mind and a quiet environment for concentration. The Vall d’Aran is the ideal destination for achieving the above, as relaxation among the Pyrenean landscapes is almost guaranteed. The valley has several 4 and 5 star hotels with conference rooms equipped with the latest technologies, despite being surrounded by nature and tradition. In this location it’s possible to organise your meetings and then enjoy adventure sports such as rafting and heli-skiing, nature trips and many other experiences. It’s obvious that in Catalonia there’s no seny without rauxa, nor meetings without leisure!