Spain: The Top Destination for Company Seminars

Updated on 23-01-2024 | Venue guides and suggestions

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Spain is a popular seminar destination for French companies. Indeed, many companies choose this border destination, throughout the country. This country in the Iberian Peninsula is renowned for its ideal setting and its warm inhabitants, guaranteeing a positive seminar experience for your employees. Even though Spain is relatively close to France and the South West, a change of scenery can be easily achieved. Thus, it has become common for French companies to organize their seminar in Spain.

Choosing the Sun of Spain for your corporate seminar

Whether you organize your seminar in summer or winter, it is relatively warmer in Spain than in France. Indeed, depending on the destination chosen, even in the middle of January it is unnecessary to take a big coat in your suitcase. However, depending on the city chosen for your seminar, it is also possible that it is still quite cold, so it is best to inquire beforehand about the differences in temperatures of the cities in Spain in order to best organize your professional event. Indeed, whether you go to the Canary Islands, Madrid or San Sebastian, the climate will be very different and therefore your event too.

The sun of Spain is one of the factors for which a large number of French companies choose this country as a destination for their seminar, thanks to its difference with the gray weather of some cities like Paris. For an idea, the sunniest city in Europe is Alicante, on the Costa Blanca in Spain with approximately more than 349 hours of sunshine per month. In this ranking of 15 cities, there are only 2 cities in the South of France: Nice & Marseille against 10 located on the entire Mediterranean coast of Spain.

Thus, if your company is based in a region where the sun is not necessarily very present, by organizing your seminar in Spain you can allow your employees to stock up on vitamin D, and above all offer them a real break from the usual routine. Spain is in this perspective a relevant destination for a residential incentive seminar, being in an incredible setting.


A seminar with simplified accessibility

All major Spanish cities have at least one airport connecting them to a French city or more by direct flights. Of course, some destinations are more easily and frequently served than others.

For example, Paris is connected via a direct flight to most seminar destinations in Spain, which makes this country very easily accessible for companies whose premises are located in Ile de France. Nationally, as long as you can access an airport with international flights, it will be very easy to get to Spain, with a maximum of one stopover in some cases.

Another advantage is that Spanish airports are mostly located very close to the cities, with a transport network easily bookable via your host establishment or directly by transport agencies for professional groups.

However, the plane is not the only mode of transport you can use to organize a seminar in Spain. For some time now, Renfe and SNCF have created a train route offer connecting Paris, Lyon and Marseille to Madrid and Barcelona. However, the journey is longer (6h29 for Paris Barcelona, 10h for Paris Madrid) so you will have to plan a different organization with these longer transport times. This is thus a more eco-friendly option to be able to enjoy a seminar in Spain while being in accordance with the CSR values of your company.

An unbeatable value for money

Spain remains a country where prices in many sectors are lower than in France, including the business tourism and <\/span>MICE<\/strong> sector. Overall, the cost of living is lower there, so the prices of accommodation establishments adapt to receive local businesses at consistent rates. <\/span><\/p>

These rates<\/strong> are therefore on average lower than those of establishments in France. <\/span><\/p>

From a budgetary point of view, by organizing a similar seminar in France and Spain, the budget difference will be on transport, however the establishments costing less will allow you to balance the budgets on the accommodation, activities and catering aspect. In addition, even if you book a seminar in France, you may have high transport costs, depending on your destination and the proximity between your premises and this place. <\/p>

As in all countries, there are price differences within the country itself, depending on the cities and regions. Indeed, if you go to Madrid or a very Europeanized major city like Barcelona, the budget difference will be smaller than if you go to more typical regions such as the Costa Blanca, towards Alicante or even in Andalusia to Seville or Granada. In addition to offering lower prices, these destinations will allow you to offer your employees a total change of scenery and a discovery of traditional Spanish cultures. <\/span><\/p>

Thus, Spain is a country with a very good <\/span>value<\/strong> <\/span>for<\/strong> <\/span>money<\/strong>, knowing that the establishments receiving groups for stays such as residential business seminars are very qualitative. They have adapted infrastructures, numerous meeting rooms and dedicated spaces, and also offer all the services necessary for the success of a seminar in Spain. <\/span><\/p>

The Spanish cities preferred by French companies

There are certain cities in Spain that are more appreciated by French companies, whether it is a question of accessibility, setting, climate or accommodation capacities. <\/span><\/p>

Barcelona<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

Barcelona is one of the most important cities for French business tourism. More and more French companies are even deciding to settle there. Its proximity to France gives it privileged access, and thus many establishments on site have interlocutors who speak French fluently. Its typical Catalan culture and its Sagrada Familia are two elements that appeal to companies. <\/p>

Madrid<\/strong><\/p>

The Spanish capital and its more modern infrastructures are very popular. There are many establishments, some with a very large reception capacity capable of receiving a company for a seminar. Many activities are possible, and the culture of this city is very rich. <\/span><\/p>

Seville <\/strong><\/p>

One of the southernmost cities in the country, it is the largest city in Andalusia. There, your employees will be able to discover flamenco, in a warm and friendly setting surrounded by the marked history of Andalusia. There is also a very large business district, in which many rooms are available for your conferences and study days. <\/span><\/p>

The Canary Islands<\/strong><\/p>

These 7 islands located off the Moroccan coast are all different from each other. Most of them being volcanic islands, the setting is really exotic. There are several hotels and complexes specialized in business seminars, ideally located on certain islands. You can easily discover the island on which you will be and its surroundings with your work colleagues. <\/span><\/p>

Ibiza and the Balearic Islands<\/strong><\/p>

Another known Spanish island group, they are however very different from the Canary Islands. Located off Valencia in the Mediterranean Sea, several companies choose Ibiza for its postcard-worthy scenery, and its turquoise waters to be able to dive between two meetings. <\/span><\/p>


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