Get your groups out of the office and on their way to Portugal. This article describes some unique meeting options out of the ordinary! You are in the right place as we are specialised in corporate events and meetings in Portugal. We will help you find the perfect hotel, meeting venue and activities suitable for your group.
We will give you ideas about the diverse offer Portugal has for creating unique and different meetings.
However for more conventional meetings please check also our conferencing and hotel offer all over the country. You can also use the form below and describe the type of meeting, incentive or conference you want
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Portugal as an offsite location for your meetings
You may have noticed that Portugal is a prize winning location and a favourite in Europe. The country is particularly suitable for meetings and conferences.
´The reasons primarily are
- accessibility with 5 main airports, budget airlines and train access. Great and modern internal infrastructures both road and train transports
- climate – its mild, warm climate make it one of the best places to visit year round
- its large offer of very diverse venues both in the cities and countryside
- its rich and diverse history obvious in its many monuments as a testimony to the many cultures that have settled in the country over the ages
- Innovation – Portugal is a leader in innovative practises
- Sustainable travel – environmental sustainability is a major aspect of Portuguese tourism practises
Your type of meeting
Now that your teams will be out of the office consequently you will first need to know what type of meeting you would like.
Will you travel to one of the main Portuguese cities or do you prefer a more rural surrounding? Do you want a Bohemian experience or would you prefer a royal or a conventional space. Do you like luxury and comfort or do your teams want adventure and excitement?
Checking your teams age group, professional level and group size and composition can help deciding what the best location might be.
Portugals diversity
Portugal is a very diverse country with its large history and its modern innovation and its natural diversity the sky is the limit and the choice endless for any type event.
Here are some ideas and past meetings we have organised
Palace events – have your meetings in a real palace
whether its a palace in Porto, Lisbon, SIntra or a lesser known area of Portugal, palaces are spread throughout the country and many of them have refurbished specifically to cater for meetings and events. Palaces are generally surrounded by gardens and loaded with art and royal culture making them awe inspiring locations for indoor meetings with outdoor breaks and activities of all types
Palacio Xabregas, Lisbon 1000m2 of event space and rooms
Outdoor meetings in the countryside
Do your team meeting outside in the open air using tents or staying in a rural property not too far from the airport. On the other hand you can really submerge your group in to the lush Portuguese countryside by going further from the airports.
Portuguese climate depends very much on the location whereas the Algarve is dry and warm at least 10 months of the year, more North more likely 6 – 8 warm months so outdoor meetings are a realistic possibility. Therefore glamping, planting, stargazing, local foods and wines are just some off the activities possible to break the meetings.
reforestation activity during a meeting in Mafra
Warehouse and factory meetings
Out of the stuffy office and into the factory! Many former warehouses and factories are reused as venues with the original functions left as a reminder of its former days These industrial ghosts provide inspiring memories of the past that have a glamorous and creative feel that can empower your teams while aiding cultural preservation of these magnificent spaces.
The Barons hall, former Port wine warehouse providing a 1000m2 venue for meetings and events
Convents and churches
Portugal became a predominantly Christian country afteer the Moorish occupation which gave rise to many convents, monasteries and churches over the centuries. Though still partly a Christian country many of the buildings have lost their former importance and left to decay. Many of these historical buildings have become hotels and venues with the original intent left intact. The buildings often have a serene and retreating element that fits perfectly to accommodate meetings and events whereas others have the necessary acoustic for conference and party.
Suspended in Lisbon with 3 large rooms, mezzanine, rooftop and garden
Meetings onboard
Porto and Lisbon are bought situated on rivers close to where they vanish into the sea. Both these cities have become the main cities over the centuries due to these two facts, the river and the sea.
Seeing the city from the river is the most unique way to see them and meetings on a boat provide an unforgettable experience.
for more ideas contact us using the form below or check these articles
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The most amazing venues for events and meetings in Porto
Innovative venues for sizeable events that inspire in Lisbon