6 water activities for incentives and team building for corporate groups

When a MICE programme leaves the conventional space and comes into contact with the sea, a river or a lake, wonderful things can happen. The group moves, cooperates, observes, relaxes and shares an experience that is hard to replicate in a closed environment. The Costa Brava, with its natural environment, offers a privileged setting for designing water activities tailored to different team profiles: from adventure and team-building proposals to more contemplative outings, private sailing or experiences linked to marine biodiversity. With the support of specialised companies, the coast becomes a strategic resource for incentives and team building for corporate groups seeking a memorable experience.

For teams that want to get active and step out of their comfort zone, coasteering is an intense activity that is closely connected to the landscape. Based in Girona and with activities on the Costa Brava, Aventura Girona allows you to discover the coast from a sporting perspective, combining coastal routes, jumping, swimming and small guided challenges. An ideal activity for working on confidence, self-improvement and cohesion in an unparalleled natural environment, with technical equipment, professional guides and options tailored to different levels.

For exclusive incentives or small groups, Bràvola Boutique Charter offers the chance to explore the Costa Brava from the sea on boats with a skipper. From the surroundings of L’Estartit and the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park, the company offers tailor-made sailing experiences for groups. It’s an option designed for enjoying a leisurely cruise, accessing special coves and spots, and giving the programme an aspirational, Mediterranean and refined touch, which can also be combined with culinary experiences on board.

With a long history in tourist cruises and maritime activities, Creuers Mare Nostrum offers regular outings, tailor-made experiences and options for groups and events. From L’Escala, its boats allow you to observe the coastline, get close to coves and inlets, and incorporate an underwater view as an added value to discover the natural wealth of Cap de Creus or the Medes Islands. A practical alternative for groups looking for a shared maritime activity without great physical demands.

Few activities illustrate teamwork as well as dragon boating. This water sport, inspired by a Chinese tradition, is accessible, dynamic and very visual: everyone has to row in coordination, listen to the rhythm and move forward together. On Banyoles Lake, Dragon Boat Emotions turns this water activity into a fun team-building experience that’s easily transferable to the corporate world.

For groups looking for an accessible and contemplative experience, Nautilus offers the chance to observe the underwater life of the Medes Islands Nature Reserve through submerged cabins with large windows. With departures from L’Estartit, it’s a convenient and surprising way to get closer to the marine natural heritage, and is also suitable for programmes that want to combine discovery, landscape and environmental awareness.

Medaqua offers programmes around the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park, with activities such as eco-snorkelling or eco-kayaking, as well as sailing, scuba diving and other proposals for groups and incentives. With trained monitors and instructors, it provides experiences tailored to different levels, without the need for prior experience or special physical preparation.

After rowing, sailing, swimming or discovering the seabed, another key moment of the programme arrives: sharing a meal. In Palamós, La Gastronòmica provides sensory, gastronomic and team-building experiences linked to the local landscape, while the Espai del Peix allows you to connect with the fishing culture and seafood cuisine through visits, workshops and tastings.

On the Costa Brava, the sea becomes an active setting for forging bonds, awakening emotions and transforming a corporate activity into a shared experience with a Mediterranean identity.