10 BEST TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN ALICANTE

A sunny Mediterranean city offering daytime relaxation and lively nightlife.

Alicante is a port city in southeastern Spain, renowned for its long sandy beaches and lively nightlife. This harmonious blend of daytime relaxation and evening activity has made Alicante a popular European holiday destination.

Located at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, the city offers a wide variety of water activities including surfing, swimming, sailing and stand-up paddleboarding. Inland, you’ll find more unique team-building experiences like paintballing, escape rooms, canyoning and more.

A team-building retreat in Alicante offers the perfect blend of sun, sea and socialisation. In this handy resource, we’ve compiled some of our favourite team-building ideas to help you plan your next retreat.

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Discover Alicante on a guided walking tour

  • Alicante is about more than sun, sea and partying. Discover the city’s impressive gastronomy, culture and history on this guided tour.
  • The experienced tour guides possess a wealth of knowledge that they cannot wait to share with you.
  • Private tours are available for groups of 10 or more.
  • The full tour is approximately two and a half to three hours. 
  • During the tour, you’ll visit numerous local landmarks including the Santa Barbara Castle, Basilica of Santa Maria, San Nicholas Pro-Cathedral, City Hall and more.
  • An ideal way to learn more about the city while bonding with your team.

Set sail on the Mediterranean Sea in a Catamaran

  • Spend the afternoon exploring the breathtaking Mediterranean coast with your team.
  • The boat is limited to 62 passengers for your comfort.
  • The catamaran is equipped with a large bathing ladder, a state-of-the-art kitchen and two bathrooms.
  • Free snorkeling materials are provided including masks, fins and breathing tubes.
  • Your cruise can last anywhere between three and eight hours depending on your preferences.
  • The boat crew are very professional and friendly.

Solve puzzles and uncover clues at the escape room

  • You’ll need to work as a team to uncover clues and escape the rooms.
  • Teams have just 60 minutes to make their escape.
  • With a variety of themed rooms available, the facility can host up to 100 people at once.
  • Escape room events promote essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and organisation.
  • The rooms are challenging yet engaging.
  • Gamemasters explain the storylines and assist when your team gets stuck.

Taste local wines with an authentic wine-tasting experience

  • At this wine cellar in central Alicante, you’ll have the opportunity to taste several fine wines.
  • The wines are accompanied by a hand-picked selection of hams, cheeses and pâtés.
  • Your wine expert teaches you everything you need to know about the wine-making process.
  • The English-speaking experts provide a friendly and professional service.
  • This wine-tasting experience is the ultimate way to discover the best wine Alicante has to offer.

Spend the afternoon learning to stand-up paddle

  • You’ll learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding under the guidance of certified instructors.
  • All SUP equipment is provided including boards, paddles, leashes and lifejackets.
  • The instructors provided simple, clear instructions to help you improve as quickly as possible.
  • The course duration is approximately two to four hours.
  • Participants can choose from a variety of SUP board models.

Race against your colleagues at the go-kart track

  • Step into your 4-stroke Honda kart as you prepare to race your colleagues to the finish line.
  • The centre offers a unique Alacant Karting Grand Prix for those looking to experience the thrill of a real Formula 1 race.
  • The track is complete with challenging chicanes, technical corners and high-speed straights.
  • The staff have made efforts to maximise safety for all drivers.
  • Relax and grab a drink at the on-site bar after your race.

Get in touch with nature on a canyoning experience

  • Move up, down and across canyons, rivers, river beds or mountains cliffs formed by water erosion. 
  • Jumping, walking, sliding, swimming or performing manoeuvres across canyons attached with security ropes.
  • Participants are provided with a neoprene suit, water boots, accident insurance, civil liability insurance and sport-specific material.
  • The experience lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours.
  • The canyoning staff are very kind and supportive

Go head to head in a game of paintball

  • Paintball is an action-packed and immersive experience in which you attempt to beat the opposition in a series of game modes.
  • Games modes include Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Free for All and more.
  • A fun leisure activity that promotes essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and more.
  • The full experience lasts approximately two hours. 
  • Play across three themed fields with unique barriers and obstacles.
  • The paintballing equipment is clean and well maintained.

Learn to surf in the warm waters of the Mediterranean sea

  • The coast around Alicante provides the perfect conditions to learn to surf.
  • Expert surf instructors are on hand to show you the ropes. 
  • You’ll learn essential surfing theory as well as fundamental techniques for catching waves and standing on your surfboard.
  • A full day of surfing included two, two-hour surf sessions.
  • The instructors provide a fantastic experience and demonstrate patience and diligence.
  • The instructors speak a variety of languages including English, Dutch and Spanish.

Treat your body to a restorative yoga class

  • This yoga studio in Alicante offers a relaxing environment to practice yoga and de-stress.
  • The studio is located in central Alicante and is easy to access.
  • All yoga classes are customised to suit your group’s requirements.
  • Under the guidance of a certified yoga instructor, you’ll learn the fundamentals of yoga.
  • The studio is soothing and well lit.
  • Each yoga teacher brings a unique energy and experience to the class.

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These team-building activities are available as part of our retreat package.

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