Spain

Meetings & Incentives

Opera Weekend

The Madrid opera programmes came about thanks to the combined efforts of the Madrid Tourist Board and the Teatro Real. You will not only have the chance to see an opera production at the Teatro Real, but also benefit from the incredible deals on accommodation, meals and more… All with the simple aim of allowing people to enjoy the cultural and musical delights that Madrid has to offer. Two of the main events of the 2005-2006 Opera Season are works by W. A. Mozart: “Don Giovanni” and “The Abduction From The Seraglio”. “La Boheme” by G. Puccini, one of the most popular operas of all times will also be performed. Description...

FLAMENCO CLASSES

Flamenco is a lifestyle and an art form, and is also an individual way for the Spaniards to express their feelings. It is part of Spain’s cultural roots. To learn Spanish is to not only speak the language, but to feel it through its music, songs and dance. This show will present various different aspects of Flamenco. It will be a full and enjoyable immersion into the Spanish culture, followed by an introductory lesson on the main dance movements with a specialised Flamenco dance teacher. Description...

Arabic baths in Madrid

The Arabic baths are located in cisternal structure which is over a century old. The baths have been renovated using materials which were typical of the era. The ensemble of water, perfumes and decoration take the visitors back to the mudéjar era. The Hammam has three rooms, each with water at a different temperature and also a steam room. The ambience is unique and total relaxation is achieved though massage and aromatherapy. Description...

Beauty therapies in Madrid

Why not take time to relax and treat yourself to a cleansing facial or a therapeutic body massage. The Principe Sports Centre in Madrid is the ideal location to experience ultimate rest & relaxation. Here you will encounter healthcare professionals who know exactly how to ensure you leave refreshed and relaxed. This highly recommended centre is situated at the north end of C/ Serrano (The Knightsbridge of Madrid), a desirable area in Madrid. Description...

Country bike tour, Madrid

Spain is a magnificent and large country with much to discover. Experience the outback of Madrid with the local flora, fauna and mountain region offering all aspects of natural beauty at only 45 minute bicycle drive from the city centre. Our tours cater for your individual needs and can be custom made to suit everyone’s taste. We also provide transfers and can organise lunches or dinners on request. With Kuoni anything is possible! Description...

Tasca hopping, Madrid

Tasca or Tapas hopping is a fun and very Spanish experience. This is one of the easiest ways to tap into the Spanish food scene .Tascas, identified by the word taberna on the facade, are pubs that serve tantalizing hot and cold nibbles” tapas”, which are also offered family-style as starters before other meals. They include an array of olives, sausages, serrano ham, potato omelette called tortilla, smoked fish, cheese and more. For an opportunity to mix with the locals and enjoy a lively evening, we recommend two zones for Tapas: around the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza Santa Ana. Those areas are bustling with life every night of the week and offer more or less, wall to wall bars and discos. Description...

Real Madrid visit to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid

This is the perfect venue for any football fan and even for those who are not fans but would like to visit a stadium that exudes atmosphere, even when empty. This tour includes a tour of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, and the Real Madrid Museum, where you will have the opportunity to see the many trophies that the team have won throughout their history. Description...

Jerez de la Frontera excursion

Jerez is a true Andalusian town located 1 hour southwest from Seville which keeps the traditional flavour and enchant of the Southern Spanish villages. This frontier town (hence the name) produces the best Sherries and brandies of the country and it is here where the famous Spanish horses are breeding. Jerez is, together with Viena, the most important spot of horse breeding and training in Europe. The world-wide famous Real Escuela Ecuestre of Carhusian horses is located in the centre of the city. This horse-training school offers amazing shows in which the beautiful Carthusian horses “dance”, directed by famous bullfighters on horseback. Description...

Caterham Kit Car building

Building your own Kit Car in 2 days, test driving it and taking it home. The Caterham Seven has a timeless classic appeal, yet technically it's more than a match for current performance cars. Continual development has kept the Seven at the forefront of performance motoring. Whether you're looking to tour the country lanes or put in your best time around you favourite track, there is a Seven specifically designed to meet your needs and Kuoni offers you this possibility. Description...

SPAIN’S 5 SENSES

This gastronomic experience is designed for anyone who appreciates the significance of distinguishing and appreciating the different aromas, textures and colours of various Spanish gourmet products. Our aim is to pass on a combination of culinary and cultural knowledge by introducing you to the best of Spanish cuisine and wine regions. We will leave your staff with plenty of motivation. Type of activity: Culinary knowledge, combination of theoretical and practical classes, team-building experience, incentive activity. This offer is a buffet of unique sensations. Description...

Fire fighting with Kuoni

Trained by professional fire fighting instructors, this activity allows our Kuoni clients to sample team work with a mission: How to put out a fire whilst keeping up the team work which is what real fire fighters have to face every day. Description...

Tai Chi Lessons

Tai Chi (pronounced “tie chee”) is an ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit. Practitioners use meditation and deep breathing techniques as they move through a series of continuous exercises, called “forms”, which resemble slow moving ballet. Though it originated as a martial art (evolving from qigong), tai chi is now practised more for its therapeutic benefits, which include reducing stress, promoting balance and flexibility and even easing arthritis pain. Description...

Bull farm visit

We offer you the opportunity of experiencing at first hand the thoroughbred bulls in their natural habitat. We offer varying itineraries, all with the sole objective of getting to know this mythical animal better. The main characteristic is the quality of these installations and the possibility of choosing one of the farms located in Salamanca, Seville, Cadiz and Huelva. We will also give you the opportunity of trying bull-fighting, a donkey polo match and much more. Description...

Olive oil tasting

We offer you the opportunity of visiting one of the world’s most prestigious producers of Spanish olive oil. Founded in the XIX century, the official supplier to the Royal Household, the company has proved to be peerless in the rpoduction of the Andalusian excellent oils. Today, we invite you to discover the magical world of olive oil, with a guided visit to that famous oil factory. Description...

De-stress with “destructotherapy”

You’re standing on the bonnet of an old car with a large mallet in your hands when suddenly the music starts playing, your muscles tense and you hit the windscreen, breaking it into a thousand little pieces, then you go for the headlights, the side view mirror, the windows, the doors, the dashboard… After a while you start feeling tired, but you also feel very relaxed. Hit by hit, your tension and stress fades away. We call it “destructotherapy.” Description...

Cross-country wolf gymkhana

Gymkhana is an exercise that brings together your fact-finding skills and the natural reactions of an impatient running dog, strapped to your mountain bike. It’s an outdoor activity, in an open countryside where participants will search for hidden beacons. But beware – these dogs are impatient! You will experience “mushing” with dogs leading you and forcing you to make fast and precise decisions. You will have to find all hidden beacons, stamp your log book and finish within the given time frame. The gymkhana can be carried out either on mountain bikes, or running. Description...

Sailing regatta

Improve teamwork, team spirit and motivation with KUONI’s regattas. After a brief introduction to basic sailing and presentation of on-board instruments by the skipper, the team will start on a sailing adventure of free-trail navigation to the starting point of the regatta. A wonderful way to practice teamwork while having great fun. Description...

Cow-herding on horseback

The executives are stressed by the day-to-day city rat race. A weekend away as a cowboy/cowgirl will give them an opportunity to engage in country life whilst perfecting teamwork and giving a helping hand to a farmer/livestock owner. We will take you to the depths of the Iberian countryside where you will be introduced to farmers’ daily activities and to your horse. You will be sleeping in tents and learning how to guide livestock on horseback, as well as cooking, washing and orientation in the country. Description...

Team-building percussion

Inspire cooperation, creativity, communication and change through the exhilarating experience of hands-on music making. Workshops can be tailored to specific goals of the group. The success of group drumming requires collaboration, listening, and activity. A percussion workshop dynamically explores themes such as: communication / teamwork / active listening / creativity / risk taking / assertiveness / leadership / cooperation versus competition. We can offer you this activity in either your own venue or at a hotel, before meetings or during coffee breaks. We can also take you out for this team-building session. Description...

Dancing Heads

Dancing Heads has broken the language barrier and people that don’t even speak English get it and embrace it. It’s about giving the people the licence to express themselves in a very non-obstructive way in a public setting. They don’t need to know the words or song; they can sit there with a big smile on their face and still have a great time. Excellent way of putting the spark into your cocktail or post dinner entertainment, or even your coffee break! Description...

World Cuisine With Pilar Latorre

High society personality Pilar Latorre is a travelled specialist of the gourmet circuit. Born in Cataluña and now living in Madrid., she has had ample training in some of the best cooking schools in Europe, such as Cordon Bleu in Paris and prestigious restaurants in Spain and France. Pilar will teach us dishes from the most prestigious global chefs known in the comfort of her own grand home in Madrid, or her country property close to Barcelona. Description...

Boat Making

Using various materials for boat making such as air tubes for tyres, ropes and tables, the guests will try to create a floating vessel that will be sea-worthy and be able to race between themselves in their own tailor made regatta. Team effort will be of the essence during the construction and racing as each guest will be given a firm responsibility in order to create a team effort at the end. Anti-stress and teambuilding will be the benefits of this exciting event. Description...

Krav Maga – Learn to Protect Yourself

A practical and tactical system which teaches how to prevent, deal and overcome all kinds of violence and attacks. KM prepares the trainees in the subjects of self-defence, self protection, fighting and combat skills, as well as skills to defend others, all in unique and comprehensive teachings and way. Description...

Off Shore Sea Rescue

From times afar, seamen and women have succumbed to the beauty of the seas. Mermaids, dessert islands, fishing…etc. Many of these sea fairing people have paid the price for using non-worthy sea vessels and have had mortal conclusions to their expeditions. Description...

Olive Oil Health Spa

Located in the mountains of Andalusia, the Hotel Sierra de Cazorla has 40 double rooms and Junior Suites, and offers 4 different types of rooms between Mountain, Moroccan, African and Tibetan, all with bath and some with hydro massage bath or shower and Jacuzzi. In the hotel complex you will find a singular and magnificent Olive Oil thematic Spa with the latest Flotarium, Essence Showers, Turkish Baths and Finish Sauna. There are also massage cabins, Fitness rooms and a dynamic indoor and out swimming pool powered by olive seed fuel. Description...

Sky Diving – Be A Daredevil For The Day

Sky Diving is not a course in parachuting, but simply a jump that hardly has any prior tasks to it – just jump! The only knowledge that will be given is what a free fall is like and how to proceed with this in all safety. Jumps can be done in all areas of Spain but beauty sports have been identified in order to follow on with either a ski down the mountain, or just a beautiful stroll through the mountainside or countryside, and of course without forgetting that unforgettable Spanish gastro-hospitality for a rewarding lunch. Description...

Wine Tasting in English

Offer your group the best possible introduction to Spain: a wine tasting in Madrid with an opportunity to learn about Spanish wines and culture in a unique and charming environment with classes held at the only English-speaking wine school in Madrid by one of the most experienced wine-tasters and wine educators with over 13 years of professional study and job experience in the wine sector. Tastings can be done in the classrooms or if groups are larger in the comfort of your own hotel or exclusive restaurant. Description...

POWER & FORMULA 1 TEST DRIVE

Learn how to safely drive high-powered cars. Kuoni will take you to one of the numerous world famous racing circuits on the Iberian Peninsula. There, you will have a theoretical lesson followed by driving training in a high-powered car. Afterwards, end your training by test driving a Formula 1 car. We will ensure that you and your colleagues go home as more proficient and experienced drivers. Description...

TOLEDO VISIT & WINE TASTING

Toledo, set 70 kilometres south of Madrid, emerges from the sky of Castilla. The whole town is a national monument. It is a city of the three cultures: Christian, Jewish and Islamic; full of history, tradition and art. The tour will include visits to the many sights Toledo has to offer and will finish off with a wine tasting experience in one of the best wine cellars or vineyards of Toledo. Description...

REGATTA

Improve teamwork, team spirit and motivation with Kuoni’s regattas, which can offer you not only a solution to improve the results of your staff’s teamwork but also the opportunity to spend a great time sailing and having fun. Description...

FASHION SHOW

For over 150 years, Loewe has been considered one of the most prestigious firms in Spain, proudly representing the good taste and couture of Spanish tradition. In 1905, the Spanish Royal family, seduced by the quality, style and workmanship of Loewe’s designs in leather, and its increasing popularity amongst national and international clients, granted Loewe its royal warrant. Today Loewe offers from ”prêt a porter” to new perfumes, scarves, bags, suitcases and leather goods remaining true to its world of leather craft. Description...

PRADO MUSEUM PRIVATE VISIT OR EVENT

The Prado Museum invites you and your guests to enjoy its Collections privately, following an itinerary specially prepared for the occasion and to suit your needs. Renowned as being the largest art gallery in the world, it also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of arts. However it is undoubtedly its large collection of paintings which has given it fame worldwide. You will be able to appreciate how humankind’s developments and learning influenced the time periods through the arts. Velázquez like no other knew how to capture atmosphere, and it is exactly that what we offer you, an atmospheric experience. Close your visit by offering a cocktail to guests in the Patio de Murillo, an exceptional open-air space at the very heart of the museum. Description...

LUXURY TRANSPORT VIP LUXURY MOTOR COACHES

Travel by motor coach like a pop star, top sport teams, Royal Families etc. in Kuoni’s VIP luxury motor coaches. The vehicles will guarantee an easy and comfortable ride through the heartlands of the Iberian Peninsula, to feel and be felt like you should – important. A wide selection of varying luxury vehicles are at your disposal for all types of transport needed. Description...

EXPO ZARAGOZA 2008 THE SUSTAINABLE EVENT OF THE YEAR

The Expo Zaragoza 2008 is an International Exhibition that will be celebrated in Zaragoza (halfway between Madrid and Barcelona) from 14th June to 14th September 2008. The topic this year is “Water and Sustainable Development”. Moreover in 2008 Zaragoza commemorates the bicentennial of the Sites of Zaragoza (1808) and the centenary of the Hispanic-French Exhibition (1908). Description...

Leisure Groups

Paella cooking demonstration in Seville

Experience the beauty of Seville during an exclusive boat ride for either lunch or dinner and see the most fascinating and historical features that Seville has to offer! During the boat river cruise, you will also be introduced to the art of Paella making; a typical Spanish rice dish served in every corner of Spain and is perfect for any occasion. Depending on the regional specialties, you will be taught how to prepare this dish while enjoying a beautiful cruise along the river. Description...

Online Travel

Montserrat: An excursion of sheer beauty

The mountain of Montserrat, which means "sawed mountain", is a very powerful symbol for the Catalan people, and you would be hard pressed to find a Catalan who hadn’t, at some point in time, visited Montserrat. This mountain is a unique geological formation of such unique beauty that it has long captured the imagination of both local and foreign artists. The cult of the Virgin of Montserrat, popularly known as "La Moreneta" because of the dark material of which she is sculpted, is the most popular cult in Catalonia. In the Royal Basilica, that has become world famous because of its boy’s choir “Escolania” and school of music, considered to be the choir of oldest European tradition, is the famous Black Virgin. Description...

Sports

Golf in Costa del Sol

Costa de Sol offers around 60 golf courses within a relatively small area, most of them designed by famous golfers such as Olazabal and Ballesteros who have given these their own special touch. Among the golf courses included in our itineraries we offer you some of the best golf courses in the whole of Spain. The Valderrama for example is rated Nr. 1 in Spain and was the host of the Ryder Cup in 1977. Other courses include in our itinerary are the Sotogrande Golf Club, San Roque Club, Rio Real Golf Club, La Quinta, La Cala Golf club and many more. Costa del Sol is home to many professional golf players who are also available, upon request to give you some personal lessons. Description...