Planning a Gran Canaria Conference? The archipelago of islands known as The Canaries lies south of the Spanish mainland. Hugging the Moroccan coastline, it boasts hot summer temperatures typical of the Sahara. Gran Canaria is the third-largest and second-most populated of these islands. As a result, it is the most diverse and interesting – not just for holidays and is a great incentive or conference destination.
Companies and delegates at a Gran Canaria conference or event would benefit from excellent air transport links, especially with most UK and European cities. The island is just two hours away from the Iberian Peninsula and four hours from Europe. Its international airport is 20 minutes from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and 15 from the tourist areas.
Gran Canaria has very pleasant weather all year round, with an average temperature of 23º, which makes it possible to organise open-air events and combine work with leisure, sport and nature.
Whether your team likes adventure or prefers something a little more sedate, this volcanic island will make an excellent destination for everyone, with its fantastic corporate hospitality venues. It’s the ideal location for those who want to immerse their teams in nature without going too far away from civilisation.
Conference, Exhibition & Meeting Venues
You will find three excellent Congress Palaces in Gran Canaria, fully equipped to offer you the best services possible.
With its numerous space options, the ExpoMeloneras Congress Centre ensures the best execution of any event in Gran Canaria. This multifunctional convention centre is 14,000 square metres. 9,264 square metres are dedicated to congresses, conventions, seminars, exhibitions, and more – making it the prime corporate location.
The Canary Islands Convention Centre offers twenty-five meeting rooms with a capacity for over 4,600 participants. It is a unique venue with views of the sea and the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, an exclusive destination for business and cultural tourism.
The Gran Canaria Convention Centre is another excellent modern building with the latest technology. The Convention Centre is around 7,500 square meters and offers different hall sizes and capacities to accommodate varying events.
Accommodation & Meeting Venues
Lopesan Hotels are within walking distance of the ExpoMeloneras, making their location ideal for MICE events and accommodation for your team.
While The Hotel & Spa Cordial Roca Negra is the perfect accommodation choice for those looking for a relaxing break, the hotel is situated on the outskirts of the fishing village Agaete, offering fantastic views over the rocky northern coastline.
Over the past century, the Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, has been a privileged witness to the history of Gran Canaria, with its white sand and black lava beaches. It has been a landmark of the city’s social life since it opened in 1890 and is an excellent choice for those who favour luxury. Two other great examples of prime hotels are AC Hotel by Marriott Gran Canaria and Rui Palace Maspalomas.
Incentive & Team Building Activities
Gran Canaria offers a variety of activities for conventions and incentive programmes. These can help teams build and improve relationships, communication, teamwork, and improvisation abilities.
With over 35 years of experience in the sector, Abrandia supports all sorts of MICE events and services. From nautical events and adventures to motorsport events and even arranging Regattas as a team-building event for companies – every event guarantees a memorable experience.
Similarly, Circuito Maspalomas creates quality bespoke motor-related activities for events, which are limited only by the imagination.
Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity offers your delegates countryside wellbeing, great food, two golf courses, a spa centre and more. In Salobre, you can find rest, pleasure, serenity, calm, sports and relaxation. These are places where you can forget about time, get away from the hustle and bustle and lose yourself.
Los Berrazales, an over 200-year-old farm – with wine, avocados, oranges and coffee – is one of Gran Canaria’s most well-kept secrets.
One of the most fun activities is riding on a camel through an oasis of dunes. The Maspalomas Dunes is a natural reserve with quiet camel safari rides through parts of its famous sand dunes.
Receptions & Dinner Options
You can taste and enjoy the best locally caught fresh fish at La Marinera, just minutes from Las Canteras beach. This restaurant offers a large terrace for 250 diners and two private dining rooms for 175 people.
Gabinete Literario has played a leading role in the social and cultural life of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ever since it was founded. With a capacity of 250 people, the facility is a large building with neo-classical elements and modernist decor. The building has various rooms of great artistic interest where you can host meetings and events.
In the South of Gran Canaria lies the Finca Condal Vega Grande, a charming ethnographic complex. It is s cultural icon on this part of the island, and many corporate event delegates enjoy its traditional architecture restoration.
Quirky Venues for your Gran Canaria Conference
We have the perfect place if you want something more out of the ordinary for your visit! Talleres Palermo is a well-preserved carpentry from the mid-20th century, converted into a multidisciplinary space. With vintage furniture, a bar, and a coworking space, it’s a unique historical space filled with contemporary touches. It really is unlike anything else found in the Canary Islands – a hidden gem!
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