BILBAO
THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT INCENTIVE
DMC FOR THE BASQUE COUTRY, SAN SEBASTIAN, BILBAO AND RIOJA
The Basque Country for your next incentive
Why is the Basque Country the perefct destination for your next incentive, meeting or group travel? Let’s take a look at the details of this stunning small piece of land in the north of Spain and southwest of France, facing the Bay of Bizcay and offering the most remarkable cities and landscape for any type of event.
The Basque Country has it all: A wonderful coastline with sandy beaches and green mountains just next to it. The vibrant city of Bilbao, formerly industrial, but reborn as a center of art and architecture, offering a wide cultural scope of museums, art galleries and spectacular buildings by famous designers. The elegant coastal town of San Sebastian (Donostia) with it’s beautiful La Concha beach offers Michelin-starred restaurants and those legendary pintxos bars you just won’t get enough of. Furthermore, there are plenty of rural and fishing villages along the coastline and magnificent vineyards in the Basque part of the Rioja. In short, the scenery is spectacular, the food and wine even better. Welcome to the land of plenty!
Bilbao – cosmopolitan capital
Bilbao is without any doubt the cosmopolitan capital of the Basque Country in the north of Spain. The vibrant city, formerly industrial, but reborn as a center of art, architecture and lifestyle, is offering a wide cultural scope of museums, art galleries and spectacular buildings by famous designers. The city of Bilbao is the main factor of the modernization of this region. The great architectural and infrastructure projects have been the driving force of the urban and economic regeneration. The Guggenheim Museum was the kickoff but many other projects followed to convert Bilbos is a modern, young and dynamic city.
San Sebastian – food heaven
Donostia (the Basque name of San Sebastian) is an homage to life. The breathtaking La Concha bay is without any doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (in fact voted best beach in Europe and number 4 in the world). Gastronomy is an art in San Sebastian and there is probably no place in the world with a better reputation for its gastronomic scene and variety. San Sebastian has the highest number of Michelin stars per inhabitants in the world (currently counting 18 stars divided through 11 restaurants with 3 of them having the highest number of 3 stars). But these gastronomic temples are just the tip of the iceberg. The gastronomic culture can be experienced in every corner of the city. Starting from the endless number of Pintxos bars with these mouthwatering small delights that all appear to be miniature masterpieces.
Rioja – wine, architecture and much more
The Rioja, where medieval villages are akin to islands in a sea of never-ending vineyards, is synonymous with wine and culture; one of the best places in the world to taste wines that will fascinate your palate.
Plenty of wineries, from traditional to state of the art, await you where the winemakers will reveal the secrets of winemaking while some of the finest boutique hotels offer the perfect place to make your stay in this area complete.
- The airport of Bilbao connects you to all mayor European hubs (FRA, LHR, MUC, AMS, BRU, etc)
- Wonderful selection of hotels, many of them brand new
- Sandy beaches and steep green mountains
- Rioja wine area with breathtaking wineries and medieval charm
- The Basque traditions and culture are unique and worth to be discovered
- The Basque Country is the gastronomic capital of the world
EVERY TYPE OF EVENT
We take the best care of your client here in San Sebastian and the Basque Country, no matter the occasion and type of event. We are specialized on incentives, meetings, group travel and high-end FITs.
INCENTIVES
MEETINGS
GROUP TRAVEL
HIGH-END FIT
TIME FOR SOME INSPIRATION
We know that pictures say more than a thousand words, so take a look for yourself of some of the incentives, group travels and meetings we have arranged over the past years in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Rioja and the entire Basque Country.
COOKING LIKE THE BASQUES
We start with a visit to the local market to buy some fresh ingredientes from our local farmers. The cooking class will take place at a state-of- the-art cooking facility where we will put on our aprons and where everything is ready to start the action. In this culinary journey, you will learn to prepare the famous Basque dishes from both the coastal fishing villages and the mountainous interior. The Basque cooking class ends with a delicious meal and carefully chosen wine pairings. You will gather around our rustic wooden table to enjoy what you and your fellow classmates have cooked using your newly acquired knowledge.
2CV TOUR IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY
How about touring the Basque Country in a classic Citroen 2CV car? Sound pretty amazing? We think so, too.
Driving through the most scenic landscapes, stopping at beautiful sights and getting in touch with locals are just a few things waiting for you on this tour…
COASTEERING - ADRENALINE & FUN
Coasteering is an activity that can combine one or various activities like hiking, jumps into the water, small divings parts, swimming along a part of the Basque Coast. The beautiful scenery close to Bilbao, with rocky cliffs, green hills and perfect blue water, is the ideal setting for this adrenaline pumped activity.
During the activity we will learn about flora and fauna of the area and how to respect it while observing ist natural habitat. There are various levels, always depending of how calm the sea is.
JAI ALAI - SPEED AND ACTION
Jai-alai is a typical Basque ball game characterized by its fast playing pace, in which the ball (or pelota) can travel faster than 180 mph (world record!).
Our professional players will show their skills during a show match and afterwards, all guests are invited to try themselves in this unique sport. The winner will receive a typical Basque Txapela (hat for the winner) as a memory of the victory.
UNDERWATER TREASURES
The Cantabrean Sea, somewhere between San Sebastian and Bilbao, hosts a sunken treasure on the ground of the sea. This may sound like a pirates movie, but actually this is the worlds first underwater bodega where wines are aged in an undersea oenological laboratory. These wines show very special characteristics thanks to the ideal temperature conditions under water and the higher pressure due to the water. Of course a tasting from the spectacular bottles, covered with corrals, is part of the experience.
BASQUE CIDER HOUSE EXPERIENCE
Your steps have lead you to the hospitality of a true Basque cider house. To the cry of “txotx!”, you will join the ritual of pouring yourself a traditional cider from the kupela or barrel. Chat with the cider maker while you try the different types of cider, accompanied by a succulent cider house menu which consists of: cod omelette, fried cod, grilled T-bone steak, cheese, nuts and cider. The conversation gets livelier, and you soon find yourself sharing much more than words: the experience of forming part of a true Basque tradition.
THE BASQUE COASTLINE
One of the many advantages of the Basque Country is the privileged position next to the Cantabrian Sea with access all along the coast and many fishing villages. In the charming old fishing harbor of San Sebastian we get on board of some beautiful sealing yachts for 8-10 people each. After only a few minutes there will be nothing but blue sea ahead of us. The Basque coastline is beautiful here and can be enjoyed from this unique angle today. With just the noise of the wind and water we sail along the steep green hills. In a charming little fishing village we stop for lunch, of course freshly caught fish from the charcoal grill.
BASQUE PIG FARM
Far off the beaten tracks, there is a small farm dedicated to the typical Basque pigs, “Euskal Txerri”. The products are 100% local and with the highest quality. The pigs with their typical pink and black colouring live in the forest and a wide range to run and the best food to eat. This farm to table experience includes a look behind the scenes finishes with a tasting of the products.
UNDERWATER DINNER
The Aquarium of San Sebastian is one of the largest and most popular in Europe, but this spectacular venue can also be used for a one of a kind dinner, surrounded by the most stunning underwater creatures. The 360º tunnel with sharks and rays above the head and below the feet is without any doubt a true experience and imagine being served a cocktail dinner here while enjoying this submarine experience.
OUR WORKING PROCESS
We take the best care of your client here in San Sebastian and the Basque Country, no matter the occasion and type of event. We are specialized on incentives, meetings, group travel and high-end FITs.
Briefing
The more detailed information you can provide us with, the better we can adapt our offer and services to the client’s needs.
Program
We create a tailor-made program according to your requirements, budget and intangible preferences in a fast, creative and efficient
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preparation
In a close collaboration with you, we are preparing the program in every detail to achieve the perfect result
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Succesful
Event
We are on site during the event, assuring all runs as planned and smoothly to give our guests a lasting and unique memory
Debrief & Invoice
To continue delivering perfect events, we need and want your feedback. Our invoicing is fast and clear
GALLERY
We know that pictures say more than a thousand words, so take a look for yourself of some of the incentives, group travels and meetings we have arranged over the past years in San Sebastian, Bilbao, Rioja and the entire Basque Country.
THE PERFECT MIX
There are many factors that provide a satisfactory outcome of any event. Here are the some ingredients we think are crucial for a lasting memory and positive effect of any incentive, group travel or event
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KNOW YOUR CLIENT
Know their expectations and create the perfect plan according to their ideas, wishes and intangible preferences.
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KNOW YOUR DESTINATION
We are specialists, with in depth knowledge of the destination (Bilbao, San Sebastian, Rioja and the rest of the Basque Country) and have excellent relations with all our suppliers to deliver the highest level of quality to our clients.
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UNIQUE MOMENTS
Create unique moments from arrival until departure to connect them to positive emotions. Create a program that ‘makes sense’ and tells a story.
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DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
Let guests enjoy each and every moment. Never rush through the program because of a too tight schedule but never leave too much time for guests to get bored.
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SURPRISE FACTOR
Never just to the expected and follow the ‘crescendo’ to the pinnacle…
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SUCCESS
With all these ingredients, a lot of work and attention to detail, we always try to deliver the most satisfying event to our clients
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Everything went perfect! Restaurant choices were also very good. We enjoyed especially the Monday evening in the old town. Very cosy, personal and great service and food. Thank you very much for your professional and helpful hand along the way! All the best!
Ich wollte mich noch einmal herzlich bei dir bedanken! Es war wirklich alles perfekt organisiert, der Kunde und auch die Gäste waren super zufrieden.
Die Zusammenarbeit hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht – sehr professionell + sehr sehr aufmerksam = perfekt!
The ladies have just got back from their trip and it looks like the city has mesmerized each of them! They have had a fabulous time and have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A big THANK YOU to you and your team for all your assistance with this group and for looking after them so well.
The organization was immaculate, the venues and guides outstanding and all was done with professionalism.
Without exception, all the guests were singing your praises to the roof.
I hope that we will have the opportunity to work together again soon.
Thank you, Nicolas, for the marvellous 3 days we spent in your fantastic region! Your organization was really perfect!
WE SAY THANK YOU!
OUR CLIENTS
Are our most valuable good and we say thank you for trusting our services and hope to welcome you again soon here in the Basque Country
