What does ‘Teambuilding activities’ mean to you? A grim survival course on rain-swept moors? Boring role-playing exercises? It really isn’t like that any more…

If you want to inspire, motivate and reward your staff, whisk them off to sunny Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol and treat them to one – or more – of these fun teambuilding activities:

1. Beach Games. Enjoy the famous Costa del Sol beaches while taking part in Mini Beach Olympics, raft building or a waterside treasure hunt.

2. Mountain Adventure. Rock climbing, abseiling, and other activities in beautiful surroundings. (No experience needed)

3. 4×4 Mountain Safari. Explore the stunning coastal mountains in a less energetic way with a local guide who knows all the best views.

4. Flamenco Dance Workshop. You won’t be expected to master the Flamenco in one session, but it will be fun trying!

5. Movie Making. Divide your group into teams and compete to produce the best short video. All equipment and technical help is provided.

6. Painting Workshop. Forget about workplace stress as you create your own work of art in the shadow of Picasso.

7. Paintballing. A paint encounter of a different kind! Action and excitement in a picturesque mountain location.

8. Country Club Day. Try a wide range of sports and team activities in the lush Spanish countryside.

9. Canyon Adventure. Waterfalls, pools and optional cliff jumps for the brave! Safety equipment and experienced guides supplied.

10. Wine and Tapas. For a taste of the real Spain visit a charming white village to learn about – and sample – the Vino and Tapas Culture.

Team activities in Malaga: there is so much more to them than meets the eye, not least the stunning location that brings the sea front scene, the mountains and the idyllic village scenery together as an attractive background. For Malaga team building activities that will inspire and leave a lasting impression, head to the Costa del Sol’s capital city.

Building a Team: Idyllic Andalucian locations for your team building events in Spain

Planning a team building even for a smaller group of around 15-20 delegates? How about something off the beaten track in southern Spain?

Marbella: the glamorous, cosmopolitan resort highlighted amidst guides galore as the place to go for luxury. And it is, but few people realise that what lies just a few kilometres into the scenic mountainous backdrop could make the ideal venue for a more informal, friendly team building meeting in Spain.

The ‘pueblos blancos’, or white villages, off the Costa del Sol are a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the coast. Proffering stunning views of the coast line and everything in between, these charming villages punctuate the hillsides and tumble buoyantly down the mountainsides, dotting the horizon with brilliant white washed villas overflowing with the brightest violet bougainvillea.

Cobble-paved winding streets leading to lemon tree shaded squares overlooked by chiming churches; charming bars where tapas still comes free and the wine flows from a rugged old oak barrel, and where the night comes alive with the dancing, singing sights and sounds of true, southern Spain. These are the white villages of the Costa del Sol.

Where better than an Andalucian white village to bring your team together? To get them experiencing true culture, indulging in the challenge of speaking a foreign language and getting truly involved in an intense atmosphere they’ll never experience anywhere else? A true team building test!

Here are our top picks for the most idyllic locations off the Costa del Sol for your team building trip to Spain:

Istan: tucked beneath the Sierra Blanca, this village lives in the echo of constantly running, pure, unprocessed water that trickles down from the mountains. With four a la carte restaurants and one, delightful hotel, Istan really is a get away from it all team building retreat in southern Spain.

Benahavis: well known for its quality food, this village has the highest concentration of high class restaurants in Andalucía and visitors flock in their thousands to simply savour the delectable cuisine. Almost film set-like in appearance; this is one of the most picturesque villages off the Costa del Sol and close enough to the renowned Guadalmina Golf Course for a spot of sporting team building.

Casares: simply stunning; any wondrous description of this village is an understatement. Just a few kilometres from the lively coast, this captivating community warrants a step back to take it all in thanks to its entrancing medieval fortress and spectacular views. Footpaths rule roads here and pavement cafes are the norm over tourist-led eateries, making this a totally charming venue for your relaxed team building event.

These are just a few of the spectacular white villages off the coast of Marbella that could provide the ideal venue for your informal team building event in Spain. Want to know more? Contact Conference Coordinator Spain and we’ll put together a list of options tailored to your specific team building event needs.