How to do an Offsite in Portugal
Portugal offers a diverse range of beautiful locations, rich cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine, making it an ideal destination for team building and fostering creativity. Here's a guide to planning an offsite in Portugal!
Select a Location:
Portugal has several stunning destinations to choose from, each with its unique charm. Here are some top places 2 hours from Lisbon:
Cascais
Located just 30 minutes from Lisbon, Cascais is a charming coastal town known for its beautiful beaches, historic center, and lively atmosphere. It offers a range of accommodation options, from luxurious resorts to boutique hotels. Cascais is an excellent choice for a relaxing offsite with opportunities for beachside activities and exploring the scenic surroundings.
Sintra
Sintra is a fairytale-like town with majestic castles, lush gardens, and a mystical atmosphere. It's only about a 45-minute drive from Lisbon, making it easily accessible. Sintra's unique charm and picturesque landscapes make it an ideal destination for an offsite focused on creativity and inspiration.
Setúbal
Located south of Lisbon, Setúbal is a coastal city known for its fresh seafood, natural parks, and beautiful beaches. It's a great choice for a more laid-back offsite with opportunities for boat trips, team-building activities by the sea, and visits to nearby natural reserves.
Évora
Approximately a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Lisbon, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city with a rich history dating back to Roman times. The city's well-preserved medieval architecture and cultural sites offer a unique backdrop for team-building and exploring Portuguese heritage.
Comporta
For a more exclusive and upscale offsite, consider Comporta, a trendy coastal destination located about 1.5 hours from Lisbon. It's known for its pristine beaches, sand dunes, and upscale resorts. Comporta offers a relaxed and stylish setting for team-building activities and relaxation.
Obidos
Around an hour's drive from Lisbon, Obidos is a medieval walled town that will transport your team back in time. It's a great location for an offsite that combines history, culture, and team activities within the town's charming streets and surroundings.
Sesimbra
Located about 45 minutes from Lisbon, Sesimbra is a coastal town known for its fishing heritage and beautiful beaches. It offers a variety of water activities, such as snorkeling, diving, and boat trips, making it a great destination for a team-building offsite with a focus on outdoor adventures.
If Portugal takes your fancy, here are 5 venues, experiences, programmed retreats, and facilitators that we offer at WorkTripp. And they’re all based in Portugal!
Lisbon
Sam Knight:
Sam is an entrepreneur, exited CEO of Pollen8 (company acquired by PwC), workshop facilitator, and executiveand team coach.
He’s designed innovation programs and ran workshops for the C'suite at some of the worlds biggest corporates (Oracle, Vodafone, Grant Thornton,the Red Cross...) and has now worked with over 50 founders and 25 startups management teams.
Sam helps startups and scaleups build and keep team momentum through 1 on 1 and team coaching and different workshops.
He also hosts leadership and startup retreats with expertise in:
C-suite coaching, Management team coaching, OKRs, Integrating values, Elon Musk "5 step plan" workshop, Feedback training, Manager training, and The science of happiness workshop.
"Honestly has changed my life and perspective. The impact it has had on the leadership team has been change,a rapid and bold approach to change."
"Sam is a phenomenal coach. Sam has changed my life and I'm confident that he will continue to do so."
Monsaraz
Sofia in Monsaraz:
Sofia in Monsaraz is about collective learning experiences set in the beautiful backdrop of the Monsaraz countryside. Sofia is Greek for wisdom and the philosophy behind this venue is the development of personal and collective knowledge.
She believes creativity changes mindsets and this inspiring setting allows visitors to relax and think outside the box, away from the pressures of city life and traditional business settings.
Realizing that there are many ways to find solutions to the same problem is transformative, and that is what she aims to achieve in Monsaraz through learning, discovering, relaxing, and reading.
Portugal, Madeira Islands, Azares Islands
Michelle Maree - The Nomad Escape:
No boring corporate conferences or awkward networking event with The Nomad Escape! They host the retreats, off sites and events for remote teams, by remote teams. For over five years they have been known in the industry as one of the best providers in the market.
The Nomad Escape works with your team to set a new standard of what remote teams getting together can truly be like. Delivering a truly personalised & bespoke experience, your unique programme will act as a turn-key-solution for your company to experience an offline, social &interactive setting in the digital era.
This programme is ideal for groups sized between 6 to 50 in Portugal, Madeira Island, and the Azores Islands.
Whether it be team building, onboarding, exploring new incentive models or all of the above – their framework provides a healthy and fungible pre-set to designing a highly memorable and unique experience.
'At first I thought this will be the usual corporate-type experience but I was wrong. They were able to cater to our needs and preferences. Kudos to the team. Thank you Nomad Escape!'
Across Portugal
Tiago O
Tiago is an experienced designer, retreat producer, host & facilitator. He helps you design, curate, and craft unique experiences and retreats in Portugal while uplifting the local communities and culture.
He brings together a network of venues, local partnerships, producers & suppliers, establishing a more circular sustainable economy. Tago will tailor-made his services according to your briefing. From scouting the ideal venue, designing the retreat experience, logistics, transfers, food, activities, and group facilitation/hosting.
At the end of the day, he aims to be your reliable local ground partner in Portugal while you focus on the business.
“ Working with Tiago is a breath of fresh air! As an Event Manager, I felt I was in capable hands before, during, and after hosting my events. As an Event Host, it’s vital to have capable people supporting your event and with Tiago, I always know his attention to detail and professionalism will shine through the moment attendees walk into the venue.”
Santa Cruz, Portugal
My Nguyen - The Confidance:
My is the Founder of The Confidance with the vision to help 1M people unlock their potential through the art of dance. The Confidance understands that dance is not just about physical movement but also about the mental and emotional aspects of the art form.
By incorporating personal development and spirituality into dance retreats, The Confidance allows people to go deep within themselves, elevate their confidence, feel alive, and go for what they truly desire.
The Confidance also offers training workshops for company leaders, enabling them to use body movements to become better leaders. Her company believes that through dance, leaders can learn how to communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and inspire their team.
Overall, The Confidance provides a transformative experience for anyone looking to unlock their potential, build their confidence, and become more productive. With a unique approach to dance and personal development, The Confidance is a company that truly stands out in its field.
