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Prepare for the offsite experience of a lifetime in beautiful Sicily! Quit daydreaming about delicious Italian food and relocate your team to this colourful and culturally rich island.
Explore Sicily’s many beaches, indulge in delicious freshly caught seafood, and focus on the innovation process with your team in one of Europe’s most breathtaking locales.
Noted as the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is home to rich culture, incredible cuisine and a powerful and deep history. Why not heat things up with a trip to the top of Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano!
Indulge in a cannoli (they were invented here after all) and reward yourself for a productive day of idea development. Curious about Sicily’s rich history? Head over to the Valley of Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore this incredible example of Greek architecture and design.
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We've put together a list of
team-building activities for company retreats in
Sicily
, including options that work well for both small and large teams.
Winding through Palermo or Taormina, coastal viewpoints, and experiences like a Mount Etna visit or cooking class, this Sicily retreat agenda combines structured sessions with local culture and relaxed Mediterranean evenings.
Sicily is ideal for teams that want a Mediterranean island experience with a strong cultural identity. It combines beaches, historic towns, and volcanic landscapes, creating a diverse and memorable setting for team retreats.
Most teams fly into Catania Airport (CTA) or Palermo Airport (PMO), both well connected to major European cities. Transfer times vary depending on the area, but many popular locations are within 30–60 minutes.
May to June and September to October offer the most comfortable conditions, with temperatures around 22–30°C. Summer is hotter and busier, while winter is quieter and more suited for cultural-focused retreats.
Taormina is popular for its views and atmosphere, Palermo offers a more urban and cultural experience, and areas near Catania provide access to Mount Etna and the east coast.
Teams often plan cooking classes, wine tastings, boat trips, beach activities, and guided tours of historic sites. Excursions to Mount Etna or nearby coastal towns are also common.
A 4 to 5 day retreat is common. This allows time for structured sessions, a few key activities, and time to explore different parts of the island.
Sicily offers a more diverse and raw experience compared to mainland Italy. The mix of history, landscapes, and local culture creates a distinct atmosphere for team retreats.
Sicilian cuisine is a highlight. Teams can enjoy seafood, pasta dishes, local wines, and specialties like arancini and cannoli, often in group dining settings.
Logistics and travel distances should be planned carefully. Choosing one main base helps keep the schedule efficient and avoids too much time in transit.
For distributed teams, Sicily provides a setting that encourages connection through shared experiences. In our experience, teams benefit from the relaxed pace and social dining culture.
We couldn't do it without you. You were a huge support for us. We did a feedback survey asking the team how everything was, asking about the hotel, the food, the program etc. and they were able to rate from 1 to 10, & overall we have a 9.5 So it was really really successful!
The expectations were really high. We put a lot of pressure on you since the start, telling you about our last events in the Moroccan desert and in Eiffel Tower. But it was great. The organization was really smooth. The event was beyond expectation!
We did a survey with the guys, we have like mostly 9/10, or 10/10. People were really having so much fun… they were very happy with the choice of the place. The venue, the weather, the team dynamics, it all came together really well.
I really felt having you being part of it was such an asset. Just knowing that you were point in organizing this and then also if there was a question or problem we could just reach out directly was really helpful.
Everybody loved it! We did a post-offsite survey, and it was all vibes! Everything went to plan. One thing that we were all saying internally as well is like - I honestly don't think we would have made happen unless we had Surf Office.
It was great! People loved the balance of free time and activities. They loved that we gave them options on activities.
We have been doing this since 2008, so it was the 17th event this year. And the consensus was that this was the best ever. Everybody was super happy, they had lots of fun. So it was great.
People got together, people got to see each other. We had really good internal sessions, and also a lot of off time sessions. I feel Surf Office thought of a lot of things that one would not think when you're planning an off site in another country.
We have grown so much since our last event, so were a lot of people, and we needed those three days to talk, to interact with everyone... You handled it so beautifully. We did not have to worry about organizing or arranging anything. You guys did an amazing job.
The most popular team building activities are surf lessons, SUP lessons and tapas night but there are plenty more to choose from.
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