Andalusia is a very popular destination in Spain for weddings all year round, and celebrating a wedding on the beach in Andalusia is becoming a hot topic of conversation.
Yes, more and more couples are going to the south of the country to get married near the sea, but… Why do people want to say “I do” in this “salty” land?
Well, because its provinces, surrounded by the Atlantic and the Mediterranean are a paradise and a great option to celebrate a wedding on the beach. Did you know that many of the best beaches in Spain to get married are located in Andalusia? No wonder!
So, if you already know the advantages and disadvantages of celebrating a beach wedding and you know that your thing is to get married near the sea… it’s time to know the best beaches and the best luxury hotels in the south of the country to get married!
Get comfortable and let’s get started!
But first…
Why celebrate a wedding on the beach in Andalusia?
Because of its wide variety of venues, and this Autonomous Community has thousands of venues for celebrating a wedding on the beach, and with good weather!
Yes, Andalusia has a good climate and culture, and the south of Spain is full of sunshine at any time of the year and has a multitude of leisure and entertainment offers, because celebrating a beach wedding in Andalusia is not incompatible with spending a few days enjoying the destination!
It also has delicious gastronomy, who doesn’t want to taste some delicious dishes at their wedding reception? Its salmorejo, its gazpacho, its shrimp omelettes, its espetos or its oxtail, make Andalusia a very appetising destination to celebrate a wedding.
Moreover, its communications and infrastructures are state-of-the-art, with high-speed trains and thousands of kilometres of motorways, making travel easy and comfortable.
And now, without further ado, we present the best wedding venues in Andalusia divided by different communities and beach areas, choose the style that best suits you!
Wedding on the beaches of Huelva
You probably know the beaches of Huelva, or you have heard of them. If there is one thing they are known for, it is for having a very high quality of hotels that welcome visitors all along the coastline. Here you can enjoy incredible sunsets and unforgettable moments. Its spectacular waters will be the perfect setting for a dream wedding.
Beach wedding in El Rompido
Hotel Fuerte El Rompido
On the beachfront, illuminated by one of the two lighthouses that guard this village, is the Hotel Fuerte El Rompido, an establishment belonging to one of the Andalusian hotel chains with the most tradition and tradition. This is a perfect destination for couples in search of relaxation, especially thanks to its Spa and the range of activities for couples such as yoga, a photography course and even a sherry tasting.
Precise Resort El Rompido
The Precise Resort El Rompido – The Hotel is situated on a 36-hole golf course overlooking the marshes of the river Piedras, in a very quiet area. The hotel is set in beautiful gardens and offers bright and beautiful rooms with balconies, most of them with sea views. The hotel’s spa has an indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. Massages and facial treatments are also available.
Wedding on the beach in Punta Umbría
Barceló Punta Umbría Mar
It is a cosy Andalusian-style hotel that enjoys a privileged location in the province of Huelva. It is situated on a magnificent unspoilt beach, between the Marismas del Odiel Reserve and the Natural Park of Los Enebrales, and near the entrance to the fishing village with the same name, Punta Umbria. It also has a walkway that connects the hotel with the shore of the beach and Balinese beds with incredible views of the sea. And for those who love to relax, the hotel also has a health and wellness centre and a spa.
Barcelo Punta Umbria Beach Resort
The Barcelo Punta Umbria Beach Resort hotel is located at the entrance of Punta Umbria, in Huelva, on a spectacular and extensive wild beach. The rooms at this hotel in Punta Umbria are bright, spacious and fully equipped. You will have at your disposal a wide variety of market products and the best international cuisine. It also has a complete sports and leisure programme for all ages. Spa, gym, outdoor swimming pool areas for adults and a Balinese bed area.
Beach wedding in Mazagón
Parador de Mazagón
The Parador de Mazagón is located in a paradisiacal space of unequalled beauty, in the Doñana Natural Area, facing the ocean and next to a long virgin beach, in the middle of a lush pine forest. This is a privileged place to enjoy nature and the blue waters of the Atlantic, relax in the hammocks in the garden, swim in the swimming pools, do sport in the gym, or relax in the jacuzzi. Every detail is taken care of to make your stay a wonderful, unforgettable experience of relaxation.
Hotel Albaida Nature
Hotel Albaida Nature is just a short walk from Mazagón Beach, in the unspoilt area of the Costa de la Luz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, a relaxing terrace and a Zen garden. The hotel is surrounded by pine forests and the Doñana National Park. The hotel also offers a bicycle rental service and can organise horse riding and guided tours to the park.
Wedding on the beaches of Cádiz
The coast of Cadiz is probably the most popular destination for couples who decide to get married in Andalusia. And one of the reasons is that it has the whitest sandy beaches and the warmest water of all the Andalusian coast. Don’t miss out on the reasons to walk down the aisle in Cádiz and the most unique places to do so.
Beach wedding in Tarifa
Hotel Tarifa Lances
The Hotel THe Tarifa Lances is known for its modern design. It really keeps a captivating personality, its interior is “sprinkled” with typical Andalusian elements such as unique handicraft pieces. The hotel has several swimming pools and large gardens. In the adults-only area equipped with Balinese beds and sunbeds you can enjoy your days of sunbathing and swimming even more. Also, on the upper terrace of the hotel you will find the Pura Vida Terraza, where you can enjoy a delicious cocktail or a delicious coffee while admiring the breathtaking views over Tarifa, Morocco, the Strait of Gibraltar and Los Lances Beach.
Kook Hotel Tarifa
A new hotel concept in the heart of the old town with a charming rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Tarifa and the African coast in a unique and exquisitely decorated atmosphere. Kook Hotel is located within the ancient Tarifa Walls, 100 metres from the Puerta de Jerez. This accommodation is 8 minutes walk from Los Lances beach and the port, where you can catch the ferry to Tangier. Kook Hotel is very well located in a quiet atmosphere to relax and at the same time in the centre of the Tarifeña life.
Wedding on the beach in Zahara de los Atunes
Meliá Zahara Atlanterra
This hotel is located on the seafront with direct access to the spectacular Bahia de Plata beach in Zahara de los Atunes. In this authentic Andalusian palace you can enjoy a wide range of facilities, such as the fantastic lagoon pool with two integrated whirlpools and an aquabar. In addition to its splendid patios, spectacular gardens, Moorish-style fountains and well-tended vegetation, it also has spacious and bright rooms, distributed between the main building and 6 Andalusian patios.
Hotel Zahara Beach & Spa
Situated in Zahara de los Atunes, the HotelTUI SENSIMAR Zahara Beach & Spa enjoys an unbeatable location given its proximity to Atlanterra Beach and the town centre. The five-star resort is for adults only and boasts magnificent facilities and offers maximum comfort and exquisite services in a unique setting.
Wedding on the beaches of Malaga
The Costa del Sol offers the widest range of hotels on the entire Andalusian coast. With regard to its beaches, there is a wide difference between its westernmost area (bordering with Cadiz) and its easternmost area (bordering with Granada). As we move in this direction, the sand tends to leave its fine white colour, and gradually transforms into more greyish tones and less fine sand, to the point of seeing some beaches with small pebbles. If you are thinking of a wedding in Malaga, find out about its most spectacular wedding venues and the 15 reasons to get married here.
Beach wedding in Marbella
Hotel Vincci Selección Estrella Del Mar
Vincci Selección Estrella del Mar is a new establishment belonging to the Vincci Hoteles chain. Located in the town of Marbella, 8 km from the centre and 43 km from Malaga airport, the Vincci Selección Estrella del Mar is in an exceptional area in the heart of the Costa del Sol, in the area known as “Elviria-Las Chapas”, considered one of the best areas of the town and which has, without a doubt, the best beach on this part of the coast. In a modern Mediterranean style with Arabic influences, it has 137 rooms and suites impregnated with the style and elegance that characterises Vincci Hoteles.
Marriott’s Marbella Beach Resort
Marriott’S Marbella Beach Resort is a 5-star hotel with 288 rooms. Located within walking distance of Cabopino Beach, this is a luxury hotel to stay at in the Nikki Beach neighbourhood. Its rooms are decorated with elegant furnishings and the bathrooms are equipped with a Jacuzzi. Guests at Marriott’S Marbella Beach Resort will enjoy specialities of European cuisine at El Med restaurant.
Beach wedding in Benalmádena
Vincci Selección Aleysa
This beachfront boutique hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and views of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel has direct access to Benalmádena’s Las Gaviotas Beach and offers spacious rooms with sea views. The hotel is 1.5 km from the yacht harbour, where there is a shopping centre, bars and nightclubs. Torrequebrada Golf Course is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
Hotel Best Siroco
Hotel Best Siroco is just 250 metres from Torre Bermeja Beach. The hotel is surrounded by gardens and has 2 seasonal outdoor swimming pools. All rooms have a balcony. Rooms at Hotel Best Siroco are bright and feature wooden floors and furnishings. A gym, Turkish bath and sauna are available at a surcharge. Hotel Best Siroco is just 10 minutes’ walk from Torre Bermeja Marina and 3 km from Torrequebrada Golf Course.
Wedding on the beaches of Granada
If we go into the eastern coasts of Andalusia, we come to the Costa Tropical, which is the one that covers the entire coastal area of the province of Granada. The main characteristic of these beaches is that they are made of stone, not of sand. But they have some of the most crystalline waters of all Andalusian beaches. Don’t miss the reasons to get married in Granada and its most unique wedding venues.
Impressive Playa Granada
The complete facilities of the Impressive Playa Granada resort in Motril will allow you to enjoy multiple experiences in an environment that has it all, right on the beach, surrounded by a golf club and close to Sierra Nevada, with different possibilities to practice sports and get to know Granada and La Alpujarra. Among the free services of this 4-star complex are 6 tennis courts, outdoor swimming pools and evening entertainment. The hotel’s WellFit Spa has an indoor pool, sauna, hammam and hot tub. The Impressive Playa Granada’s restaurant also has a terrace and offers varied buffet-style meals. In addition, the à la carte restaurant La Bodega serves Mediterranean cuisine and a wide variety of Spanish wines. Leisure facilities at the Impressive Playa Granada include a large indoor theatre and a discotheque.
Elba Motril Grand Hotel
The Elba Motril Beach & Business Hotel is located next to Motril’s Poniente Beach, in the province of Granada. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub in the relaxation area and rooms with a terrace. Los Moriscos Golf Course is 1 km from the Elba Motril Beach & Business Hotel. Nerja Caves are 35 km away and the wonderful city of Granada is 55 km away.
Beach wedding in Almuñécar
Bahía Tropical
This stylish hotel faces Pozuelo Beach, just 2 km from the centre of Almuñécar. Guests can enjoy a spa area, free Wi-Fi and outdoor pools with sun terraces. Rooms at the Bahía Tropical are spacious and have a private terrace or balcony overlooking the pools. Hotel Bahía Tropical is located in Velilla Taramay, on the coast of Granada, near the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The spa area offers a solarium with Balinese-style beds, massage services, a Turkish bath, sauna, Scottish showers and a whirlpool bath.
Sol Los Fenicios
Sol by Meliá presents Sol Los Fenicios. Located on the seafront of the spectacular Playa de la Herradura beach, in the municipality of Almuñécar. With fabulous views of the sea and nature, it is the perfect choice for your beach wedding, thanks to the calm waters and subtropical climate. In this declared Natural Park of Cerro Gordo-Maro, you will find incredible sea beds with abundant flora, fauna and corals.
Wedding on the beaches of Almeria
It is the driest province of the entire Andalusian coast, but at the same time, the one with the largest number of unspoiled beaches in Andalusia. Almeria is privileged to have one of the largest and most beautiful natural parks in the world, Cabo de Gata. It was declared as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. On its beaches, you will find reefs, ruined castles and impressive cliffs. Its sand is fine and grey, and it is incredibly beautiful. Discover the best wedding venues in Almeria and the reasons why you should get married in this province.
Beach wedding in Retamar
Barceló Cabo de Gata
The Barceló Cabo de Gata hotel enjoys a privileged location, right on the beach and facing the Mediterranean Sea. Its direct access to the Cabo de Gata Natural Park makes it an unbeatable destination for people who like the beach, sun and nature. The hotel has 4,000 m2 of gardens, 4 outdoor swimming pools (one of them with an aerothermal system), restaurants and bars, both indoors and outdoors. Barceló Cabo de Gata has a complete U-Spa where you can enjoy a wide circuit of hydrotherapies, innovative beauty treatments or a workout in its sophisticated fitness centre.
Cabogata Beach Hotel
Nestled in paradise, located on the beachfront and framed by panoramic views of Cabo de Gata, the Bay of Almeria and the Mediterranean Sea, after a complete and luxurious refurbishment the new 5 star Cabogata Beach Hotel combines the cosmopolitan ambience of a 5 star city hotel with the unrivalled charm of a resort. Due to its superb location, the Cabogata Beach is the perfect base from which to explore this incredible area of the Almeria coast, situated just a few kilometres from the airport, close to the city of Almeria, the Alboran Golf Course and the World Heritage Site of Cabo de Gata.
Wedding on the beach in Roquetas de Mar
Hotel Envia Almeria Spa & Golf
Set on the Envia Golf Course, a 15-minute drive from Almeria, this elegant 5-star hotel offers swimming pools, a wellness centre and wonderful views. The air-conditioned rooms have extra-large bathrooms and a balcony or large window. The St Andrews Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including Spanish and international dishes. El Mirador offers à la carte dining and views of the golf course, and the tranquil Murfield bar offers coffee and drinks.
Protur Roquetas Hotel & Spa
Located on the beachfront in Roquetas de Mar, the stylish Protur Roquetas Hotel & Spa features 4 swimming pools, a spa with Turkish bath and a gym. The Biomar spa offers saunas, an indoor pool, several relaxing showers and a chill-out area. There is a buffet restaurant and 2 themed restaurants. The hotel also has a lounge bar and a pool bar.
Do you see that it is a perfect destination to get married and, moreover, to enjoy a holiday?
There’s a reason why it’s one of the favourite destinations for foreigners to get married in Spain! And if you’re still hungry for more… These are the best wedding venues in Andalusia to get married in style.
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