Spain is full of magical corners, venues that have been the most appropriate setting for films and series that have travelled around the world, and where memorable weddings can be held. Castles and palaces are two of the most popular locations for their majesty. Couples looking to organise a very romantic wedding rely on these types of places. Today we’re going to travel around Spain to find the most beautiful castles and palaces, where there are endless possibilities and scenarios for your wedding.
Peralada Castle is located in the centre of Alt Empordà (Girona), very close to spectacular natural landscapes such as the famous Costa Brava and the Aiguamolls del Empordà. The castle, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, is made up of an 8-hectare estate, ideal for holding any type of event surrounded by history and nature.
The Peralada Castle is part of the Peralada Resort, a leisure oasis comprising a five-star hotel, as well as a casino and a wonderful gastronomic offer. The catering team will meet all the gastronomic expectations of guests thanks to the creativity displayed in its dishes.
Belmonte Castle is a unique venue in Spain and an ideal wedding venue in Cuenca. It was built in 1456, this incredible building reopened its doors in 2010, after a major restoration that continued to maintain its historic atmosphere. The floor plan of the castle, created in the shape of a star, is a unique design that you will find only here. Just a small example of what you will find in this spectacular medieval building.
The Palacio de Cybeles has all the comforts and facilities needed to celebrate any wedding or event. It has several terraces with stunning views, during the summer months that become an ideal place to celebrate the aperitif, a cocktail dinner, or the open bar of the celebration. They can be closed exclusively or only one area can be rented to enjoy the day.
In addition, the first floor also has two rooms that can be adapted for other smaller events.
LA CARTUJA DE ARA CHRISTI MONASTERY
La Cartuja de Ara Christi Monastery is located in Valencia, and was built in the 17th century and declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, and is one of the most exclusive venues in the region for celebrating any type of celebration or social event.
La Cartuja de Ara Christi is managed by Gourmet Catering & Espacios which, with a great team of professionals, has managed to make this venue a point of reference in the area. The complex is surrounded by a completely landscaped area and six exclusive spaces in its interior, perfect and adapted to the tastes and needs of the clients.
Cap Rocat, located in a 30-hectare enclave, protected as a nature reserve with 2 kilometres of coastline, is the most secluded and private hotel in the Mediterranean.
Its restoration was a great challenge, as it is located in a fortress built to guard the Bay of Palma. It was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and listed as a National Monument, which means that it must comply with strict regulations. But Cap Rocat was finally completely renovated by Antonio Obrador, respecting its unique architecture and protected natural environment. A project that was recognised, among other awards, by the Europa Nostra Prize for highlighting the value of cultural and natural heritage.
In the heart of the protected natural area of Soto de Viñelas, which forms part of the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park in Madrid, stands the spectacular Viñelas Castle.
Its architecture is notable for its circular towers, the balcony on the facade, its columns and its pinnacles. The castle has two spaces: The Fuente Tena Pavilion, with a greenhouse perfect for cocktails, and The Hunting Pavilion, with spacious halls and beautiful gardens.
The Viñelas Castle is the perfect place to organise weddings with a capacity for up to 1000 guests.
Not far from Bilbao in a dream location, we can find the magnificent fortress of the Loizaga Tower, which was built in the 14th century, at the same time as the flag fights. Inside, it has rooms with a capacity of 1500m2, available for everything and outside, the gardens create the perfect atmosphere for a tailor-made event.
It is a space with a unique collection in Europe, the Miguel De La Vía Collection of Antique and Classic Cars, which includes all Rolls-Royce designs from 1910 to 1990, so that anyone holding their event there can enjoy them.
This historic Franciscan monastery was built on the site of a 13th century hermitage and in 1690 was founded by Francisco de Bournonville. In the 18th century it was rebuilt and later operated as a farmhouse. It is located 600 metres above sea level in the Guilleries mountain range, facing the Montseny natural park, in Girona, Catalonia.
The building is simple but very charming, 28.20 m wide and 3.60 m deep, with a semicircular apse, large stone walls and two beautiful side chapels.
Surprise your guests with a celebration in style at this Valencian establishment, located in an exceptional setting. Torrefiel is a beautiful place, located in Fontanars dels Alforins, a privileged area of the province where you can enjoy beautiful indoor spaces and incredible outdoor areas. It is a noble building owned by the Counts of Torrefiel, whose noble title was granted to its owners in 1816 by S.M. Ferdnando VII. An idyllic place to organise your celebration.
Jalpí Castle is a stately estate located in Arenys de Munt, in the province of Barcelona.
The castle was owned by Don Augusto Borràs i Jalpí, heir to a family of landowners, and his wife, Doña Sofía de Algorta y Albaroa, a maid from Lequeitio who belonged to a wealthy family. Their son, Don Miguel, fell in love with a young woman whose family never accepted him, which was the beginning of the family’s social decline.
Various historians assert that the Sant Marçal or Cerdanyola Castle was built during the first third of the 11th century, when the existence of the Sant Marçal church was already documented. Unlike the church, however, the Castle was not clearly mentioned until the first half of the 12th century. Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona, donated to his seneschal Ramon Guillem de Montcada various assets, including the Castle of Sant Marcial.
In 1225, the seneschal sold the castle to Ramon de Plegamans, whose son, Marimon de Plegamans, founded one of the most important families of the time, the Marimon family, whose descendants are the current owners of the castle.
The Torre Cellers castle was built above an old roman villa and restored in the 14th century. Years later, it was inhabited by the famous baron of Rocafort and two centuries later it started to be used as a farm. Many elements of its original construction remain and it has been recognised as the best-conserved castle in Catalonia.
It contains two cylindrical towers on each side, used at the time like firearms and preserves a clay oven discovered in restoration works. Like all the castles in that are, they are linked to legends about fairies, elves and ghosts.
Declared of Cultural Interest in Asturias, the castle of San Cucao is a unique location to celebrate any events. Its main hallmark is the famous tower of Valdés.
There is a space to officiate the ceremony outdoors, and also there are halls for indoor ceremonies. The banquet hall stands out for its high ceilings and decoration that combines medieval and avant-garde styles.
The Aldovea Palace dates back to the 18th century and is a Historic-Artistic Heritage Site. It is located in the Southeast Regional Park of Madrid, this great palace is an idyllic place that will make you feel as if you were in Tuscany.
You will be able to celebrate your wedding in a unique space, with spacious halls, and a central courtyard surrounded by 9,000 m2 of gardens with fountains, ponds, and gazebos that make it a dream place.
El Castillo del Buen Amor is a beautiful hotel surrounded by gardens and majestic halls where you can celebrate any kind of event, whether business or private, such as a wedding.
Its team has more than ten years of experience to help clients celebrate the event they have dreamed of. They offer a variety of services to make it an unforgettable moment, such as Thai candles, mechanical horses, or light balloons.
Mr. Francisco Trinxet built a modernist building designed by Joan Rubió y Bellver, a disciple of Gaudí, on the Can Bosch farmhouse. Its interiors were dominated by the furniture and crafts of the period and large objets of art. The part corresponding to the original house was converted into living quarters for the owners and the staff, as well as stables.
During the years of the Civil War, it was used as a military hospital and prison, and the building was completely damaged. Later, the family recovered it and returned the masía to its splendour, filling the house with exquisite furniture and works of art that form the current decoration of the Masía La Baronia venue.
Palacio Tondón is a unique architectural complex surrounded by vineyards and mountains where tradition and history blend with innovation, located in the municipality of Briñas (La Rioja), just a few minutes from the Barrio de la Estación. Its 7 hundred-year-old wineries are the ideal place to delve into the exciting world of wine and celebrate a wedding in a palace.
This hotel, built in the 16th century, has 33 rooms with style, elegance and comfort that combine to provide both the bride and groom and their guests with all the comfort possible on their wedding night.
The Castell de Tous, located very close to Barcelona, has more than 1,000 years of history. This mythical castle in the famous Catalan region of Anoia, reopened its doors. It was completely refurbished in 2017, thanks to the management of the company Espai Gastronomía. This medieval fortification was built in 960 and has a capacity for 200 people.
The Anoia region was for many centuries a frontier land and very famous for its castles. The Castell de Tous has been one of the great jewels and relics that have been preserved from that period and one of the best-preserved due to the owners who have been living in it uninterruptedly; first the Tous family, and later the Jerónimos brothers of the Murtra del Vall from Badalona. In 1918 it was bought by the Rojas family and has been kept by them until the present day.
Castle dels Sorells is a bucolic venue located in the municipality of Turis. It is ideal if you want to get married in a place with a peaceful atmosphere, far from the noise of the city.
There are outstanding features like spacious gardens and a large wine cellar with world-renowned cavas in Castle dels Sorells.
The Ducal Palace of Lerma, dating from the early 17th century and nowadays converted into a Parador, is a magnificent medieval-style venue for your wedding.
The Palace has a maximum capacity of 450 people and offers a multitude of spaces and halls, as well as a garden for outdoor events. There is also the opportunity to get married in the beautiful Collegiate Church of Lerma, just a few metres from the Parador.
It was built in the 15th century as the residence of the Dukes of Feria, and the Parador stands above the Palace of Zafra, with a spectacular façade and a beautiful interior that conserves elements of the old palace such as coffered ceilings and handrails.
It has rooms for up to 300 people, such as its chapel, with a Gothic-Mudejar dome, the Golden Room, its spectacular Renaissance courtyard and, of course, its beautiful Moorish-inspired garden.
PARADOR DE JARANDILLA DE LA VERA
This magnificent Parador is located in the province of Cáceres between water gorges, natural pools, chestnut and oak forests and natural landscapes.
You will fall in love with its parade ground, towers, large swimming pool and the olive and orange trees that surround it.
Can you imagine celebrating your wedding in such a special place?
The Parador de Alarcón will take you back to the Middle Ages with its monumentality, high-ceilinged halls, red and orange textiles and wrought-iron chandeliers.
It is located in one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Alarcón, which was declared as a Historic-Artistic Site for its beauty and harmony.
If you are passionate about the north of Spain and the sea, this is the perfect place to organise your wedding. You can celebrate the ceremony in one of the gardens overlooking the sea and the coast of France or in the nearby Manzano Church, which will make you feel like you’re in a real medieval fortress!
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