If you and your partner are so in love with the north of Spain, specifically the Basque Country, or you still don’t know why you should get married in the Basque region, you’re in luck because you’ve come to the right place. Below, you will find the best wedding venues in Basque Country.
Design hotels, wineries, farmhouses, seaside venues… you won’t know which venue to choose! And we can tell you that they all have something in common: they are unique and exclusive.
Vizcaya, Guipúzcoa and Álava offer us stunning and unique wedding venues, and we couldn’t choose just one province! Each and every one of them has a different charm.
It’s time for you to get to know the wedding venues in Basque Country to celebrate the wedding you’ve always dreamed of!
But first… Why choose Basque Country for my wedding?
Beaches, castles, medieval villages, vineyards, mountains, nature reserves, great gastronomy and good people Euskadi. There is nothing you can’t find there.
Nature, character and gastronomy are the words we use to describe this beautiful land, also it has great wines, and it is one of the most famous wineries in the whole country! Thanks to the Rioja Alavesa you can enjoy wine tourism here.
Basque Country is also one of the top destinations for surfing and boasts some of the best beaches in Spain, as well as the intense green of the countryside: mountains, rivers, valleys and forests overlook a sharp coastline.
Colourful balconies full of flowers, preserved medieval old towns, lively fishing quarters, colourful little houses, pintxos everywhere… And all this is so close to France!
With these settings, what couple wouldn’t want to look for wedding venues in Basque Country?
Venues for an intimate wedding in Basque Country
More and more brides and grooms prefer to avoid traditional and formal weddings and have only the most important people for the couple to share this unique moment in a more intimate and cozy way.
The cost of the wedding is much more economical, as having fewer guests means that you can invest the money that a wedding full of guests would cost in an intimate wedding venue in the Basque Country, for example:
1. San Miguel Palace
The Palace San Miguel, managed by Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection Hotel, is a unique setting for an intimate wedding in Bizkaia. It is located in Sodupe, fifteen minutes from the centre of Bilbao, and it has a multitude of spaces, both indoors and outdoors, which have been fitted out to accommodate the different moments of the wedding.
The estate, spacious and stately, revolves around an imposing historic mansion surrounded by vast gardens. A unique enclave which, as well as being the perfect setting for the banquet, offers the possibility of holding a beautiful outdoor civil ceremony.
2. Villa Lucía
For lovers of good wine, this estate is an ideal place to celebrate an intimate wedding in the province of Alava while enjoying the culture of wine. It has a wide range of spaces with impressive views of the vineyards and the Sierra de Cantabria.
One of its main attractions is its gardens, which include a botanical garden with more than 200 species of native and foreign plants, as well as handcrafted machinery from ancient times and waterfalls.
An explosion of nature to celebrate one of the most important days of your life.
Historic venues for a wedding in Basque Country
If you want to be part of the history of exceptional places, your best bet is to say “I do” in a historic venue.
In Basque Country you will find historic buildings of unparalleled beauty and enviable architecture. They are a different option that can be the greatest of treasures to celebrate in one of these places because they are home to history, culture, art and mystery.
If you want to organise your wedding in a historic venue, you will have an unforgettable experience while contributing to the preservation of the heritage of Basque Country.
1. San Joseren Palace
The Palace was built in 1916 as a family residence by the architect José Luis de Oriol in the centre of a large estate in the style of the time.
After a recent restoration and renovation process, San Joseren offers the opportunity to enjoy an emblematic and unique building, where tradition and modernity are placed at the service of companies and people.
San Joseren is a unique experience in the surroundings of Gran Bilbao. A stone’s throw from the city, but far from noise and interference, it has an excellent location, which makes it easy to reach from any point in the Metropolitan Area. Due to the features of this monumental complex, the site has been included in the Getxo cultural heritage list.
2. Loizaga Tower
The majestic fortress of Torre Loizaga, a former defensive bastion of the Ochoa García de Loyzaga lineage, stands in a captivating landscape in the mountains of Basque Country, 30 kilometres from Bilbao, in the Encartaciones region, since the 14th century. It was rescued from its ruins by the businessman and collector from Galdames, Miguel de la Vía, who undertook an important reconstruction work, where he preserved its original medieval aesthetics with a certain romantic character.
Its halls and gardens provide multiple combinations, making it possible to adapt a majestic space to the expectations and dreams of each client.
Torre Loizaga is home to the largest collection of Rolls-Royces in Europe and it also combines fantasy, excellent service and the quality of its gastronomy to conquer the most dreamy bride and groom.
3. Hotel Carlton
Hotel Carlton, which opened its doors in 1926, was the first luxury hotel in the city of Bilbao. It stands out for its beauty, splendor and classicism, with its grand entrances, staircases and beautiful glass windows. For this reason, it was declared an Architectural, Historical and Cultural Monument in 1995.
Charming venues for a wedding in Basque Country
Many brides and grooms are looking for a special location for their wedding day, with a unique charm that will make a difference on their big day.
Luxury hotels, farmhouses, classic, stately, rustic, urban, colourful spaces… These are surprising, original places with a lot of style to celebrate a charming wedding in Basque Country.
And the best thing is that in Basque Country there are an endless number of them for a movie-like wedding!
1. Aspaldiko
It is a unique and typical Basque farmhouse. The restaurant, which opened its doors in 1988, is located in a farmhouse dating from the 16th century, whose exterior façade, beams and ceilings are made of half-timbered wood. It is an example of popular architecture classified by the Basque Government as a cultural asset in the monument category.
It is a perfect setting for weddings. For indoor weddings, it offers a warm decoration that immerses us in an old baserri, and for outside weddings there are large gardens that can be perfect for civil ceremonies in a privileged natural environment.
2. Asador Arraiz
The ‘Pastoretxe’ farmhouse, a building which is almost 300 years old, with typical Basque architecture, was converted into the Asador Arraiz by its owners, from whom that place has absorbed its passion for catering.
Just 9 minutes from the centre of Bilbao, Asador Arraiz is a favourite for couples looking for an open-air wedding. The renewed character of its garden has become a real attraction, with short wave heating to ensure pleasant temperatures when the weather is bad.
In addition, an outdoor tent can accommodate 220 guests and there is a chill-out area with views of the Pagasarri on one side and Bilbao on the other, making it a unique setting with a rustic character.
3. Hotel María Cristina
Since its inauguration in 1912, the Hotel María Cristina has been intimately linked to the history and culture of the city of San Sebastián.
This Hotel was designed by the renowned architect Charles Mewes. The hotel has a perfect location and wonderful views of the sea, making the Hotel María Cristina one of the favourite accommodations of high circles.
In the summer of 1912, Spain’s regent Maria Cristina was the first person to cross the threshold. Four decades later, with the celebration of the San Sebastian Festival, the hotel welcomed great celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Woody Allen, Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Brad Pitt and Susan Sarandon.
Spaces overlooking the sea for a wedding in Basque Country
We have all dreamed of holding an event on the beach and it is very difficult to change our minds after that! The fact is that the sea offers spectacular and relaxing views (and never better said!).
On the Basque coast you will find a wide variety of romantic and beautiful places to celebrate your wedding, but always with sea views! Because there are some things we can’t do without when looking for wedding venues in Basque Country.
1. Miramar Palace
The Miramar Palace was built in 1893 according to a project by the English architect Ralph Selden Wornum at the request of Queen María Cristina. It is a 19th-century architectural ensemble that has become an incomparable setting for all kinds of events.
Miramar stands out for its history and architecture, but above all, for the views from its garden over the bay and Santa Clara Island.
2. Tamarises
Tamarises has seen 100 years of history passed before it, in front of the impassive image of the beach of Ereaga. Nowadays, it has become a reference point for the Biscayan hotel and catering trade in this privileged setting.
It has two terraces overlooking the sea and three halls with views of the beach providing all the facilities needed to host a wedding with a capacity for up to 300 guests. The atmosphere of this venue is relaxed, luminous, and totally refurbished. The venue is located on the first floor of number 4 of the Ereaga Quay.
3. Hotel Londres de Inglaterra
The Hotel Londres de Inglaterra is an extraordinary place to hold your wedding. This four-star hotel has a classic style with charm, its 19th century building is an icon of San Sebastian and Guipuzcoa. Its terrace offers breathtaking views of the bay of La Concha.
The lounges decorated in neutral tones create a relaxed and warm atmosphere in which to celebrate the moment. In addition, guests can enjoy and rest in the hotel rooms where they will find the best service, even the catering at the Mari Galant restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Donosti!
We know that deciding on a venue is not easy, so we are going to make it easier for you… Here we tell you why you should get married in Bilbao and about the best wedding venues in this city.
Also, if you are thinking about a wedding in San Sebastian, take a look at these unique venues to celebrate a wedding in the capital of Gipuzkoa.
Whichever province you choose in Basque Country, at Perfect Venue we will be happy to advise you and help you with your search for wedding venues in Basque Country.
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