11 of the Best Wedding Venues in Barcelona
A well-loved destination where you get the luxury of both city and coastal living, Barcelona is a seriously cool choice for an abroad wedding. Filled with buildings from the famous architect Antoni Gaudi who created the spectacular La Sagrada Familia and an impressive nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the city is brimming with culture and history that’s just waiting to be explored by you and your guests.
Below we’ve listed 10 of our favourite wedding venues in the city and its surrounding areas to help you on your venue hunt.
1. Masia Cabellut
Set within its own 30 hectare valley, Masia Cabellut is an incredibly serene and beautiful spot to get married. Featuring award-winning interiors that feel chic yet relaxed, the venue is surrounded by an abundance of lovely outdoor spots, including their aromatic Mediterranean garden, olive groves, vineyards and forest land.
Host a house party style wedding and take over the venue for a full weekend, making the most of all the beauty that Masia Cabellut has to offer. Say your vows against the backdrop of lush mountain hillside, followed by a wedding breakfast with up to 200 guests on their pretty terrace, within a customisable marquee or surrounded by romantic vines and olive groves. Serve delicious award-winning wine straight from their very own vineyard and party until the early hours, with no restriction on noise due to its private location.
The venue can sleep up to 16 guests, is just 45 minutes from Barcelona airport and features a 120 square metre pool, that’s perfect for relaxing and unwinding by on the days around the wedding.
2. Alcazar del Garraf
Set within 40 hectares of private gardens and forests in the calming Garraf National Park, Alcazar del Garraf is a wine finca dating back to the 17th century. Composed of a 2,500 square metre mansion, two swimming pools and extensive grounds, the stunning interior design is composed by the well-travelled art collector owner. The venue can host up to 250 guests and can sleep 22, with the ability to exchange your vows right by the sea. The venue is also heavily committed to sustainability, with the whole estate operating on renewable energy from solar panels.
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3. Castell d’Enfesta
A Medieval-Gothic imperial fortress dating back to the 10th century, Castell d’Enfesta has had a number of nobles and viscounts call it home. Recognised as a Cultural Heritage Site in 1988, the majestic castle is home to ancient towers, regal exterior arches and detailed interiors, that form a beautiful backdrop to your wedding day. Host your wedding ceremony in their adorned church if you wish or alfresco looking out over the rolling hills, followed by a reception on their terrace that can accommodate up to 160 guests.
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4. Masia Casa Nova
An authentic Spanish villa that has been recently renovated to combine traditional architecture with contemporary design, Masia Casa Nova is nestled within a 600 acre estate that is home to vast gardens, filled with palm trees and an infinity pool. Located close to the centre of Barcelona, the venue can host up to 150 guests and can sleep 41 guests too, with no curfew on when the wedding needs to end.
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5. Masia Victoria
Surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, this 15th century Catalan manor has been recently renovated to preserve its original character whilst bringing in modern amenities and creature comforts. The venue has several terraces to choose from for al fresco celebrations and has a fully air conditioned interior too. The venue can host up to 70 guests and sleep up to 28 and has a lovely infinity pool for you all to enjoy. It is also located right on the edge of a village, meaning shops, restaurants and cafes are all on your doorstep.
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6. Villa Catalina
Surrounded by 400 acres of secluded private grounds with views over the Mediterranean landscape and Penedés vineyards, Villa Catalina is a charming 18th century wedding venue. Complete with a large curved pool nestled within a tropical garden, a jacuzzi and a private courtyard, it has lots of lovely spaces in which to celebrate your wedding. Dine alfresco or in their recently renovated bodega which can be used as an indoor function room for up to 250 guests. The venue also has 15 bedrooms available, enabling over 30 guests to stay.
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7. This Must Be The Place
Located on the cusp of a valley overlooking the Catalan hill, This Must Be The Place was tailor made for weddings and events. Created by British owners Jo and Duncan who have backgrounds in music festivals, record labels and film production, the venue was brought to life after their tricky search for a destination wedding venue. Boasting some of the prettiest sunsets, the venue has several lovely spaces to choose from for hosting your wedding day. There’s Els Graners, a lovingly restored barn with bifold doors that open out onto the central courtyard of El Barri, a space that’s perfect for welcome drinks and ceremonies. They also have L’Era, a large open space surrounded by flowers and plants that’s ideal for a ceremony, along with an abundance of other green spaces to choose from.
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8. Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Positioned on the most exclusive shopping boulevard in the heart of the city, this well loved luxury hotel group seriously know how to do premium weddings and service. Host your wedding within their impressive interiors and on their outdoor terraces with up to 240 of you guests, with the ability to sleep them all within the hotel across their 120 bedrooms. Enjoy a delicious feast from their restaurant led by 7 Michelin star awarded chef Carme Ruscalleda, one of the most awarded female chefs in the world.
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9. Cotton House Hotel
A beautifully designed 5* spot, Cotton House Hotel is located in the former headquarters of the Cotton Textile Foundation and is a prominent 19th century neoclassical building that stands as a landmark in the city. Fully refurbished in 2015 by a critically acclaimed interior design, the venue has two lovely spaces to choose from for an intimate wedding ceremony and reception. Their cosy and elegant library can host up to 50 guests for either a ceremony or a reception, and their small dining room is great for more intimate dinners of up to 10 guests.
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10. Gran Hotel La Florida
An impressive and prominent building with sweeping views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea, Gran Hotel La Florida is regarded as one of the best luxury hotels in the city and is a lovely and calm spot within the buzz of the city. They have a plethora of unique spaces for romantic ceremonies and receptions both inside and out, for up to 170 guests along with its very own private discotheque, Club Luna. On the days around the wedding, make the most of their stunning 120 foot indoor outdoor pool and premium spa by L’Occitane.
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11. La Torre Dels Lleons
Built in the 19th century on the ruins of the Picalqués Castle, this historic venue still features traces that date impressively far back to the 2nd Century AD when it was owned by the Picalqués family, with theirs coat of arms still at the front door. Located just 8km from the centre of Barcelona and 12km from the city airport, the venue is a stunning spot for an alfresco wedding, against the backdrop of the grand Catalan farmhouse. it is owned by the catering company Sibaris catering who have over 20 years experiences in weddings, and have organised more the 500 events within this space.
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