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Your wedding is a really special experience. Makes sense to make the day as memorable as possible. And when it comes to making your wedding day truly amazing, you have got to pay attention to the venue. When it comes to wedding venues in Spain, Alicante is hands down one of our favorites!
There are tons of Alicante wedding venues to choose from, and the city with its breathtaking views, modernized locations and ancient architecture offers the perfect blend of tradition entwined with contemporary.
Being an international destination wedding photographer born in Murcia, a city 45min. away from Alicante, I know how much this region has to offer as a wedding destination. In this guide, we will outline the reasons why Alicante is the perfect spot for a wedding & some of its best wedding venues.
Let us take you on a journey of some of the most romantic and beautiful Alicante wedding venues including villas, hotels, restaurants, mansions, and fincas.
10 of our best Alicante wedding venues that we’ll also discuss ahead are:
- La Moreria in Altea la Vella
- La Finca Resort
- La Torreta de Bayona
- Finca Mari Ana
- Hort De Nal
- El Parador Del Mar Menor
- Hotel Montiboli
- Cala Clemence Del Portich
- Finca El Senoret
- Hotel Villa Gadea
A bit about us
Hi, this is Dani & Mishka and we are a couple from the USA & Spain. We have been living in Guatemala and doing wedding photography for the last 10 years. During summers (Jun-Oct) we visit our families in the USA & Europe and cover weddings throughout both continents.
So far we have photographed over 400 weddings, won many international awards, and been featured in more than 30 international blogs. We were also named among the 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography by Rangefinder Magazine in 2019. If you are not part of the wedding industry you might not know, but the Rangefinders awards are sort of the Oscars of wedding photography!
Why Have Your Wedding In Alicante?
Alicante is a truly liveable and enjoyable city in Spain, offering everything you need to have a relaxing, meaningful, and memorable experience. Situated on the Costa Blanca, Alicante is famous for its pleasant climate, stunning monuments and unique culture.
We thought to list down some of the reasons we think Alicante is the perfect wedding spot.
Lovely, Pleasant Climate
Sun shines for around 330 days during the year on Alicante giving the city a very warm and pleasant weather. The sun coupled with the sea creates a very refreshing atmosphere. Imagine getting married in a stunning location with the sea on one side, and the sun softly caressing your face.
Delicious and Affordable Food
A wedding is never complete without scrumptious food. And Alicante has a lot of it to offer. A huge variety of delectable foods await you in Alicante. From paella to tapas to arroz a banda, you get it all there. Plus, the food is easy on the pocket too
Lots of Wedding Venues, Alicante
There are tons of splendid places that serve as magnificent wedding venues in Alicante, Spain. It has some of the finest orthodox churches that can serve as great places for the main wedding ceremony. Not to forget the charming neighborhoods like Santa Cruz where you can plan a nice, cozy wedding.
You’ll also come across many spectacular salinas with landscapes similar to those we see in romantic movies. Oh and that reminds me, some of the most incredibly preserved castles with mesmerizing sunset views are also in Alicante.
So when it comes to having a wedding in Alicante, there is no shortage of venues. I’ll also be discussing some of the best Alicante wedding venues moving on so stay with me. 🙂
Fascinating and Exciting Nightlife
A wedding becomes more wholesome with an after-party. And when it comes to having an unforgettable after-party, Alicante is just the place to have it in. With streets packed with engaging and fun parties that last till sunrise, and scores of national and international beats to keep you on your feet, the city has an exciting nightlife.
Rich Culture and Traditions
Spain is a very culturally rich country. That’s one of the reasons we love living here. Alicante is brimming with rich culture and heritage that adds a very unique flavor to a wedding. Combine that with their festivals like the Easter processions, Saint John bonfires and the Carnival, you’ve got yourself a fantastic atmosphere.
See, there are quite a number of reasons why you should plan a wedding in Alicante. How about we share some Alicante wedding venues now right?
Best Alicante Wedding Venues to Get Married In
After covering many romantic and beautiful weddings in Spain, particularly in Alicante, we can safely say we know quite a lot about some of the best wedding venues, Alicante Spain.
Amongst the Alicante wedding venues, you can find villas, resorts, hotels in the villages and city centers. This is how we structured our list of the top wedding venues in Alicante, Spain so you find the ideal spot easily.
To make things easier for you, I have added in the following information about all the venues discussed below:
- Type of Venue
- The capacity of people can accommodate
- Exact location
- Type of facilities the venue has
- The website link for the venue so you can peruse through it easily
Let’s get started then.
1- La Moreria in Altea la Vella
Also referred to as ‘The Moreria Land’, La Moreira is a finca or villa located in the Altea la Vella. Constructed in 1790 and once owned by Altea’s countess, this finca has a very authentic, rustic and gorgeous appeal. This private villa is accompanied by a scenic landscape that definitely makes it one of the best wedding venues near Alicante.
Type
It is a villa or a finca as they call it in Spanish with a very warm and contemporary vibe.
Capacity
It can accommodate around 16 to 18 guests, so if you want a small, cozy wedding, this finca works well for you.
Cost
Staying in La Moreria will cost you between 400€ and 750€.
Location
La Moreria is located in Altea, a charming town in Alicante.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- 8 rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Gardens
- Private pool
- Barbecue
- Fireplace
2- La Finca Resort
La Finca resort is nothing short of a paradise. Located on Costa Blanca, this resort is one of the most popular Alicante wedding venues. With impeccable architecture and world-class amenities along with 3 golf courses, spa facilities and sports services, it is for sure a great place to have a wedding.
Since it is a well-structured and maintained hotel with around 120 rooms, it is a good option to explore if you’re planning a big wedding and have an extensive guest list.
Type
La Finca Resort is a 5-star hotel with a fantastic spa facility and is famous for being a great venue for weddings, celebrations and corporate events.
Capacity
Depending on the type of wedding you are planning, La Finca has enough space to accommodate up to 300 people. You can also have small weddings of around 10 to 15 people there.
Cost
The prices of different rooms in La Finca are different. Moreover, the prices also vary from season to season. Currently, the cost for one night stay in a room is around 140 €.
Location
La Finca Resort is situated in Alicante’s suburbs and is about a 10-minute drive from the airport which makes it a good spot for your wedding if you expect guests flying from different places.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- 120 rooms
- Gardens
- Swimming pool
- Barbecue
- Spa
- Golf
- Gym
Learn More About the venue here
3- La Torreta de Bayona
La Torreta de Bayona is a really pretty finca with a majestic appeal. From christenings to communions to corporate events to weddings- you can plan any sort of event here. Its gorgeous architecture along with the scenic landscape that includes groves, lakes and meadows make it quite an ideal location for a wedding.
Type
La Torreta de Bayona is a finca with a magnificent landscape and gorgeous views that add just the perfect element of glamor to your wedding.
Capacity
Depending on the spot you choose for your wedding in La Torreta de Bayona, it can accommodate around 300 people easily.
Cost
The wedding cost at La Torreta de Bayona ranges between 1000 and 10,000 €. It can go beyond that if you have a large wedding and avail services such as lighting, entertainment, flowers etc.
Location
This finca is located in Pujada Borratxina, 45, 03110 Mutxamel, Alacant in Spain.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- Meadows
- Groves
- Food
- Decoration
- Hair & Makeup
- Flowers
- Lighting
- Entertainment & DJ
- Open bar
- Videography & photography
4- Finca Mari Ana
La Finca Mari Ana is an exquisite villa with open spaces and garden areas to host all types of celebrations including weddings, birthday parties, engagement ceremonies and the likes. It is established on a space of around 4000 square meters. Dotted by ornamental plants, fountains, ponds and gardens, it is one of the most alluring Alicante wedding venues.
Type
Finca Mari Ana is a traditional Spanish villa aka finca that serves as one of the best wedding venues Alicante.
Capacity
It can easily house around 400 to 600 guests, but it does not have rooms for accommodation.
Cost
The cost of having a wedding ceremony in Finca Mari Ana varies between 1000 and 10,000 €, and even higher depending on the number of guests, decorations, menu and extra amenities you get.
Location
Finca Mari Ana is located in Elche, Alicante.
Facilities
It has the following faciities to enjoy:
- Old house
- Ceremony area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Parking area
- Fountains
- Interior lounge
- Chapel
- Tent
- Dance area
Learn More about the venue here
5- Hort De Nal
Nestling in the center of Elche, this Finca has unique architecture and exquisite gardens. Hort De Nal has been deemed a cultural heritage asset which is one of the reasons that make it a special wedding venue in Alicante. Its majestic building with gorgeous gardens coupled with the Mediterranean climate will make you fall in love with the place just like you fell in love with your better-half-to-be.
It is a mansion with accommodation options so you and your guests can stay there comfortably.
Capacity
Hort De Nal can host around 300 guests comfortably.
Cost
A wedding ceremony and party at Hort De Nal will cost around 2000 and 10,000 €. Well, if you are inviting over 100 guests and plan to have many services such as hair, makeup, flowers, decorations, music etc. expect the cost to go even higher.
Location
This finca is located in Elche, Alicante.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- 8 luxuriously decorated rooms
- Lawns
- Interior lounge
- Pool area
- Gardens laced with palm, lemon, pomegranate and orange trees
- Parking facility
Learn more about the venue here
6- El Parador Del Mar Menor
If you love the sea, enjoy delectable food, and are in for a pleasant, breezy wedding, El Parador Del Mar Menor is what you’re looking for. Right on the Mediterranean Sea’s shore, this happening restaurant has a very rustic and calming appeal.
You get to enjoy breathtaking views of the sea, Ciervo Island and the Las Salinas de Marchamalo. From the photography point of view, you can have many stunning shots when the afternoon sun offers a charming display of color and light. This is a huge reason why we feel it is one of the most romantic and scenic Alicante wedding venues
Type
Basically, El Parador del Mar Menor is a restaurant with a gorgeous view of the sea. Since it is on the seaside, you can easily plan your wedding there.
Capacity
El Parador del Mar Menor has enough capacity to host around 200 guests.
Cost
Depending on the kind of menu you select for your wedding, the number of people you invite and any extra amenities you get, the cost of your wedding in El Parador del Mar Menor will be around 3000 and 10,000 €, but can go higher than that too. It would be wise to get the help of a wedding planner Alicante to minimize your costs.
Location
This restaurant is located in Murcia, Spain, and is positioned between Cabo de Palos and La Manga.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- Great views
- Mouth-watering food
- Sea, landscapes and island views
Learn more about the venue here
7- Hotel Montiboli
Located beautifully on a cliff, Hotel Montiboli offers such mesmerizing views of the Mediterranean Sea that you’d fall in love with the place and your better-half over and over again. If you have always dreamt of a wedding at the seaside, we’d suggest you definitely consider this venue.
Your guests can comfortably stay in the hotel while you can organize your entire wedding reception and party indoors or outdoors. It is one of those wedding venues Alicante that never loses its charm.
Type
Hotel Montiboli is a hotel with a finca-like appeal. It is quite a great venue for wedding receptions and engagement parties.
Capacity
Around 150 guests can be easily accommodated in the hotel.
Cost
One night stay at Hotel Montiboli, Alicante costs around €226. Planning a whole wedding reception will cost between 3000 and 12,000 € with variations in the cost according to the services you get, and the number of people you invite.
Location
Located in Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain, Hotel Montiboli overlooks the Mediterranean sea.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- 85 rooms for accommodation
- Pool
- Indoor sitting and arrangement
- Outdoor sitting and arrangement
- Parking area
- Gorgeous views
Learn More about the venue here
8- Cala Clemence Del Portich
Those who have been to Cala Clemence often call it a ‘tribute to the sea.’ The restaurant rests on the seashore and has a unique, bohemian style. The table settings, the lighting, the lamps and the salty breeze coupled with the stunning sunsets make this quite a great choice for fun and laid-back weddings. If that’s your style, we’d say go ahead with Cala Clemence.
Type
Cala Clemence Del Portich is a Mediterranean restaurant offering a great selection of Mediterranean cuisine.
Capacity
You can easily arrange a wedding for around 120 guests at Cala Clemence Del Portich.
Cost
From Boho to Chic to Hipster- you can have all kinds of wedding celebrations here. The cost once again varies between 3000 and 10,000 € depending largely on the number of guests and food items you order.
Location
Cala Clemence is in Javea right between Valencia and Alicante, in front of Ibiza.
We are located in Javea, between Alicante and Valencia (Costa Blanca) just in front of Ibiza, surrounded by blue skies and the smell of salt.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- Fascinating views
- Mediterranean restaurant and cuisine
- Decorations and lighting
Learn more about the venue here
9- Finca El Senoret
Owned and rehabilitated by Don Pedro Maria Orts, a renowned historian and lawyer, Finca El Senoret is a lovely villa to have your wedding in. Its main house is a great spot for the ceremony as it gives separate access to the groom and bride for their entrances.
You can even have your wedding party in its ‘Sagua’ which has a swimming pool and is graced with pine trees that give it a refreshing feel. It has an indoors arrangement too so you can plan your Alicante wedding here at any time of the year.
Type
El Senoret, also written as Senyoret is a finca and one of the finest preserved buildings set in Benidorm.
Capacity
Having a capacity of about 300 people, Finca El Senoret is a very warm option for big weddings.
Cost
Different menus cost differently at El Senoret, but the price varies between 70 € and 100 €. As for planning a whole wedding, it will cost somewhere between 3000 and 10,000 € depending a lot on whether you have a small ceremony and reception or an extravagant one.
Location
It nestles on Benidorm, Alicante in Spain, and it will take you roughly 2 hours to reach it from the airport.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- Gardens
- Indoor sitting arrangement
- Outdoor sitting arrangement
- Parking facility
- Gorgeous views
Learn More about the venue here
10- Hotel Villa Gadea
La Gadea is an elegant hotel with surroundings that will certainly enchant you for a long time. It has pools, terraces and great food that will keep you and your guests quite happy. Another plus point of Villa Gadea is that the management is an expert in organizing events including weddings, and has been doing so for last 15 years so you’ll be in good hands in that area.
If you want a properly planned wedding with no hiccups, Villa Gadea is undoubtedly one of the best and most sophisticated Alicante wedding venues.
Type
La Villa Gadea is an exquisite hotel where you can plan a luxurious wedding in style.
Capacity
Villa Gadea has enough capacity to host celebrations of around 300 guests.
Cost
It currently has one menu option with entres, appetizers, and dessert that costs around 130 €. To plan a wedding there including the ceremony and reception, keep a budget of around 5000 and 15,000 €.
Location
It is located in Altea in Alicante, right between Isla de la Olla and Sierra de Bernia. Plus, it is on a 35 minutes drive from Alicante which makes it quite an ideal location.
Facilities
It has the following features and amenities:
- Rooms
- Swimming pool
- Indoor sitting
- Terraces
- Gardens
- Outdoor sitting
Learn more about the venue here
We love weddings and we love Alicante. This is why we feel having a wedding in Alicante is a super-fun and great idea. Plus, since we are from the neighboring town of Murcia we know Alicante well and know how it can be one of the best places in the World to get married. Since every couple is different, it is best to go through these venues and then pick one that suits your style. We’d be more than happy to photograph you on your special day.
With Everything Covered about Alicante wedding venues, Time to Focus on the Wedding Photography
Once your wedding day ends, you’ll want to revisit it again. That’s where the importance of photography kicks in. You’d want a wedding photographer in Alicante who understands and celebrates love and the diversity it encompasses. Someone who is as passionate and involved into your happiness as you are.
Often it so happens that you have a lot of stress looming over your head on your wedding day, but you certainly don’t want that to reflect in the wedding photos. You need a destination wedding photographer who understands that and makes you feel comfortable enough so you feel no pressure and can relax.
Also, it is important to go for a photographer who knows to make the shoot about you, your partner and the love you share, and lets those emotions show in the pictures. This way your entire shoot becomes like a memento of your special day. And yes, make sure to opt for someone you connect with and whose work you enjoy.
So How About You Get in Touch With Us…?
Having done wedding photography in different locations for years, we’d be more than happy to capture the special moments of your day for you. We love creating documentary and fine-arts styled photographs, and make it a point to make your wedding photoshoot only about you and your partner. Our photos will truly reflect the magical bond you two share and will serve as beautiful keepsakes of your wedding day for years to come.
We are experienced in our field, but we know how to focus more on the couple’s needs and take each of their input into consideration so, with us, you will always feel heard. Plus, we can also connect you with venue owners, wedding planners, caterers, and other vendors you need for your wedding according to your budget.
Most importantly, we celebrate and understand love, so we can really capture the love you and your spouse-to-be share in the little things you do, and bring those moments to life in our photographs. Why don’t we get on a call, know your wedding photography needs and get the ball rolling?
