Algodio BeachClub
Guests arrive at Algodio Beach Club to find themselves steps from the Atlantic, where a working restaurant transitions into an open-air celebration space as the sun descends over Praia do Norte.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- LIS · 50–65 minutes
- Open season
- July – December
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.3 /5 · 167
Algodio Beach Club is a restaurant destination wedding venue in Ericeira, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 50–65 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, December.
Algodio Beach Club in Ericeira, open July–December.
Guests arrive at Algodio Beach Club to find themselves steps from the Atlantic, where a working restaurant transitions into an open-air celebration space as the sun descends over Praia do Norte.
The venue's dining operation means your catering team works alongside professional kitchen staff, and your guests experience courses timed to the rhythm of the evening rather than assembled on a single plate.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the coastline while the sound of waves provides the natural soundtrack.
Amazing location right on the beach with great service! The vino verde is amazing. We ordered all the starters, so good!
4 notes, from the desk.
Direct beach access at Praia do Norte, one of Portugal's most consistent surfing beaches with year-round activity visible from the terrace
Licensed restaurant with full kitchen facilities and professional culinary staff available for coordination
Capacity accommodates 20–150 guests across indoor dining room and outdoor terrace areas
Sunset timing at Ericeira typically occurs between 5:15 PM (winter) and 9:30 PM (summer), allowing flexible ceremony scheduling
Best held in July, August, September.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Algodio Beach Club.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome drinks on terrace overlooking beach
- 3:30 PMCeremony begins at water's edge or on raised terrace
- 4:15 PMCocktail hour; guests move indoors as light begins to shift
- 5:00 PMSunset (winter) or 7:30 PM (summer); formal dinner service begins
- 8:00 PMToasts and dancing; venue transitions to evening lighting
Things worth knowing.
LIS · 50–65 minutes
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€4,500–9,500
Costs vary significantly by season (summer peak vs. winter off-season). Restaurant venues often require food/beverage spend rather than separate venue fees. Request itemized proposal from management.
Not publicly listed; confirm directly—may be waived with food/beverage minimum
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€45–75 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€80–150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
July – December
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we use the kitchen for our own catering, or must we use the restaurant's team?+
The venue operates as a functioning restaurant, so coordination with their culinary staff is standard. Discuss exclusive arrangements or external catering options directly with management, as this affects licensing and service flow.
What's the weather risk at Praia do Norte in different seasons?+
Winter months (November–February) bring Atlantic storms and unpredictable rain; spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most stable conditions. Summer (June–August) is drier but busier with tourists. Wind is consistent year-round due to the exposed beach location.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Algodio Beach Club is a restaurant venue without hotel rooms. Ericeira town center is 2–3 km away with multiple guesthouses and rental properties. Larger resorts are 10–15 km south in nearby towns.
How much advance notice do you require for wedding bookings?+
Contact the venue directly for availability windows. Restaurant venues typically require 2–4 months' notice to secure exclusive or semi-exclusive use, though this varies by season and guest count.
Hold dates at Algodio Beach Club.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.