Casa Modesta
Casa Modesta is a restored 19th-century rural manor house in the Algarve's Moncarapacho region, originally built as a working farm estate and painstakingly renovated to preserve its whitewashed stone architecture and period character.
Casa Modesta is a hotel destination wedding venue in Moncarapacho, Portugal, hosting 20 to 120 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Faro International Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International) (FAO), 45–55 minutes. Best months: May, July, August, September.
About Casa Modesta
Casa Modesta is a restored 19th-century rural manor house in the Algarve's Moncarapacho region, originally built as a working farm estate and painstakingly renovated to preserve its whitewashed stone architecture and period character.
The property maintains its heritage bones while offering modern hospitality infrastructure, creating an authentic Portuguese venue where ceremonies and receptions unfold within authentic countryside surroundings.
The estate spans 2 hectares of manicured gardens and traditional olive groves.
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What a wonderful place to be, to stay, to enjoy. Great staff, as Alexandre, and the owners are awesome, Nuno e Carlos know how to deal with their special hotel. The best was the breakfast, so tasty taht was a pity when finished.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FAO, 55 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 19th-century manor house with original whitewashed limestone exterior and traditional Algarve architectural details
- 2-hectare estate with Mediterranean gardens, olive groves, and shaded courtyard spaces
- On-site accommodation with 12 guest rooms averaging €85–120 per night
- Capacity for up to 120 seated guests in the restored main hall and terrace areas
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 16:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome reception in courtyard with local wine and cheese
- 10:00–11:00Ceremony in garden terrace; maximum 120 seated guests
- 11:30–13:00Cocktail hour in olive grove with canapés and Algarve aperitifs
- 13:30–17:00Lunch reception in main hall and adjacent garden terrace
- 17:00–23:00Afternoon tea, lawn games, sunset aperitifs; evening dancing in converted barn space
- 08:00–10:00Hosted breakfast; guest departure by noon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FAO · about 55 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Faro International Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International).
- Typical total
- €6,500–12,000Aisle estimate
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€6,500–12,000 for 50-guest wedding with 2-night stay and external catering
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €55–75 a headAisle estimate
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€55–75 (if external catering; service charge separate)
- Room rate
- €85–120 a nightAisle estimate
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€85–120 per room (12 rooms available; groups of 15+ may receive 10% discount)
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with May mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 289 701 096
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices exclude alcohol, overtime fees after 23:00, and décor rentals. Deposits typically 30% due upon booking; final balance 14 days before event. Wedding packages available upon request.
Questions about the venue
What is the earliest year the building dates to?+
Casa Modesta was constructed in the 1880s as a rural agricultural estate and underwent full structural restoration between 2010–2014.
Can guests stay on-site?+
Yes. The property offers 12 bedrooms distributed across converted farm buildings and the main house, with rates typically €85–120 per room per night.
What outdoor spaces are available?+
The estate includes a courtyard with century-old olive trees, a manicured garden terrace suitable for ceremonies, and shaded areas for cocktail receptions.
Is catering included?+
The venue does not provide in-house catering but maintains a preferred vendor list of regional Algarve suppliers and allows external caterers with advance approval.
What is the minimum guest count?+
Casa Modesta accommodates groups from 20 to 120 guests; minimum booking requirements vary by season and day of week.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.