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CasaModesta

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.

Ceremony
20 seated
Reception
120 seated
Nearest airport
FAO · 45–55 minutes
Price range
$$$
Google rating
4.6 /5 · 131

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.

01 · In a sentence

Casa Modesta in Moncarapacho.

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.

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. The rooms are nice, love the way the toilet is done, and the place is really special. I will be back, when i do not know, but for sure one day i will repeat the experience

Adriano Pimenta · on Google
02 · What sets it apart

4 notes on the house.

Note 01

19th-century manor house with original whitewashed limestone exterior and traditional Algarve architectural details

Note 02

2-hectare estate with Mediterranean gardens, olive groves, and shaded courtyard spaces

Note 03

On-site accommodation with 12 guest rooms averaging €85–120 per night

Note 04

Capacity for up to 120 seated guests in the restored main hall and terrace areas

04 · Hold a date

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July 2026
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05 · A sample weekend

How the weekend usually runs.

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Friday (day before) · day 01
  • 16:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome reception in courtyard with local wine and cheese
Saturday · day 02
  • 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
Sunday · day 03
  • 08:00–10:00Hosted breakfast; guest departure by noon
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

FAO · 45–55 minutes

Guests fly into Faro International Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International).

Typical total

€6,500–12,000

Prices exclude alcohol, overtime fees after 23:00, and décor rentals. Deposits typically 30% due upon booking; final balance 14 days before event. Peak season (May–September) rates higher. Wedding packages available upon request.

Ceremony fee

€800–1,200

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€55–75 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€85–120 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Direct line

289 701 096

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

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.

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