Hotel

Casa Modesta

8700-128 Moncarapacho, Portugal, Portugal20–120 guests$$$

Type:Hotel

Capacity:20–120 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Faro International Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International) (FAO), 45–55 minutes

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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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
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Quick facts

Capacity20–120 guests

Venue typeHotel

Price range$$$

LocationPortugal

Nearest airportFAO

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Plan your wedding at Casa Modesta

Getting there

Faro International Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International) (FAO)

45–55 minutes to venue

Private car transfer

€60–80 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers)

45 minutes · Hotel arranges transfers via local car service; advance booking recommended

Rental car

€35–50 per day (rental agency dependent)

50 minutes · Self-drive via EN397 and regional roads; GPS/maps advised due to rural location

Taxi/rideshare

€45–70 depending on demand

50 minutes · Uber and local taxi services available from airport; surge pricing common during peak hours

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€800–1,200 (includes venue access, staff coordination, and setup for 3 hours)

Reception (per guest)

€55–75 (if external catering; service charge separate)

Accommodation (per night)

€85–120 per room (12 rooms available; groups of 15+ may receive 10% discount)

Estimated total

€6,500–12,000 for 50-guest wedding with 2-night stay and external catering

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.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday (day before)

16:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome reception in courtyard with local wine and cheese

Saturday

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

08:00–10:00Hosted breakfast; guest departure by noon

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

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.