Douro Scala is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cidadelhe, Portugal, hosting 100 at dinner. Best months: May, June, July, September.

Douro Scala

CidadelheVila Real, Portugal

Douro Scala is a historic hotel in Cidadelhe, Portugal, with 59 rooms, an on-site chapel, gardens, a vineyard and mountain views.

Guests
100 at dinner
Rooms
59 rooms
Cost
From €90a head
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
Best weather May–JulAisle estimate
Getting there
OPOabout 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Douro Scala is a historic hotel in Cidadelhe, Portugal, with 59 rooms, an on-site chapel, gardens, a vineyard and mountain views.

Ceremonies and receptions can be held indoors or outdoors, with seated dining for up to 100 guests in the meeting and banquet space.

Catering is handled in house from EUR 90 per head, including vegetarian and vegan options, and the venue is accessible.

Accommodation ranges from twin and double rooms with garden or mountain views to rooms in the historical building, a suite with mountain view and a family room sleeping four, plus a pool, bar and on-site parking.

  • Chapel on site, with both indoor and outdoor reception options
  • Seated dining for up to 100 guests in the meeting and banquet space
  • 59 rooms, including a family room for four and a suite with mountain view
  • In-house catering from EUR 90 per head, with vegetarian and vegan options

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Douro Scala cost?
The venue quotes from €90 a head.
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How many guests does Douro Scala hold?
Douro Scala holds 100 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Douro Scala?
Yes. 59 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Douro Scala?
Best weather: May – July.
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How do guests get to Douro Scala?
Fly into OPO, about 1 h 15 by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
59 rooms
Room types
8 listed

House rules

Pets
No

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: good
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Nearest airport
OPO, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
254 890 020
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Reviews of Douro Scala

“We visted in a group for 1 night on Wed. 7 Oct. 2026. We had room no. 16 in the new extension.”

Philip BurgessRead the whole review on Google

4.4out of 5, from 1,742 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we bring our own caterer?
No. Catering is provided in house and external caterers are not permitted. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How much does a wedding cost?
Pricing is per head and starts at EUR 90, which includes catering. Full package details are available at https://www.casamentos.pt/hotel-casamento/hotel-douro-scala--e131279.
Is there a chapel for the ceremony?
Yes, there is a chapel on site. Receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
How many guests can you seat for dinner?
Up to 100 guests can be seated for dining, and the venue accepts bookings from a minimum of 2 people.
Can we bring our dog?
No, pets are not allowed at the venue.

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From €90a head

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