Monte Amarelo is an estate destination wedding venue in Olhão, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Faro International Airport (Aeroporto de Faro) (FAO), 45 minutes. Best months: May, July, August, September.
Monte Amarelo
Monte Amarelo operates as a working estate in the Algarve's quiet eastern region, giving couples a genuine agricultural backdrop rather than a purpose-built venue.
About Monte Amarelo
Monte Amarelo operates as a working estate in the Algarve's quiet eastern region, giving couples a genuine agricultural backdrop rather than a purpose-built venue.
Located on Estrada Nacional 125 near Olhão, the property offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces across its grounds.
With a 4.5-star Google rating, it's proven reliable for hosting 20–150 guests with on-site coordination.
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Beautiful place to visit was very impressed with everything
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FAO, 45 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Rural estate setting on working land in Sitio da Meia Légua, near Olhão
- Flexible capacity: accommodates 20–150 guests across multiple spaces
- 4.5/5 Google rating from verified events
- Direct access via Estrada Nacional 125; 45 minutes to Faro Airport
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in at local hotels; welcome drinks at venue
- 10:00–11:00Pre-ceremony photos on estate grounds
- 11:30–12:00Ceremony (outdoor or covered area)
- 12:00–14:00Cocktail hour and photos
- 14:00–22:00Reception: dinner, speeches, dancing
- 10:00–12:00Optional farewell breakfast
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FAO · 45 minutes
Guests fly into Faro International Airport (Aeroporto de Faro).
- Typical total
- €3,000–10,500Aisle estimate
Prices vary by season, guest count, and selected services. Contact Monte Amarelo at http://www.monteamareloeventos.pt/ for detailed quotes.
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€3,000–10,500 for 50 guests (ceremony + reception + coordination)
- Ceremony fee
- Upon requestAisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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Upon request (contact venue)
- Reception
- €40–70 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€40–70 (estimated; confirm pricing directly)
- Room rate
- €60–150 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€60–150 (Olhão hotels); €80–180 (Faro hotels)
- Weather window
- May, July – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 914 587 209
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Contact Monte Amarelo directly via their website to confirm catering policies and any preferred vendor lists.
Is the venue accessible by public transport?+
The estate is on a main road (EN125) but located outside Olhão's town center. Rental car or shuttle service from Faro Airport is recommended.
What's the weather like in the Algarve during wedding season?+
May–September offers warm, dry conditions (25–30°C). Late spring and early autumn provide comfortable temperatures with lower rain risk.
Are there hotels nearby?+
Olhão, 10–15 minutes away, has multiple hotels and guest houses. Faro city (45 minutes) offers broader accommodation options.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.