Parque daMina
Parque da Mina offers garden ceremony and reception spaces across 8 hectares in rural Portugal's Alentejo region, requiring couples to plan logistics early given its remote location.
- Ceremony
- 30 seated
- Reception
- 200 seated
- Nearest airport
- LIS · 1.5 hours
- Open season
- May – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.3 /5 · 730
Parque da Mina is a garden destination wedding venue in 8550-391, Portugal, hosting 30 to 200 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 1.5 hours. Best months: May, July, August, September.
Parque da Mina in 8550-391, open May–September.
Parque da Mina offers garden ceremony and reception spaces across 8 hectares in rural Portugal's Alentejo region, requiring couples to plan logistics early given its remote location.
The venue provides flexibility for outdoor celebrations with natural landscapes as your backdrop.
Multiple event areas allow you to separate ceremony and reception spaces.
This is quite a weird place. We went expecting an old mine experience, but ended with a zoo/farm/old house/vintage farm machinery experience. There's about an hour's worth of entertainment for the casual visitor, but looked like a really interesting place to stay (glamping) for a while.
4 notes, from the desk.
8 hectares of garden grounds with woodland areas suitable for ceremonies and receptions
Located in Alentejo region known for wine production and rural Portuguese hospitality
Google rating of 4.3/5 from verified guests
Multiple outdoor spaces allowing creative event layout and flow
Best held in May, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Parque da Mina.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 14:00Guest arrival and check-in at accommodations in Évora area
- 18:00Welcome dinner or casual gathering at venue
- 10:00Ceremony in garden spaces
- 12:00Cocktail hour and garden stroll
- 13:30Reception and dinner
- 22:00Dancing and evening celebration
- 11:00Farewell breakfast or brunch for remaining guests
Things worth knowing.
LIS · 1.5 hours
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€3,500-7,000
Pricing varies by season and services selected. Rural location requires factoring in transportation, off-site accommodations, and potentially higher vendor travel costs. Request detailed quote from venue.
Contact venue
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€50-80 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€80-150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
May – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
What is the terrain like at Parque da Mina?+
The 8-hectare property features gardens and woodland areas across varying elevation. Paths between spaces are generally accessible, though the natural landscape means some sections may be uneven. Venue staff can advise on specific site logistics during planning.
What weather considerations should we account for?+
Alentejo experiences hot, dry summers and mild winters. Plan for intense sun in July-August. The venue's garden setting provides some natural shade, but backup or tent coverage is recommended for ceremonies and receptions.
Are accommodations available on-site?+
Check directly with the venue regarding lodging options. The rural location means guests may need to arrange nearby accommodations in surrounding villages or towns within 30 minutes' drive.
What is the nearest city for guest logistics?+
Évora, approximately 45 kilometers away, offers hotels, restaurants, and services. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and convenient base for destination wedding guests.
Are catering and vendor services included?+
Contact the venue directly via their website to confirm what services are included, what vendors are approved, and pricing structures for catering, décor, and coordination.
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Hold dates at Parque da Mina.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.