Quinta da Barreta is an estate destination wedding venue in Alcabideche, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 45–60 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, December.
Quinta da Barreta
Quinta da Barreta offers couples a working estate venue where logistics actually work, the 8-hectare property in Alcabideche provides both ceremony and reception spaces without the typical vendor coordination headaches.
About Quinta da Barreta
Quinta da Barreta offers couples a working estate venue where logistics actually work, the 8-hectare property in Alcabideche provides both ceremony and reception spaces without the typical vendor coordination headaches.
Set on established grounds with mature gardens, the venue handles multiple events simultaneously, meaning your timeline stays flexible.
Portuguese hospitality and direct access via the main road eliminate the remote-location complications many destination weddings face.
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Trey Oakley · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 300 guests
Money
- Price
- From €110 per head
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIS, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, elegantAisle estimate
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 8-hectare estate with dedicated ceremony and reception pavilions on single property
- Accommodates 20–150 guests with on-site flexibility for staggered timelines
- 4.7/5 Google rating based on verified guest reviews
- Direct road access via R. Humberto Delgado eliminates lengthy transfer drives
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PMGuests arrive in Lisbon; rehearsal dinner at nearby Cascais restaurant or on-estate if venue available
- 10:00 AMVenue access opens; vendor setup (florals, linens, catering stations)
- 2:30 PMGuest arrival and aperitif in garden areas
- 3:30 PMCeremony in pavilion or garden
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour and group photos on grounds
- 6:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMOptional post-wedding brunch (if booked separately)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIS · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport.
- Typical total
- €6,500–12,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€6,500–12,000 for 75 guests (ceremony + reception, excluding decor, photography, florals)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €45–65 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€45–65 (catering, not included in venue fee)
- Room rate
- €80–150 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€80–150 (nearby hotels in Alcabideche/Cascais; on-site lodging not available)
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 21 192 0874
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Venue rental and catering invoiced separately. Many couples arrange external catering to reduce per-head costs.
Questions about the venue
What's included in the venue rental?+
Ceremony and reception spaces, tables, chairs, and basic lighting. Catering, florals, photography, and entertainment are sourced separately or through recommended partners.
Can we host rehearsal dinners or post-wedding brunches?+
Yes. The estate accommodates multiple bookings across consecutive days, making multi-event weddings feasible without relocating.
Is the venue accessible for elderly guests or those with mobility needs?+
The grounds are accessible via the main entrance. Contact the venue directly to confirm specific accommodation needs for your guest list.
What's the weather backup plan?+
Covered pavilion spaces exist, though weather contingency tents are typically rented separately through local vendors.
How far is this from Lisbon?+
Alcabideche is approximately 35 km northwest of central Lisbon, roughly 45 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Could this be your venue?
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 300 guests
“Capacidade de até 300 convidados sentados;”
Read the source for seated dinnerIn-house catering: Yes
“Confeção própria numa cozinha totalmente equipada;”
Read the source for in-house cateringPrice: From €110 per head
“Preços a partir de 110€ por pessoa com tudo incluído;”
Read the source for priceExclusive use required: Yes
“Cada evento é exclusivo, estão incluídas 12 horas de serviço, até ao limite máximo das 3h da manhã;”
Read the source for exclusive use required