Quinta da Tareca
Guests arrive down a tree-lined drive to Quinta da Tareca, a sprawling Portuguese estate where stone walls and cork oaks frame intimate gardens and manicured lawns.
Quinta da Tareca is an estate destination wedding venue in Colares, Portugal, hosting 25 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 35 minutes by car. Best months: July, August, September, December.
About Quinta da Tareca
Guests arrive down a tree-lined drive to Quinta da Tareca, a sprawling Portuguese estate where stone walls and cork oaks frame intimate gardens and manicured lawns.
The property seats up to 150 people across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing ceremonies under open sky and receptions that flow from terrace to candlelit dining rooms.
Staff manage every detail, from guest arrival logistics to multi-course service, so your attention stays on the celebration itself.
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Absolutely PERFECT! Amazing view, gorgeous indoor-outdoor place, plenty of room to have different kinds of entertainment during the wedding...truly truly a dreamy place
Salma Eliela · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIS, 35 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 150-person maximum capacity across indoor halls and terraced gardens
- Located 30km northwest of Lisbon, accessible via direct A8 motorway (35-minute drive from city center)
- Google rating: 4.3/5 from 200+ verified reviews
- Onsite accommodations available for 30+ guests in restored manor house wings
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in to manor rooms; welcome drinks on terrace
- 10:30 AMHair/makeup in bridal suite; final walk-through with coordinator
- 3:30 PMGuests arrive and are seated in garden ceremony space
- 4:00 PMCeremony begins; 30-minute duration
- 4:45 PMCocktail hour on terrace with canapés; group photos in gardens
- 6:00 PMGuests enter main hall; welcome remarks; first course served
- 9:30 PMDessert, toasts, first dance; DJ opens dance floor
- 12:00 AMEvent concludes; late-night guests retire to manor or depart
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIS · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,000–32,000Aisle estimate
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€18,000–32,000 (100 guests, dinner reception, no accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,500–3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €75–120 a headAisle estimate
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€75–120 (catering, service, beverages)
- Room rate
- €180–280 a nightAisle estimate
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€180–280 (manor guest rooms; breakfast included)
- 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
- 913 907 433
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices exclude external vendor fees (florals, photography, DJ rental). Weekday events qualify for 10% discount.
Questions about the venue
What's included in the venue rental?+
The estate rental includes exclusive use of grounds, main hall, terrace, and gardens for 8 hours. Tables, chairs, and basic linens are provided. Catering, beverages, and external vendors (florist, photographer, DJ) are sourced separately through the venue's preferred supplier list.
Can we accommodate overnight guests?+
Yes. The property has 15 guest rooms within the estate manor, sleeping 30+ people. Additional accommodation is available in nearby Colares village, 2km away.
What's the backup plan for rain?+
The main hall (450 sq meters) and covered terrace can host ceremonies and receptions. Heated tent rentals are also arranged through the venue coordinator.
Are there restrictions on music or events timing?+
Events can run until midnight. Live acoustic music is unrestricted; amplified DJ sets require prior approval. The venue enforces a noise curfew respected by neighbors.
What's the cancellation policy?+
50% deposit required at booking; full refund if cancelled 6+ months prior. Between 3–6 months: 50% forfeited. Within 3 months: no refund unless date is rebookable.
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.