Quinta do Encanto
Quinta do Encanto distinguishes itself through authentic Portuguese estate hospitality rather than manufactured elegance, offering couples a working quinta with genuine agricultural heritage spanning 12 hectares.
Quinta do Encanto is an estate destination wedding venue in Alcabideche, Portugal, hosting 350 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €19,000 (our estimate), reached from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport) (LIS), 45–60 minutes.
About Quinta do Encanto
Quinta do Encanto distinguishes itself through authentic Portuguese estate hospitality rather than manufactured elegance, offering couples a working quinta with genuine agricultural heritage spanning 12 hectares.
Located in Alcabideche, this venue provides direct access to Sintra's dramatic landscapes without the tourist crowds of central wedding destinations.
The property combines operational vineyards and orchards with ceremony and reception spaces, creating an atmosphere rooted in regional identity rather than resort-style formality.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 350 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 60 guests
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About €19,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From €65 per head
House rules
- Fireworks
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIS, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet hall
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 12-hectare working estate with active vineyards and orchards on-site
- Capacity accommodates 20–150 guests across multiple event configurations
- 4.6/5 Google rating based on verified guest experiences
- Proximity to Sintra National Park for pre-wedding photography locations
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival, property orientation, rehearsal at ceremony site
- 08:00–11:00Guest breakfast, bridal party preparation
- 15:00–15:45Ceremony in vineyard or garden area
- 16:00–17:30Cocktail hour and photography in orchard or quinta grounds
- 18:00–23:00Dinner reception with dancing in main event pavilion
- 09:00–12:00Farewell brunch, guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIS · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport).
- Direct line
- 966 126 361
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Questions about the venue
What makes Quinta do Encanto different from other Sintra-area venues?+
Unlike boutique hotels or converted palaces, this is a functioning quinta where guests experience the property's actual agricultural operations, vineyards, orchards, and seasonal rhythms. This authenticity differentiates it from venues designed purely for events.
What is included in venue rental?+
Standard rental includes access to ceremony and reception spaces, basic setup and breakdown, and use of the property grounds. Catering, accommodation, and specialized services are arranged separately with the venue's partner vendors.
Are accommodations available on-site?+
Quinta do Encanto offers limited on-property guest accommodations. For larger wedding parties, nearby hotels in Alcabideche and Sintra (5–15 minutes away) provide additional lodging options.
What is the best season for an outdoor wedding here?+
May through October offers optimal weather, with September–October providing vineyard harvest atmosphere. Spring (April–May) features blooming orchards and mild temperatures ideal for outdoor ceremonies.
How far is this venue from Lisbon?+
Quinta do Encanto is approximately 35 kilometers northwest of Lisbon center, roughly 45 minutes by car depending on traffic from the airport.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 350 guests
“O nosso salão de festas é climatizado e tem capacidade máxima para 350 pessoas.”
Read the source for seated dinnerSmallest party taken: 60 guests
“Menus a partir de 65€ 60 a 250 convidados”
Read the source for smallest party takenLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“Contempla um majestoso jardim, orientado para a realização de cerimónias civis ao ar livre, onde podem eternizar momentos e captar fotografias incríveis.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Contempla um majestoso jardim, orientado para a realização de cerimónias civis ao ar livre, onde podem eternizar momentos e captar fotografias incríveis.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Inicialmente, estávamos a contar com um churrasco ao ar livre, mas, devido à chuva, a equipa rapidamente adaptou-se e preparou um plano alternativo no interior, sem comprometer a qualidade ou o ambiente do momento.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Preparada no local, a refeição estava simplesmente deliciosa e de altíssimo nível.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“Exclusividade de catering Sim”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“Conta, ainda, com um bar exterior e uma churrasqueira, onde poderão assistir ao churrasquinho ao vivo durante o cocktail de boas-vindas!”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: From €65 per head
“Menus a partir de 65€ 60 a 250 convidados”
Read the source for priceFireworks: Yes
“O corte do bolo, normalmente realizado no jardim, poderá ser acompanhado por uma magnífica cascata de fogo!”
Read the source for fireworksChildren: Yes
“Possui um parque infantil para as crianças, bem como uma zona dedicada ao uso de insufláveis.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Disponibiliza 1 parque de estacionamento com capacidade para 150 viaturas, oferecendo toda a estrutura necessária para atender às mais diversas solicitações, com toda a comodidade.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet hall
“O nosso salão de festas é climatizado e tem capacidade máxima para 350 pessoas.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“O nosso salão de festas é climatizado e tem capacidade máxima para 350 pessoas.”
Read the source for reception indoorsGardens: Yes
“A Quinta do Encanto fica situada em Alcabideche, no município de Cascais, envolvida num ambiente verdejante e acolhedor, rodeada de belíssimos jardins.”
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