Quinta Velha is a hotel destination wedding venue in Tavira, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Faro International Airport (Cristovão Colombo) (FAO), 50–60 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Quinta Velha
Guests arrive at this converted manor hotel in the Algarve's quiet inland town of Tavira, where stone architecture and citrus groves set the scene for a weekend celebration.
About Quinta Velha
Guests arrive at this converted manor hotel in the Algarve's quiet inland town of Tavira, where stone architecture and citrus groves set the scene for a weekend celebration.
Quinta Velha accommodates ceremonies and receptions within its 8-acre grounds, while visitors stay in the restored property's rooms, some guests remember the courtyard dinners under string lights and the morning walks through working orchards more than the event itself.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FAO, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 8-acre estate with working citrus orchards and original 18th-century stone buildings
- On-site accommodation for 40+ guests in renovated manor rooms and annexes
- Quinta Velha holds a 4.3-star Google rating across 100+ reviews from past events
- Located 50km inland from Faro Airport, accessible by car or shuttle in under 1 hour
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and welcome reception on courtyard terrace
- 7:00 PMWelcome dinner in covered hall or alfresco on lawn
- 10:00 AMCeremony on garden lawn; cocktail hour in courtyard
- 1:00 PMReception and seated dinner in main hall
- 10:00 PMDancing and evening entertainment
- 9:00 AMBrunch or casual breakfast before checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FAO · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Faro International Airport (Cristovão Colombo).
- Typical total
- €8,500–18,000Aisle estimate
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€8,500–18,000 for 50–80 guests, 2-night event
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65–95 a headAisle estimate
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€65–95 (catering, service, soft beverages; alcohol extra)
- Room rate
- €90–160 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–160 (standard double; suites up to €220)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 281 370 555
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Estimates exclude florals, photography, DJ/music, premium bar, and décor rentals. Group room rates apply for 15+ nights. Confirm exact pricing and minimum guest counts directly with management; rates vary by season.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold the ceremony and reception on the same day?+
Yes. The grounds feature both an open-air ceremony space and a covered hall for reception, connected by garden pathways. Many couples use the morning for ceremonies and transition to indoor dining by evening.
What catering options are available?+
Quinta Velha works with regional Portuguese caterers and can accommodate in-house kitchens. Menus typically feature local seafood, produce from nearby farms, and Algarve wines. Custom dietary requests are managed directly with the catering team.
Is the venue available year-round?+
Spring and autumn are popular for their cooler daytime temperatures and lower humidity.
Can guests stay on-site for the entire wedding weekend?+
The hotel has 25–30 rooms across the property and annexes. For larger parties, nearby hotels in Tavira (5–10 minutes away) provide overflow accommodation. Multi-night stays often receive group rates.
What is included in the venue rental fee?+
Standard packages include ceremony and reception space, tables, chairs, and basic lighting. Audio/visual rentals, floral design, photography coordination, and premium linens are typically booked separately or through preferred vendors.
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.