Vidamar Algarve Resort
Vidamar Algarve Resort handles the logistics of a large guest list efficiently, with on-site accommodations that keep everyone together for a multi-day celebration.
Vidamar Algarve Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Guia, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Faro International Airport (Cristóvão Colombo) (FAO), 45–60 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
About Vidamar Algarve Resort
Vidamar Algarve Resort handles the logistics of a large guest list efficiently, with on-site accommodations that keep everyone together for a multi-day celebration.
This beachfront hotel in Guia offers direct access to sand and ocean views, plus 4 on-property dining venues to manage catering across events.
With Google's 4.4/5 rating, you're choosing a venue with proven hospitality track record.
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We cannot recommend VidaMar Algarve highly enough — it was truly everything we had ever dreamed of for our wedding.
Jasmine O’Brien · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FAO, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Beachfront location with direct access to private beach in Salgados, Guia
- 4 on-site restaurants and bars for ceremony, reception, and guest meals
- All-inclusive accommodation allows guests to stay at the property
- Capacity to host 20–150 guests across multiple event spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks by the beach
- 19:30Welcome dinner at one of the resort's restaurants
- 11:00Ceremony on beach or lawn
- 12:30–14:00Cocktail hour and group photos
- 14:00–22:00Reception dinner and dancing
- 10:00Brunch and farewell
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FAO · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Faro International Airport (Cristóvão Colombo).
- Typical total
- €8,000–20,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–20,000+ for 50 guests including ceremony, reception, and 2–3 nights accommodation
- Ceremony fee
- €1,000–2,500Aisle estimate
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Contact venue; typically €1,000–2,500
- Reception
- €60–120 a headAisle estimate
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€60–120 (varies by menu and season)
- Room rate
- €100–250 a nightAisle estimate
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€100–250 per room (subject to availability and season)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 289 038 000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Request formal quote from events department.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at the resort?+
Yes. The resort offers multiple event spaces and outdoor areas suitable for ceremonies, with restaurants and function rooms available for receptions of varying sizes.
What if guests want to stay on-site?+
The resort is a full hotel with guest rooms. You can arrange accommodation packages for your wedding party; speak with their events team about group rates.
Are there outdoor ceremony options?+
Yes, the beachfront setting provides outdoor ceremony possibilities. Confirm availability and weather contingency plans with the venue directly.
How far is the nearest airport?+
Faro International Airport (FAO) is approximately 40–50 km away, roughly 45–60 minutes by car depending on traffic.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Contact the resort's events team at https://algarve.winebookshotels.com/ for customized package details covering catering, space rental, and services.
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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.