About Castell Empordà
Castell Empordà is a restored 14th-century castle set in the Empordà countryside near Girona, surrounded by olive groves and open landscapes. Known as one of Europe’s top destination wedding venues, it combines historic architecture with a boutique hotel accommodating up to 115 guests on-site.
The setting is inland rather than coastal, but the value lies in the experience: a full wedding weekend with accommodation, shared moments, and late-night celebration. It is designed for couples who want more than a single-day event — a complete destination wedding in one place.
Castell Empordà is a luxury castle wedding venue in Girona for multi-day destination weddings with accommodation. It is best for couples planning a full wedding weekend with guests staying on-site.
Ceremony in the Olive Garden or the Remei Chapel
Couples can choose between the Olive Garden — an outdoor setting among century-old olive trees with panoramic views of the Empordà countryside — and the historic Remei Chapel, a charming stone chapel within the castle grounds. Both spaces are intimate, photogenic, and unlike anything a modern hotel venue can offer.
The Cave — An Unforgettable Feature
One of Castell Empordà's most iconic elements: a natural cave carved into the rock beneath the castle, fully equipped for late-night dancing. Guests consistently describe the cave as one of the most memorable moments of the entire wedding weekend.
A castle wedding weekend, not just a wedding day
Castell Empordà is best suited to couples who want a complete destination wedding weekend in Spain: welcome dinner, ceremony, reception, late-night celebration, guest accommodation, and a relaxed post-wedding experience in the Empordà countryside.
This is not a simple one-day venue booking. The value of Castell Empordà is in the full experience — the castle setting, the rooms, the views, the guest flow, and the feeling of having your closest people gathered in one place. Casamiga Weddings helps international couples turn the venue into a structured wedding weekend, with clear timelines, supplier coordination, guest logistics, and budget control.
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Venue Details, Accommodation & Logistics
Ceremony capacity | Up to 200 guests |
Banquet capacity | Up to 200 guests |
On-site accommodation | Up to 115 guests (min. 12 rooms × 2 nights required) |
Catering | Venue's exclusive caterer · Min. €150 per guest |
External catering | Not permitted |
Exclusive hire | Yes — one wedding per day |
Venue hire from | €7,000 + mandatory room hire |
Music outdoors | Until 22:00 |
Music indoors | Continues after 22:00 |
Sea view | No — olive grove & countryside views |
Parking | Yes |
Min. stay requirement | 2 nights minimum |
Plan B (rain) | Yes — indoor hall |
Girona City Center | ~25 km (approx. 30-min drive) |
Girona airport (GRO) | ~45 km (approx. 40-min drive) |
Barcelona (North Exit) | ~115 km (approx. 80-min drive) |
Barcelona Airport (BCN) | ~130 km (approx. 90-min drive) |
Min. advance booking | 6 months (12 months recommended for peak season) |
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How Casamiga Plans Your Wedding at Castell Empordà
Castell Empordà is a boutique hotel venue with its own in-house catering and operations team, which means planning a wedding here requires close coordination with the hotel while ensuring your priorities remain at the center of every decision. Casamiga Weddings knows exactly how to work with the venue team to protect your vision, optimise logistics, and avoid the limitations of standard hotel wedding formats.
Step 1 — Reviewing the Hotel Proposal & Protecting Your Interests
Castell Empordà packages mainly cover accommodation and food and beverage services. Wedding production, styling, entertainment, photo & video, logistics, technical setup, and guest coordination are managed separately. We carefully review the venue proposal, identify what should be added or upgraded, optimise vendor structure and pricing, and negotiate with the hotel on your behalf before anything is confirmed.
Step 2 — Designing the Full Wedding Weekend Experience
Castell Empordà is ideal for multi-day destination weddings in Costa Brava. We coordinate the entire experience as one cohesive celebration — from the welcome dinner and ceremony to the cocktail hour, reception dinner, and late-night cave party. Whether you choose the Olive Garden, the chapel, or panoramic terrace spaces, our team manages the timeline, atmosphere, and guest experience together with the hotel team.
Step 3 — Independent Wedding-Day Management
On the wedding day, Casamiga Weddings operates independently alongside the hotel staff to ensure every element follows your vision — not a standard venue routine. Our team coordinates all vendors and wedding operations, including catering flow, technicians, DJ, photographer, florist, entertainment, and guest logistics, while maintaining your timeline and overseeing the entire event from start to finish. With Casamiga Weddings, you have a team whose priority is your wedding experience — not the venue’s default operating structure.
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Frequently asked questions about the Castell Empordà
How many guests can attend a wedding at Castell Empordà?
Weddings are accommodated from a minimum of 40 guests up to approximately 200 for the largest celebrations. Standard packages are built around 50, 70, and 90 guests, with larger events using full exclusive hire of the castle.
Is there accommodation at Castell Empordà?
Yes — 57 rooms and suites accommodating up to 130 guests on-site. For larger weddings, nearby hotels in Palafrugell, La Bisbal, and the Costa Brava coast provide additional accommodation within 20–30 minutes.
What makes dancing in the cave special?
The natural cave beneath the castle provides a dramatically atmospheric, acoustically rich space for late-night celebrations — a feature unique to this venue and something guests consistently describe as a highlight of the entire weekend.
How far is Castell Empordà from Barcelona?
Approximately 120 km northeast of Barcelona — around 90 minutes by car. Girona Airport (GRO) is 40–50 minutes away and is recommended for guests from the UK and Northern Europe.
What is the minimum budget for a wedding here?
Full-service weddings, including venue, Casamiga planning, catering, flowers, and photography for 50 guests, typically start from €55,000–€65,000. Larger events for 100–200 guests commonly range from €100,000–€200,000+.
What is the minimum wedding budget at this venue?
Full-service wedding planning at Castell Empordà, including Casamiga's planning, catering, flowers, and photography, starts from €4.450 depending on guest count and season.
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