About Jardines Marimurtra
Jardines Marimurtra — meaning "sea and myrtle" in Catalan — is one of the most important botanical gardens in Europe, founded in 1924 by German botanist Karl Faust on the cliffs above Blanes on the Costa Brava. The gardens span more than 4,000 plant species across dramatic clifftop terraces that drop directly to the Mediterranean Sea, creating a ceremonial setting of extraordinary natural beauty and scientific heritage.
A Ceremony Above the Sea — Three Hours. A Lifetime of Memories.
Jardines Marimurtra is a ceremony venue — and in three hours, it delivers more visual drama than most venues can offer in a full day. The ceremony takes place in a pavilion perched above the sea, reached by a scenic garden staircase lined with Mediterranean species. It is a setting of rare, unhurried beauty that couples travel from the USA, UK, and Singapore specifically to experience.
Because catering is not permitted in the gardens, Casamiga designs a combined wedding day: ceremony at Marimurtra, then private transport to a dinner and reception venue on the Costa Brava. The two-location format becomes part of the experience, not a compromise.
Important Practical Details
Marimurtra requires its exclusive catering and technical teams — external suppliers are not permitted. The garden can close in severe weather, and a tent option is available at additional cost. Legal civil ceremonies are restricted to Spanish residents; for international couples, a symbolic ceremony in the gardens is recommended. Casamiga guides you through every step.
A One-of-a-Kind Ceremony Setting
Unlike conventional wedding gardens, Marimurtra is a living scientific institution — paths wind through rare Mediterranean, tropical, and subtropical species, with the open sea visible from almost every vantage point. The clifftop pavilion and terrace areas offer unobstructed views of the Costa Brava coastline, creating a ceremony backdrop that no purpose-built venue can replicate.
Ideal for Intimate and Mid-Size Ceremonies
Marimurtra is best suited to ceremonies of 20–80 guests — groups that can fully appreciate the garden's intimacy and atmosphere. For the wedding reception, Casamiga typically combines Marimurtra with a nearby Costa Brava venue, designing a seamless two-location wedding day.
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Venue Details, Pricing & Key Conditions
Ceremony capacity/ | Up to 100 guests |
Reception/dinner | Not available on-site — ceremony only (3 hrs) |
Venue hire (ceremony only) | From €5,800 + €1,000 deposit |
Venue hire (ceremony + banquet zone) | From €11,000 + €1,000 deposit |
Catering | Exclusive on-site — external caterers NOT permitted |
Technical suppliers | Exclusive on-site — external AV/tech NOT permitted |
Exclusive hire | Yes — one event per day |
Legal civil ceremony | Spanish residents only |
Symbolic ceremony | Yes — recommended for international couples |
Parking | Public parking only |
Ceremony duration | 3 hours included |
Plan B (rain) | Tent available at extra cost |
BCN airport | ~68 km / ~65 min by car |
Girona airport (GRO) | ~50 min — recommended for UK & EU guests |
Min. booking | 12 months |
Best season | May – October |
How Casamiga Plans Your Wedding at Jardines Marimurtra
Marimurtra is an active botanical institution — not a conventional event venue. Organising a ceremony here requires working with the Carl Faust Foundation, understanding the garden's operational constraints, and designing a wedding day that works beautifully across two locations. We handle all of this.
Step 1 — Foundation Coordination & Event Authorisation
We manage all communication and event authorisation with the Marimurtra Foundation — confirming the specific garden areas available for your ceremony, access windows, vendor permissions, and any operational requirements that apply on your chosen date.
Step 2 — Two-Location Wedding Design
Most Marimurtra weddings combine a ceremony in the gardens with a reception at a partner Costa Brava venue. We design the complete two-location day — ceremony timing, private transport between venues, and a reception programme that continues the natural beauty of the garden setting. The transition between locations becomes part of the experience, not a disruption.
Step 3 — Ceremony Execution in the Gardens
On the day, our team manages all logistics within the garden — floral installation, seating, sound setup within permitted limits, guest guidance through the terraces, and ceremony coordination. Marimurtra's paths and levels require specific setup knowledge; we bring that to every wedding here.
Frequently asked questions about the Jardines Marimurtra
Can you have a full wedding at Jardines Marimurtra — ceremony and dinner?
Marimurtra's standard hire covers the ceremony only (3 hours). A separate banquet zone can be added for €11,000. Most international couples choose the ceremony-only option and combine it with a dinner reception at a nearby Costa Brava venue — a seamless two-location day that Casamiga designs and manages in full.
How many guests can attend a ceremony at Jardines Marimurtra?
Up to 100 guests. The iconic pavilion above the sea and the scenic garden staircase work beautifully at any size within this capacity, from intimate celebrations of 20 to full groups of 100.
Can we bring our own caterer or technical team?
No. Jardines Marimurtra requires its own exclusive catering and technical teams. External caterers and AV suppliers are not permitted on-site. Casamiga works with Marimurtra's exclusive teams and manages all coordination on your behalf.
Can international couples have a legal civil ceremony at Marimurtra?
Legal civil ceremonies at Jardines Marimurtra are currently available only for Spanish residents. For international couples, a symbolic ceremony in the gardens is recommended — fully personalised vows, complete celebration — with legal marriage handled separately. Casamiga guides you through both options.
What happens if it rains?
Jardines Marimurtra may close in severe storm conditions. A tent option is available at an additional cost. Casamiga always prepares a full weather protocol, including real-time monitoring and a pre-agreed backup plan, for every outdoor wedding in Spain.