Exclusive castle with mountain views along Tamariz beach

Forte da Cruz

Lisbon, Portugal

  • Ceremony for up to90guests
  • Nearest airport (Lisbon):Lisbon
Brick-walled castle with a tree on the side and a while marquee on the other for destination weddings in Portugal
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Forte da Cruz at a glance

Ceremony
Legal, Symbolic
Ceremony capacity
90
Reception capacity
250

Spaces to celebrate

  • Tent

    up to100people
    • Dinner
    • Drinks reception

  • Castle Balcony

    up to60people
    • Ceremony

  • Castle Party Room

    up to60people
    • Party

  • Greenhouse

    up to60people
    • Ceremony
    • Drinks reception

  • Castle Inside Room

    up to40people
    • Dinner

Features & facilities

  • Marquee

Features & facilities at Forte da Cruz

Facilities

  • Marquee

Weather

  • Marquee possible
  • Air conditioning

Ceremony

  • Outdoor ceremony possible
  • Indoor ceremony possible

Food & drinks

  • Kitchen on site

Location

Tamariz beach in Estoril is the exact location of this wedding castle, and it promises not only stunning views of the sea but of Sintra Mountains, other castles, national parks, and golf courses. It's one of our Portuguese wedding venues offers multi-faceted views that you would love for a wedding backdrop.

Aside from the views, the castle sits on a location with a fantastic climate too. There is plenty of sunshine almost all year, so you have a wide range of options on when to get married here. Portugal is also known for its warm winter sun, so you can have your big day scheduled even in the early or latter part of the year.

Needless to say, its location in Lisbon makes it an ideal venue for your destination wedding in Portugal because it’s the city center where all the action happens. Enjoy Lisbon’s historical sights and nature scenes which are perfect for your honeymoon trip. The beachfront castle is also very accessible, being only 20 minutes from the Lisbon Airport.

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Airports

  • Lisbon

Surroundings

  • Sea view
  • Panoramic view

Your wedding at Forte da Cruz

Picking the perfect venue for the wedding you envision is probably the most challenging part of wedding planning, but it’s the most rewarding. Once you get this piece right, that’s half the battle won for your special day.

If you envision a seaside wedding in Portugal in a venue that shouts history and royalty, this beachfront castle in Cascais is worth considering. You cannot go wrong with Portugal’s golden coastline.

This specific venue sits on an extensive coastline of Estoril, with lovely white sand and a beautiful ocean background. That’s a stunning and relaxing atmosphere for your beach wedding.

Reception

Bring your guests to the beautiful tent for the wedding reception that accommodates up to 250 guests. This is the best option for big wedding dinners, but we always prefer the terrace for intimate events.

The terrace is available for cocktail hours and wedding receptions where you can enjoy the best sea views from the castle. If there will be unexpected rains on your wedding day, you can always use one of the castle’s historical rooms with a historical and royal vibe to them.

After enjoying the Mediterranean cuisines prepared by the venue, you can proceed to the spacious disco room where you can dance the night away.

If you think this is the perfect venue for your dream beach wedding, feel free to explore the package above. You can also check out all of our Portuguese all-inclusive wedding packages to see the rest of your options.

Ceremony

If you’re wondering where you can have a ceremony in the castle, the answer is anywhere!

You can have an outdoor wedding in front of the ocean, with the historic castle in the background or you can hold your intimate vow renewal in Portugal at the terrace, overlooking the scenic Tamariz beach. The terrace has an elegant and rustic feel to it that makes every ceremony here look grand.

If you’re not a fan of outdoor weddings, but would like an intimate, indoor space for your ceremony, you can reserve one of the function rooms of the castle. There’s also a much brighter brick-walled area with huge glass windows that gives the room plenty of natural light. This brick-walled spot is perfect for an elopement in Portugal with up to 20 guests.

History

The history of this castle goes as far back as 1896 when the locals gave it its name from the palm and tamarind trees that surrounded it at that time. The place was then converted into a luxury tea room along the streets of Estoril, where the royalties of Portugal used to roam around.

Even up to the mid- and late 20th-century, the venue has been frequented by celebrities and artists for leisure and inspiration. The castle even became a shooting location of various films, thanks to its historic facade and terraces and superb sea views. It's undeniably an ideal setting for your small wedding in Portugal.

Real weddings

Our couples at this venue

Here's how our past couples celebrated their wedding at Forte da Cruz.

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