Wedding Venues in Portugal

Take a look at the jaw-dropping regions and venues that we carefully handpicked for your wonderful vow renewal, intimate wedding or elopement in Portugal.

Elopement locations and wedding venues in Portugal

Fascinating regions to exchange vows

Whether you want a hilltop wedding ceremony overlooking the rural landscapes of Portugal or an elopement ceremony along a white-sand beach on a perfect sunset, there's a fascinating region in Portugal that will make your dream come true. Let us launch you into your search for the best wedding venue in Portugal through the list below.

Lisbon

Marry in the hilly and coastal capital of Portugal with picturesque palaces offering postcard-perfect panorama, beachside boutique hotels, historic ancient ruins, and domed-cathedrals built centuries ago! Lisbon offers a great mix of historic and modern luxury elopement venues.

Braga

Braga is a city in the far north of Portugal that is popular for its numerous religious heritage sites. Catholic couples dreaming of a solemn ceremony in an old church with medieval architecture may find Braga an interesting region to get married in.

Coimbra

Fall in love in the riverfront city of Coimbra in central Portugal where you can get married on top of a hotel terrace overlooking medieval towns, in a 4-star hotel fronting the river, or in a luxury elopement venue that offers an authentic historic vibe.

Alentejo

Alentejo in south Portugal is said to be the heartland of the country because of its compelling sceneries ranging from white sand beaches, historic Roman ruins, hilltop castles, and old towns. One of the most beautiful places here is a UNESCO designated medieval town called Evora that dates back to the 14th century!

Douro Valley

The Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine region in the whole world. Marry in one of its breathtaking vineyard wedding venues, historic hotels, and villas overlooking the scenic terraced fields, or in a particular favourite of ours - a glass-windowed venue that offers tip-top views of the Douro river and valleys!

Porto

Be transported back in time when you set foot in this Portuguese coastal city where a medieval riverside district, stately bridges, and narrow cobbled streets will surprise you. Choose a romantic villa with a picturesque courtyard, a parklike elopement spot with wide open gardens, or a farm venue with its own lake and chapel!

Unique wedding venues in Portugal

You're traveling all the way to Portugal for a destination wedding in Europe like no other. Better make it a unique wedding experience in an extraordinary venue that only a few adventurous couples thought of tying the knot in. Here are some of the unique wedding venues in Portugal that will surely wow your friends and family!

Beachside hotels

Luxury hotels by the ocean ensure a celebrity experience for your wedding in Portugal. Have an outdoor ceremony by the beach with breathtaking ocean views, and follow it up with an indoor reception at a fully-equipped restaurant.

Golf course venues

As one of Europe’s best wedding destination for golf enthusiasts, some couples travel to Portugal for a beautiful wedding ceremony on a huge golf course. Needless to say, golf courses are perfect outdoor ceremony areas that offer scenic views of the golden Portuguese coastline.

Farmhouses

Have the Boho-chic wedding or the rustic elopement celebration that you've always dreamed of when you get married in a farmhouse in Portugal. In the Eastern Algarve, there's a farmhouse wedding venue set between the ocean and the mountains where you can have a ceremony overlooking the rural landscapes of Portugal.

Hillside villas

Fabulous views while you exchange your vows await you in Portugal's hillside wedding villas. They are no doubt some of the most romantic venues for weddings in the country where you and your loved one can have a ceremony on top of a terrace overlooking the picturesque landscapes of Portugal.

Top beach spots for elopements

With its wide stretch of coastline with countless hotels, villas, and beachside elopement venues, we will be amiss if we won't feature the top beach spots for a destination wedding in Portugal. If you're dreaming of a ceremony by the ocean, here are some locations to consider for your elopement.

Cascais

Cascais is a tourist destination along the coastline of Lisbon that houses historic wedding venues and modern elopement spots. Over the years, Cascais has preserved its identity as a traditional fishing town with medieval buildings and priceless heritage sites.

Algarve

Have the best seafood feast during your intimate wedding dinner in one of Algarve's beachside elopement venues. An elopement in this region guarantees the best beach views, the best Portuguese seafood experience, and a taste of excellent, inexpensive wines!

Sintra

Get a glimpse of the lives of Portuguese royalties when you travel to Sintra for your elopement in Portugal. Within its green mountainscape, are some of the most treasured palaces, parks, and historic spots in Portugal.

Estoril

Elegant wedding venues await you in this Portuguese region that is known for posh holiday venues and grand vacation resorts. If you want a luxurious elopement with unparalleled ocean views, this entertainment destination on the Portuguese Riviera will make your dreams come true.

Lagos

Lagos is a scenic town south of Algarve where you can have a destination wedding away from the noise and busy crowds of luxury hotels. In Lagos, you can have a simple ceremony along the coast fronting the ocean, in a humble resort overlooking a beautiful nature reserve, or in a hotel that offers an authentic cultural experience.

Parque Natural da Arrábida

What can you expect from a Portuguese region that has been protected since 1976 to preserve its surreal natural beauty? None other than a dramatic coastline, white-sand cove beaches, and calm waters. You'll never go wrong if you choose Parque Natural da Arrábida for a dreamy micro wedding along a beach in Portugal.

Historic sites for weddings in Portugal

Dive deep into Portugal's history and be astounded by their carefully preserved palaces, castles, and churches where you can tie the knot. There's also a museum in Lisbon that allows wedding ceremonies for couples who want an extraordinary venue for their big day!

Picturesque palaces

As one of the oldest countries in Europe, witness beautifully preserved medieval palaces anywhere in Portugal. If you chose to have a destination wedding here for its rich history and culture, get married in one of the venues for micro weddings in the Schist villages or in Sintra's mountaintop palace in the midst of a woodland.

Medieval castles

How about a destination wedding in a medieval castle overlooking the ocean? If that caught your attention, then Portugal's historic castles located in lush landscapes and rolling hills might be the perfect venue for you. Tie the knot along beachside Portuguese castles with well-preserved medieval features and your wedding photos will surely be amazing!

Museums

Believe it or not, you can have an elopement in Portugal inside a museum! In fact, there are several museums for weddings in this country that allow couples to have a ceremony within their grounds. One notable venue on top of the list is a museum inside a royal palace in Lisbon with the biggest private collection of Portuguese carriage! Image source here.

Old historic churches

Being a predominantly Catholic country, Portugal is dotted with old historic churches where you can have a solemn traditional wedding ceremony. You have countless of options, including a 16th-century cathedral near Lisbon, a humble old church in the village Estoi in Faro, and a 3rd-century Gothic-style cathedral in Braga.

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