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Hotel Castell d’Empordà
14th-century castle hotel with ceremony gardens and infinity pool, La Bisbal d'Empordà, Catalonia
€12,000Starting fromvenue hire
Up to 250Guestsseated for dinner
57Bedroomson site
107 kmNearest airportBarcelona El Prat
Hotel Castell d’Empordà is a restored 14th-century castle hotel in La Bisbal d'Empordà, with 57 rooms and suites, ceremony gardens for up to 250 guests and three restaurants.
Hotel Castell d’Empordà is a castle hotel in La Bisbal d'Empordà, in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia. Its 14th-century stone towers rise from the flat farmland of the plain, and the building has been restored to keep its medieval walls while adding the facilities a wedding needs. There are 57 rooms and suites, an infinity pool overlooking the valley, a second pool, and three places to eat: Drac Restaurant, Tres Margarit and the Da.Li Sunset Terrace.
Ceremonies are held in the licensed gardens for up to 250 guests, with the enclosed courtyard sheltered from the Tramuntana wind and used for cocktails. Receptions use the grand dining hall or the modern pavilion, set for anything from 50 guests to a banquet of 250. The in-house kitchen cooks Catalan menus from Empordà produce. The whole castle can be taken for exclusive use. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 20 minutes away by road and Barcelona El Prat about 1 hour 10 minutes.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- La Bisbal d'Empordà, Catalonia, Spain
- Capacity
- 50 to 250 guests
- Stay
- 57 rooms and suites
- Ceremony
- Licensed ceremony gardens, or the courtyard
- Price
- Venue hire from £12,000
- Exclusive use
- Whole castle and all rooms
- Catering
- In-house culinary team
- Nearest airport
- Girona-Costa Brava, 20 minutes by road
A medieval castle on the Empordà plain
Hotel Castell d’Empordà dates from the 14th century and rises from the farmland of the Baix Empordà. The castle was restored with care, keeping its stone walls and towers while fitting the facilities a modern wedding needs, including 57 rooms and suites and an infinity pool over the valley.
Ceremonies in the gardens, receptions in the hall
The gardens form a natural amphitheatre of stone and olive trees with long views over the Empordà, and hold up to 250 guests. The walled courtyard suits cocktails, and the grand dining hall and modern pavilion can be set for 50 guests at round tables or a 250-seat banquet.
Three places to eat, drawn from the Empordà
Drac Restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus, Tres Margarit serves à la carte dishes with a Josper grill on a terrace over the plain, and the Da.Li Sunset Terrace is the place for evening drinks. Menus use local ingredients such as anchovies from L'Escala and Empordà wines.
Drac Restaurant
The formal restaurant, with seasonal Catalan tasting menus built from Empordà produce.
Tres Margarit terrace
À la carte dining on a terrace overlooking the whole Empordà plain, with a Josper grill at the centre of the menu.
Da.Li Sunset Terrace
A terrace named for the region's best-known artist, facing the last of the evening sun, for cocktails and aperitivos.
Infinity pool
A pool overlooking the Empordà valley, with a second pool in the gardens.
The Dalí Suite
A suite with a private terrace and generous space, suited to the bridal morning and the wedding night.
Licensed ceremony gardens
Gardens of stone, olive trees and panoramic views, licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 250 guests.
Accommodation
57 rooms and suites
Tower Rooms
Rooms with original stone walls and arched windows, with views across the Empordà landscape towards the Pyrenees on clear days. King or twin beds, en suite. Sleep two.
EnquireGarden Rooms
Rooms opening directly onto the castle grounds, close to the gardens and the castle's two swimming pools. Sleep two.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Hotel Castell d’Empordà, to yourselves
The full castle, gardens, courtyard, dining hall, pavilion and all 57 rooms.
- The castle, ceremony gardens and courtyard
- Grand dining hall and modern pavilion
- All 57 rooms and suites
- Drac Restaurant, Tres Margarit and the Da.Li Sunset Terrace
- Resident wedding coordinator
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Location
Catalonia
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. About 20 minutes by road from Girona-Costa Brava Airport.
Barcelona El Prat (BCN)107 km
Hotel Castell d’Empordà
Castell d'Empordà, 17115 La Bisbal d'Empordà, Catalonia, Spain
Things to do nearby
- La Bisbal d'Empordà
- Girona
- Dalí Theatre-Museum, Figueres
- Costa Brava coast
Getting there
- Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From€12,000Venue hire, from (in pounds)
Typically includes
Exclusive use of the castle, gardens and event spaces
In-house culinary team from Drac Restaurant
Resident coordinator on site
Use of all three restaurant and terrace spaces
Ceremony gardens licensed for civil ceremonies
Courtyard for cocktails
Access to the 57 rooms and suites and two swimming pools
Typical total for 80 guests: £50,000 to £100,000
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Frequently asked questions
Hotel Castell d’Empordà
Can the castle be taken for exclusive use?
Yes. The whole castle, with its ceremony gardens, courtyard, grand dining hall, pavilion and all 57 rooms, can be hired exclusively, which gives the wedding party complete privacy.
How many guests can the gardens hold for a ceremony?
Up to 250 guests outdoors in the castle gardens. The enclosed courtyard is a sheltered alternative, especially for smaller ceremonies.
Which airports are closest?
Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 20 minutes away by road, with seasonal services from London Stansted, Edinburgh and Manchester. Barcelona El Prat is about 1 hour 10 minutes away and has year-round connections from UK airports.
Is the catering provided in-house?
Yes. The castle's own culinary team, which runs Drac Restaurant, Tres Margarit and the Da.Li Sunset Terrace, prepares the wedding menus. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requirements are met as standard.
How does the Tramuntana wind affect an outdoor wedding?
The Tramuntana blows across the Empordà plain, mostly in spring and early autumn. The walled courtyard is sheltered, while the south-facing ceremony gardens are more exposed on north-wind days. The coordinator checks the risk for each date and keeps a contingency plan.
Can all guests stay at the castle?
The 57 rooms and suites suit most wedding parties. For larger groups, overflow accommodation is available in La Bisbal d'Empordà, 5 minutes away, and in Girona, 25 minutes away.
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