Cortal Gran
Cortal Gran, Costa Brava
Cortal Gran is a fortified 15th-century castle in Sant Pere Pescador, in the Empordà countryside close to the Costa Brava coast. Built by the Caramany family and restored in 1999 by its current owner, it stands on its own among 125 hectares of apple orchards, with palm-filled gardens, a private forest and a greenhouse (Wedinspire; Bodas.net).
The estate is yours for the day, with a space for every moment: vows in the forest, the gardens or the castle courtyard, drinks on the lawns, dinner in the hall of arches or under the great porch, and dancing into the night. It holds up to 300 guests, with hotels and rural houses less than a kilometre away.
The spaces
The Courtyard
The castle’s imposing courtyard, ideal for a civil ceremony.
The Hall of Arches
Vaulted stone arches and chandeliers for a candlelit dinner.
The Great Porch
A huge covered porch opening onto the lawns, for long tables and dancing.
The Private Forest
A tunnel of trees for a shaded ceremony aisle.
The Gardens
About 16,000 m² of lawns and palms, with room for a marquee.
The Iron Temple
An iron-framed pavilion, plus a glass greenhouse among the poplars.
A medieval castle among the orchards
Surrounded by apple orchards and with no neighbours, Cortal Gran is entirely private on your wedding day, and hosts just one event a day (Wedinspire; Bodas.net).
The venue has a kitchen for catering and can work with its own recommended team or the caterer you choose. Church weddings can be arranged in nearby villages such as Sant Martí d’Empúries and Castelló d’Empúries. The beaches of the Bay of Roses are close by, and Figueres is about 20 minutes away.
A closer look
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The details
What's here
- 15th-century fortified castle
- Exclusive use, one event a day
- Forest, garden and courtyard ceremonies
- Hall of arches and great porch
- 16,000 m² of gardens
- Greenhouse and iron temple
- Kitchen for catering
- Up to 300 guests
- Child friendly (no pets)
- No fireworks
Accommodation near Cortal Gran
There are no rooms at the castle, but Cortal Gran works with several hotels, rural houses and campsites less than a kilometre away (Wedinspire). Sant Pere Pescador, Empuriabrava and L’Escala are all close by, and we can help book rooms and arrange transport for your guests.
What a wedding here costs
Venue hire at Cortal Gran starts from €3,000, with catering from €105 per guest and drinks from €21 per guest (Wedinspire, 2027–28 pricing); Bodas.net lists a €2,000 venue fee and menus from €110. Using Wedinspire’s figures, 100 guests would come to roughly €15,600 before styling and extras. For comparison, the average wedding in Spain costs €25,183 (Bodas.net, 2026). We get you a full written quote before you commit.
How we help
Whether you need us from the very first idea or just for the day itself, we shape our service around you.
Wedding Planning
Full-service planning from the first idea to the last dance. We shape the concept, manage the budget, book every supplier and build the timeline for your weekend at Cortal Gran.
Learn more →Wedding Coordination
Planned it yourselves? We take on your suppliers and running order in the final weeks, then run the day itself so you and your families can be fully present.
Learn more →Venue & Vendor Sourcing
We know the venues and suppliers across Girona and the Costa Brava. From securing your date to sourcing florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
Learn more →Why we love
Cortal Gran
A real medieval castle in the middle of the orchards, with a ceremony spot for every style and a hall of arches that glows by candlelight, at a very fair price.
- 15th-century castle
- Room for 300
- Seven distinct spaces
- Completely private
- Near the Costa Brava beaches
Common questions about Cortal Gran
Where is Cortal Gran?
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On Av. Empúries at Sant Pere Pescador, in the Empordà near the Costa Brava coast. Figueres is about 20 minutes away, Girona and the French border about 25, Girona Airport about 40 and Barcelona about 1 hour 30 (Wedinspire; Bodas.net).
How many guests can Cortal Gran hold?
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Weddings of up to 300 guests (Wedinspire; Bodas.net).
Is it exclusive use?
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Yes. The estate is yours, and it hosts only one event a day (Wedinspire; Bodas.net).
Is there accommodation?
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Not at the castle. Cortal Gran works with hotels, rural houses and campsites less than a kilometre away (Wedinspire).
Where can we hold the ceremony?
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In the castle courtyard, the private forest, the gardens or the iron temple. Dinner can be in the hall of arches or under the great porch, and the gardens have room for a marquee (Wedinspire; Bodas.net). Church weddings can be held in nearby villages such as Sant Martí d'Empúries.
Who does the catering?
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Wedinspire lists in-house catering with outside caterers allowed, while Bodas.net says the venue provides a kitchen for your chosen caterer. Either way you can choose your caterer, and we confirm the options when we quote.
How much does a wedding at Cortal Gran cost?
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Venue hire starts from €3,000, with catering from €105 per guest and drinks from €21 per guest (Wedinspire, 2027–28 pricing). Bodas.net lists a €2,000 venue fee and menus from €110. We get you a full written quote before you commit.
What time does the party finish?
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Bodas.net lists no general time limit, though the open bar runs for a set time; Wedinspire asks couples to enquire. Fireworks are not permitted.
Are children and pets welcome?
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Children are welcome, but pets are not allowed (Wedinspire).
How old is the castle?
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It is a fortified castle from the 15th century, built by the Caramany family and restored in 1999 by its current owner (Wedinspire).
Do you plan weddings at Cortal Gran?
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Yes. We can plan your whole Costa Brava wedding, including choosing the caterer, or coordinate the day you have planned. Planning is charged at €75 per hour plus VAT with a 10-hour minimum, and on-day coordination starts at €750 for a half day plus VAT. Most UK and Irish couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here.
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Where to find
Cortal Gran
Cortal Gran
Av. Empúries s/n
17470 Sant Pere Pescador, Girona
Catalonia, Spain
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- About 40 minutes from Girona Airport
- About 1 hour 30 from Barcelona Airport
- About 20 minutes from Figueres
- About 25 minutes from Girona and the French border
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With thanks to Cortal Gran and to photographers Roberto Marcillas, Sara Lobla and Jordi Cassú, credited with images of the venue. Images courtesy of Cortal Gran.
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Wes, Owner & Wedding Planner
Wes founded Swish Soirées in 2019 and has seven years' experience planning weddings across the Costa del Sol and beyond. He writes from first-hand experience of the venues, suppliers, permits and timings our team works with every season.
Established 2019100+ weddings plannedBased in Marbella
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