El Molino de Casanova
El Molino de Casanova, Nerja
El Molino de Casanova is a private finca on the hillside above Maro, the little village just east of Nerja, sitting off the old N-340 coast road towards Granada. It began life as an olive mill with a house for the miller, and was rebuilt from a ruin with many of its original features kept (Nerja Weddings by Sonya). Today it is a five-bedroom villa wrapped in landscaped gardens and terraces, with views over Maro and the countryside running down to the sea.
A wedding here feels like taking over a friend's country house for the weekend. The villa is rented for two or three nights, so you and your closest people can stay on site, then the ceremony happens in the tree-lined garden and dinner moves to the poolside, the lawns or the terrace looking down over Maro. There is only one event a day and, according to Bodas.net, no fixed finishing time.
The spaces
Garden ceremony area
A green, tree-shaded corner of the grounds used for outdoor ceremonies.
Maro terrace
A terrace looking down over the village of Maro, used for drinks or dinner.
Pool area
The swimming-pool side of the finca, a popular spot for drinks and long-table dining.
Gardens and dance floor
Landscaped lawns with a dedicated dancing area for the evening party.
Andalusian patio
An original Andalusian courtyard kept from the old mill house (Bodas.net).
The villa
A five-bedroom, five-bathroom house that sleeps up to 10 and comes with the hire.
A party that doesn't have to stop
Few venues on this stretch of coast let the music play outdoors into the small hours.
Many coastal venues ask you to move inside or turn the music down well before midnight. At El Molino de Casanova the party can stay outside under the stars into the early hours (Nerja Bride), and Bodas.net lists no time limit on celebrations. Add the fact that only one wedding is held per day and that your inner circle can sleep in the villa, and you get a relaxed, unhurried feel that is hard to find closer to the busier resorts.
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Tell us your date and guest numbers and we will check availability and start planning your celebration.
The details
What's here
- Converted olive mill and miller's house
- Set in the hills of the Maro area, a few kilometres from Nerja
- Over 5,000 m² of gardens and terraces (some sources say over 6,000 m²)
- Five-bedroom villa sleeping up to 10, rented for two or three nights
- Outdoor garden ceremony area among the trees
- Swimming pool and terrace with views over Maro
- Minimum of 60 guests
- One wedding per day
- Exclusive catering by Mangoa Catering & Deco
- Free choice of photographer and musicians
Accommodation at El Molino de Casanova
The villa has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and sleeps up to 10 people, and it is included in the hire for a two- or three-night stay (Patty Magic Weddings; Nerja Bride), with extra nights available. Everyone else can stay in Nerja, a few minutes down the road, which has everything from small hotels and holiday apartments to the larger seafront hotels.
What a wedding here costs
Bodas.net (2026) lists a venue fee from €1,595 depending on season, with wedding menus from €100 to €150 per guest from the exclusive caterer. With the 60-guest minimum, menus alone start at around €6,000. An older planner listing (Patty Magic Weddings, 2022) quoted a €3,495 hire fee including tax and two or three nights in the villa, with menus from €83 to €99, so ask for an up-to-date quote. For context, the average wedding in Spain costs €25,183 (Bodas.net, 2026).
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 wedding at El Molino de Casanova.
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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 Nerja and the Axarquía. From securing your date to sourcing florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
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El Molino de Casanova
It is one of the few places near Nerja where you get a private house, big gardens and a party with no early cut-off.
- Exclusive use, with only one wedding a day
- Your closest people can stay on site for the weekend
- Outdoor music into the early hours
- Rustic old-mill character with views over Maro
- Room for a big wedding, with a minimum of 60 guests
Common questions about El Molino de Casanova
Where is El Molino de Casanova?
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It is in the hills of the Maro area, just east of Nerja in Málaga province, off the old N-340 coast road towards Granada. Málaga Airport is about an hour's drive away.
How many guests can it hold?
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The minimum is 60 guests. Most sources put the maximum at around 300 for dinner, although figures range from 200 (Nerja Bride) to 400 (Bodas.net), so it is worth confirming for your layout.
Can we stay at the venue?
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Yes. The five-bedroom villa sleeps up to 10 and is included in the hire for two or three nights, with extra nights available. Other guests can stay in Nerja, a few minutes away.
Where does the ceremony take place?
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Ceremonies are held outdoors in the garden, among the trees. Drinks and dinner can follow by the pool, on the lawns or on the terrace above Maro.
Can we bring our own caterer?
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No. Catering is provided exclusively by Mangoa Catering & Deco, and the finca cannot be hired without catering (Bodas.net). Menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac and other dietary needs, and you are free to bring your own wedding cake.
How much does a wedding at El Molino de Casanova cost?
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Bodas.net (2026) lists a venue fee from €1,595 depending on season and menus from €100 to €150 per guest. The average wedding in Spain costs €25,183 (Bodas.net, 2026).
Is there a curfew or music limit?
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Bodas.net lists no time limit on celebrations, and music can be played outside into the early hours. The open bar is charged as a fixed amount with a time limit, so plan how long you want it to run.
Can we choose our own photographer and band?
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Yes. There is no exclusivity on music or photography, so you can bring the suppliers you love.
Is the venue accessible?
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Bodas.net lists access for guests with reduced mobility. Let us know about specific needs and we will check the details with the venue.
Can we have a legal wedding at El Molino de Casanova?
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A legal civil wedding in Spain usually requires at least one partner to be resident, so most couples from the UK and Ireland marry legally at home and then hold a symbolic ceremony at the venue, which can be just as personal and moving.
Do you plan weddings at El Molino de Casanova?
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Yes, we would love to. Our wedding planning is €75 per hour plus VAT, with a 10-hour minimum, and on-the-day coordination starts from €750 for a half day or €1,400 for a full day, plus VAT.
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Where to find
El Molino de Casanova
El Molino de Casanova
El Molino de Casanova
Carretera N-340 (old coast road), Maro s/n
29787 Nerja, Málaga, Spain
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- About 1 hour from Málaga Airport
- About 5-10 minutes from Nerja town centre
- About 1 hour 15 minutes from Granada
- About 1 hour 30 minutes from Marbella
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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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