El Molino del Duque
El Molino del Duque, Manilva
El Molino del Duque is an early 18th-century flour mill in the valley below the village of Manilva, on the western Costa del Sol. It once supplied flour to the old town; today it is a restored family estate of five hectares, three of them tropical gardens, with a pink manor house, palm-shaded lawns, a Japanese courtyard and a long swimming pool.
It is a venue for big, relaxed garden weddings. Up to 350 guests can celebrate across the lawns and courtyards, the DJ can play until 4am, and the coast at Puerto de la Duquesa is only a few minutes away. Six bedrooms in the main house and guest house let the two of you and your closest family stay on site.
The spaces
The Gardens
Three hectares of tropical gardens with lawns, palms, cypress and bougainvillea, for the ceremony, drinks and dinner.
The Manor House Courtyard
A cobbled courtyard with a stone fountain in front of the pink manor house, ideal for welcome drinks and long tables.
The Japanese Courtyard
A quiet courtyard where staying guests take breakfast, and a lovely spot for an intimate gathering.
The Pool
A long pool beside the whitewashed guest house, beautifully lit with candles for the evening party.
Marquee & Indoor Salons
A marquee or stretch tent can go up in the gardens, and the main house salons offer cover if the weather turns.
Six Bedrooms
Four rooms in the main house and two in the guest house, sleeping up to 12, with breakfast in the Japanese courtyard.
A closer look
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The details
What's here
- Exclusive use: no other events on your day
- Three hectares of tropical gardens
- Restored 18th-century mill and manor house
- Pool, Japanese courtyard and fountain courtyard
- Six en-suite double rooms (sleeps 12)
- Room for a marquee, plus indoor salons
- Preferred caterers, or your own suppliers
- Licensed bar with no corkage charge
- Private parking for around 100 cars
- Close to the AP-7 motorway and the coast
Accommodation at El Molino del Duque
The estate sleeps your closest family, and the coast around Manilva and Casares has plenty of hotels for everyone else.
El Molino del Duque has six double bedrooms, four in the main house and two in the guest house, sleeping up to 12. Staying guests have breakfast in the Japanese courtyard, so the morning after the wedding is as relaxed as the night before.
For the rest of your guests, we arrange room blocks at nearby hotels and shuttles to and from the estate.
- On-site: 6 double rooms, sleeping up to 12, with breakfast
- Hotel Doña Luisa: from around €130 per night, about 4 km away
- Hotel Piedra Paloma: from around €144 per night, about 6 km away
- Marina de Casares: from around €450 per night, about 4 km away
Hotel rates are approximate guide prices from WeddingVenues.es and vary by season.
What a wedding here costs
Published guide prices for venue hire at El Molino del Duque start from around €5,900 (Bodas.net), rising with the date, the day of the week and guest numbers, with catering from around €150 per person. As a realistic guide, a full wedding comes to around €31,000 once catering, drinks, styling and extras are included (WeddingVenues.es). We confirm the exact hire fee for your date and build a clear, itemised budget with you.
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 day at El Molino del Duque.
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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 along the Costa del Sol. From securing your date to sourcing caterers, florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
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El Molino del Duque
Few venues on the coast give you this much garden. El Molino del Duque feels like a private estate rather than an events space, with room for a big guest list and a party that runs late.
- A restored 18th-century mill with real history and character
- Three hectares of tropical gardens for every part of the day
- Space for up to 350 guests, with a DJ until 4am
- Minutes from the beaches and marina at Puerto de la Duquesa
- Close to Gibraltar Airport as well as Málaga
Common questions about El Molino del Duque
What is included in the venue hire?
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Exclusive use of the estate for your wedding, so no other events take place that day, with the gardens, courtyards and pool area for your ceremony and celebration, and private parking. The six on-site bedrooms can be added for your closest family. Catering, drinks, styling and entertainment are arranged around your plans, through the venue's preferred suppliers or your own, and we can organise all of it.
How many guests can El Molino del Duque hold?
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Up to 350 guests for the ceremony and reception, across three hectares of gardens and courtyards. It also works for smaller weddings, as the gardens can be dressed in sections.
Where can we hold the ceremony?
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Most couples marry in the gardens, on the lawn among the palms or beneath the trees, or in the courtyard in front of the manor house. Civil-style and symbolic ceremonies take place on the estate, and religious ceremonies can be held at a nearby church, about nine minutes away.
Can we get legally married at El Molino del Duque?
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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 hold a symbolic ceremony at the estate. A Catholic wedding can take place at a local church with the right permissions. We guide you through the options and confirm the current requirements.
Is there accommodation on site?
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Yes. There are six double bedrooms, four in the main house and two in the guest house, sleeping up to 12, with breakfast served in the Japanese courtyard. For other guests, there are hotels a few minutes away in Manilva and Casares, and we can arrange room blocks and shuttles.
Is there a music curfew?
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DJs can play until 4am, while live bands and orchestras need to finish by midnight, and music must follow local noise regulations. Fireworks are not permitted at the estate.
Do we have to use the venue's caterer?
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No. The venue works with preferred suppliers at agreed prices, but you can also bring your own. Catering typically starts from around €150 per person, and there is a licensed bar with no corkage charge.
How much does a wedding at El Molino del Duque cost?
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Published guide prices for venue hire start from around €5,900 (Bodas.net), varying with the date and guest numbers, and a full wedding typically comes to around €31,000 including catering, drinks and styling (WeddingVenues.es). We confirm the exact hire fee for your date and give you an itemised budget.
What happens if it rains?
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The salons in the main house can be used for the ceremony or reception, and a marquee or stretch tent can be put up in the gardens. We agree the wet-weather plan with you well before the day.
When is the best time to marry at El Molino del Duque?
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Late spring and early autumn, from May to June and September to October, are the most comfortable. July and August are hot, so ceremonies are best held late in the afternoon. Winter weddings are possible on mild, sunny Costa del Sol days.
How far is it from the airport and the coast?
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About 25 minutes from Gibraltar Airport and about an hour from Málaga Airport. The AP-7 motorway is around 3 minutes away, Estepona around 15 minutes, and the beaches and marina at San Luis de Sabinillas and Puerto de la Duquesa just a few minutes.
Is there parking?
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Yes, there is private parking on the estate for around 100 cars, and we can arrange shuttles so guests do not need to drive.
What can guests do nearby?
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Plenty. Puerto de la Duquesa has beaches and restaurants, and guests can book golf, boat and yacht trips, horse riding, wine and olive oil tastings or spa days. Gibraltar, Marbella and Ronda all make good day trips, and we can arrange a welcome dinner or farewell brunch too.
Do you plan weddings at El Molino del Duque?
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Yes. We can plan your whole wedding at El Molino del Duque 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.
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Where to find
El Molino del Duque
El Molino del Duque
29691 Manilva, Málaga
Costa del Sol, Spain
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- In the valley below Manilva, about 3 minutes from the AP-7 motorway
- About 25 minutes from Gibraltar Airport
- About an hour from Málaga Airport
- About 15 minutes from Estepona
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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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