Finca La Bobadilla
Finca La Bobadilla, Granada
Finca La Bobadilla is a five-star country hotel set on a vast olive and oak estate in the Sierra de Loja, between Granada and Málaga. It began in 1985 as a restaurant (Hotels Above Par) and grew into a hotel laid out like a whitewashed Andalusian village, with courtyards, fountains and a chapel at its heart. After years as a Barceló Royal Hideaway, it is now run by the Spanish group Único Hotels, which took over in 2025 and renovated the property (Markets of Tomorrow).
A wedding here feels like taking over a private village in the hills. Ceremonies are held in the chapel or by the pool garden, drinks flow in the patios as the sun drops behind the sierra, and dinner is served on a terrace or in one of the restaurants. With rooms for guests on site and a spa, horses and walking trails to fill the days around it, many couples turn the wedding into a weekend.
The spaces
The Chapel
A late-Mudéjar style chapel with carved wooden ceilings, stained glass and a large organ, seating up to 80 for the ceremony (Único Hotels).
Pool Garden
A garden beside the pool used for outdoor ceremonies and drinks receptions.
El Patio
The central courtyard, which can host up to 160 for cocktails or a seated dinner (Único Hotels).
Heliport
An open-air platform with wide views that takes up to 180 for drinks or 150 for dinner (Único Hotels).
La Jara Restaurant
The hotel's restaurant, with a terrace facing the sierra, available for receptions and banquets.
El Mirador
A space overlooking the pools that seats up to 150 for a banquet (Único Hotels).
The chapel at the heart of the finca
Few hotels in Andalucía have their own chapel, and La Bobadilla's is a showpiece.
Rising above the main courtyard, the chapel is the tallest building in the hotel's village and is not consecrated (Forbes; Bodas.net), which makes it well suited to symbolic ceremonies. Inside are carved wooden ceilings, stained-glass windows and what the hotel describes as the largest private organ in Europe (Único Hotels). From there, guests only need to step out into the patios for drinks, so the whole day flows within the estate, framed by olive groves and the hills of the Sierra de Loja.
A closer look
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The details
What's here
- Five-star hotel run by Único Hotels since 2025
- Private estate of olive groves and oak trees in the Sierra de Loja
- 73 rooms and suites for guests on site
- Chapel for up to 80 with a large private organ
- Six named spaces for ceremonies, drinks and dinner
- In-house catering with menus adapted for dietary needs
- Events can run until 6am (Bodas.net)
- Flow Spa, horse riding and estate walks
- Babysitting and children's activities available
- About 45 minutes from both Málaga and Granada airports
Accommodation at Finca La Bobadilla
Everyone can stay on the estate: the hotel has 73 rooms and suites (Único Hotels), many with their own terrace or balcony, spread through the village-style buildings. Weddings require a minimum number of rooms to be booked (Bodas.net), so it works best for couples who want guests together for the whole weekend. Antequera and Granada are nearby for anyone who prefers a city stay.
What a wedding here costs
Finca La Bobadilla prices its weddings on request, but menus are listed from €90 per guest, with a range of €90 to €180 per person (Bodas.net, 2026). Catering is provided only by the hotel, and a minimum room booking applies to events, so accommodation forms part of the overall budget. Drinks can be charged by consumption or as a fixed package. For context, the average wedding in Spain costs €25,183 (Bodas.net, 2026); a full weekend here will usually sit above that.
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 Finca La Bobadilla.
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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.
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We know the venues and suppliers across Andalucía. From securing your date to sourcing florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
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Finca La Bobadilla
For a destination wedding that feels secluded yet stays within easy reach of two airports, Finca La Bobadilla is one of inland Andalucía's most complete venues.
- Its own chapel, plus garden and courtyard settings
- Every guest can stay on the estate
- Late finish, with events allowed until 6am
- Spa, horses and trails for a full wedding weekend
- Within about 45 minutes of Málaga and Granada airports
Common questions about Finca La Bobadilla
Where is Finca La Bobadilla?
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The hotel sits on its own estate in the Sierra de Loja, off the A-333 near Loja in Granada province, roughly halfway between Granada and Málaga. Both airports are about 45 minutes away and Antequera's high-speed train station is about 35 minutes (Único Hotels).
How many guests can Finca La Bobadilla hold?
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Up to 160 guests for a seated dinner and up to 180 for a drinks reception, depending on the space (Único Hotels). Bodas.net gives a maximum of 150, so it is worth confirming numbers for your chosen layout.
Can our guests stay at the hotel?
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Yes. There are 73 rooms and suites on the estate (Único Hotels), and weddings require a minimum number of rooms to be booked (Bodas.net).
Where can we hold the ceremony?
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In the chapel, which seats up to 80, or outdoors in the Pool Garden for up to 100 (Único Hotels). The hotel offers both symbolic and legal ceremony arrangements.
Can we bring our own caterer?
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No. Catering is provided by the hotel's own kitchen, with menus tailored to you and options for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac and other dietary needs (Bodas.net). You may bring your own wedding cake for a service supplement.
How much does a wedding at Finca La Bobadilla cost?
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Menus start from €90 per guest, ranging up to €180 (Bodas.net, 2026), with venue terms, drinks and rooms quoted on request. The average wedding in Spain costs €25,183 (Bodas.net, 2026).
Is there a music curfew?
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Events can continue until 6am (Bodas.net). The hotel can provide a DJ and professional sound equipment (Único Hotels).
When can we get married there?
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The hotel closes each year from late October to mid-March (Mr & Mrs Smith), so weddings take place in spring, summer and early autumn.
Are children and pets welcome?
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Children are welcome, with babysitting available (Único Hotels) and a kids' club in the summer holidays. Dogs up to 25kg can stay in some room types for a nightly fee (Mr & Mrs Smith).
Can we have a legal wedding at Finca La Bobadilla?
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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 venue.
Do you plan weddings at Finca La Bobadilla?
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Yes. We work alongside the hotel's events team to shape the weekend, from guest travel to suppliers and the running order on the day. Our wedding planning is €75 per hour plus VAT, with a 10-hour minimum, and on-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
Finca La Bobadilla
Finca La Bobadilla
Carretera Salinas–Villanueva de Tapia (A-333), km 65.5
18300 Loja
Granada
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- About 45 minutes from Málaga Airport
- About 45 minutes from Granada Airport
- About 35 minutes from Antequera-Santa Ana high-speed train station
- Under an hour from Granada city
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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.
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