Finca Villa Palma
Finca Villa Palma, Marbella
Finca Villa Palma is a garden wedding venue in the hills above Marbella, on the old road to Ojén, about five minutes from the town centre. Its terraced gardens look out over the mountains on one side and down to the Mediterranean on the other, so drinks and dinner come with a view.
The venue is run by Alabardero Catering, the same team behind Finca Amalur, with more than 40 years' experience. The food, the open bar and the music are all handled in-house, which keeps the planning simple. It holds one wedding per day, with no fixed finish time, so the party can carry on late.
The spaces
The Ceremony Garden
A shady lawn among tall trees with views to the mountains, set up with a pergola or arch for your vows.
The Sea-View Terrace
A hedged lawn on the edge of the hillside looking down to the coast, lovely for a ceremony or drinks.
The Dinner Lawn
A long garden terrace under festoon lights for round or banquet tables, with the hills behind.
The Lounge Lawn
An upper lawn with sofas, parasols and space for a band, a DJ or a dance floor.
The Glass Hall
A glass-covered space for up to 120 guests, a good backup if the weather turns.
A Marquee
For larger numbers or cooler months, a marquee can be added in the gardens.
Catering by Alabardero
Alabardero Catering runs the venue and does all the food and drink. Its wedding menu includes a one-hour drinks reception, a seated dinner, the wedding cake, four hours of open bar and a late-night snack (Bodas.net).
Linen, standard flowers on the tables, printed menus and table plans are included, and menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, halal and kosher guests. Catering and music are exclusive to the venue, but you can bring your own photographer, and we bring in the florists, stylists and entertainment that make the day yours.
A closer look
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The details
What's here
- One wedding per day
- Sea and mountain views
- Ceremony garden and terraced lawns
- Glass-covered hall for 120 guests
- Marquee option for larger weddings
- Four hours of open bar included in the menu
- Menus for vegan, coeliac, halal and kosher guests
- Dance floor area
- Wheelchair access and parking
- Five minutes from Marbella
Accommodation near Finca Villa Palma
There are no rooms at Finca Villa Palma, but Marbella is only about five minutes away, with everything from beachfront resorts on the Golden Mile to boutique hotels in the old town and private villas in the hills. We suggest a hotel block for your guests and arrange coaches to and from the venue, so nobody needs to drive.
What a wedding here costs
Menus at Finca Villa Palma start from around €100 per guest and typically run to about €156, with the drinks reception, dinner, cake, four hours of open bar and a late-night snack included (Bodas.net). On top of that there is a fixed venue fee, which varies by season, and a minimum of 50 guests. For 100 guests, the menu alone would come to roughly €10,000 to €15,600. 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 day at Finca Villa Palma.
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 in Marbella and along the Costa del Sol. From securing your date to sourcing florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
Learn more →Why we love
Finca Villa Palma
It is a relaxed, sociable venue with a view from almost every corner. With food, bar and music under one roof and no curfew, couples can focus on their guests and the party.
- Sea and mountain views from the gardens
- Generous menus with the open bar included
- No fixed finish time
- Room for 50 to 600 guests
- Five minutes from Marbella's hotels
Common questions about Finca Villa Palma
Who does the catering at Finca Villa Palma?
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Alabardero Catering, which has more than 40 years' experience and also runs Finca Amalur. Catering is exclusive to the venue, and the menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, halal and kosher guests (Bodas.net).
How many guests can Finca Villa Palma hold?
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From 50 to 600 guests. The glass-covered hall seats 120, and the gardens take more than 600. A marquee can also be added (Bodas.net).
How much does a wedding at Finca Villa Palma cost?
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Menus start from around €100 per guest and typically run to about €156, with a one-hour drinks reception, dinner, the wedding cake, four hours of open bar and a late-night snack included (Bodas.net). There is also a fixed venue fee that varies by season, which we get quoted for your date.
Is there a finish time?
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No. Bodas.net lists no time limit for celebrations, and the venue holds one event per day, so the party can carry on late. We confirm the music arrangements for your date in writing.
Can we choose our own suppliers?
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Catering and music are exclusive to the venue. You can bring your own photographer, and we can introduce florists, stylists and entertainment we work with.
Can we bring our own wedding cake?
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A wedding cake is included in the menu. You can bring your own instead, with a supplement the venue quotes on request (Bodas.net).
Can guests stay at the venue?
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No, there is no accommodation on site. The venue is about five minutes from Marbella, so guests can stay in hotels and villas in town, and we arrange transport to and from the venue.
Can we get legally married at Finca Villa Palma?
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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. A Catholic wedding can take place at a church in Marbella with the right permissions.
How far is Finca Villa Palma from the airport?
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About 45 to 50 minutes from Málaga Airport by car, and about five minutes from Marbella town centre.
Do you plan weddings at Finca Villa Palma?
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Yes. We can plan your whole wedding at Finca Villa Palma or coordinate the day you have planned, working alongside the Alabardero team. 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
Finca Villa Palma
Finca Villa Palma
Antigua Carretera Marbella–Ojén, km 3.4
29610 Marbella, Málaga
Costa del Sol, Spain
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- About 5 minutes from central Marbella
- On the old road from Marbella to Ojén
- About 45–50 minutes from Málaga Airport
- Parking on site
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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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