Valencian Community
Weddings in
Alicante
Getting married in Alicante means 320 sunny days, 200 km of Costa Blanca coastline and Santa Barbara Castle as the backdrop for the ceremony. With an average of 120 guests and costs between €140 and €220 per person, Alicante combines Mediterranean quality with prices that let you invest in what really matters: the experience of your guests.
En resumen
- Alicante has around 200+ registered wedding venues according to industry data
- The Valencian Community wedding market counts approximately 1.100+ specialist vendors according to industry data
- Estimated average cost of a wedding in Alicante: 25.000€
- Best time to get married: Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Average guest count: 120 people
Datos clave
- Average cost
- 25.000€
- Per guest
- 140€ - 220€
- Avg. guests
- 120
- Available venues
- 200+
- Vendors
- 1.100+
- Best months
- Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Where to get married in Alicante
Estates and haciendas in the Alicante interior
Estates and haciendas in the Alicante interior
The interior of the province — Novelda, Monforte del Cid, Aspe, Petrer — has estates among vines and almond trees within 30 minutes of the city. Finca El Encanto, El Cortijo del Viento or Hacienda La Paloma host weddings of 100 to 300 guests with private gardens, a chapel and an indoor backup hall. Most work with caterers specialising in Alicante rice dishes and Mediterranean fish, lifting the gastronomic experience well above average.
Venue types in Alicante
Options for your wedding in Alicante
- Weddings on the Costa Blanca: from El Campello to Altea
- The stretch of coast between El Campello and Altea concentrates the most in-demand seafront spaces for weddings in the province. Villa Mediterránea in Altea, the Benidorm port restaurants or Parador de Jávea's terraces offer weddings with Mediterranean views for 50 to 200 guests. Altea, in particular, is the most photogenic village on the coast: its blue domes and bay provide the perfect backdrop for photos.
- Santa Barbara Castle: the most iconic ceremony setting
- Santa Barbara Castle, atop Monte Benacantil in the centre of Alicante, is the province's most iconic ceremony setting. Weddings at the castle require a permit from Alicante City Hall and are subject to availability, but the result — with views over the bay, the port and the city — is hard to match. Capacity for ceremonies at the castle runs from 50 to 150 guests.
- Civil ceremony at Alicante City Hall
- Alicante City Hall, in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, holds civil ceremonies in the Salón Azul with views over one of the city's liveliest squares. Demand in spring and autumn is high: book four to six months in advance. The Civil Registry of Alicante is at the Palacio de Justicia (calle Pío XII) with shorter lead times of two to four months. Both options are popular for intimate ceremonies ahead of a venue celebration.
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Weddings in Spain by the numbers
175.364
marriages celebrated in Spain in 2024
Fuente: INE — Estadística de Matrimonios 2024~20.500 €
average cost of a wedding in Spain
Fuente: Newtral
Frequently asked questions about weddings in Alicante
How much does a wedding in Alicante cost?
The average cost of a wedding in Alicante is €25,000, with a typical range of €140 to €220 per guest. For a 120-person wedding — the provincial average — the total budget runs between €16,800 and €26,400. Interior estates and local catering offer excellent value; choosing Costa Blanca venues like Altea or Jávea pushes prices up 15 to 25%.
Why does Alicante have so many sunny days?
Alicante receives over 320 sunny days a year, making it one of the sunniest cities in Spain and Europe. Its location at the southern tip of the Valencian Community, sheltered from northerly winds by the inland sierras, combined with the Mediterranean's moderating influence, creates an exceptional microclimate for outdoor weddings from March to November.
How many wedding vendors are there in Alicante?
Alicante province has over 1,100 verified wedding vendors, including photographers specialising in Mediterranean light, caterers with rice and bay seafood menus, florists using seasonal plants from the Valencian orchard and DJs experienced in weddings for both Spanish and international couples. The Costa Blanca, strongly oriented toward international tourism, has an English and German-language offer well above the Spanish average.
What are the best months to get married in Alicante?
The best months to get married in Alicante are April, May, October and November. April and May have average temperatures of 18 to 23 °C, almond trees in blossom in the interior and minimal rain risk. October and November still have warm sea (26 °C), perfect temperatures and lower vendor demand than spring. June is doable but heat is building; July and August regularly exceed 33 °C.