Andalucía covers a lot of ground, and the area you choose shapes your budget, your guests’ travel and the whole feel of the day. Here’s how the main wedding areas differ.

Marbella and the Costa del Sol — the busiest and best-connected. Beach clubs, luxury villas and five-star hotels, twenty minutes from Málaga airport in most cases. Prices sit at the top end, but so does the choice of suppliers, and guests can fly in easily from almost anywhere in Europe.

Sotogrande — quieter and more exclusive. Polo, golf and private estates in a gated community, roughly an hour from both Málaga and Gibraltar airports. Suits couples who want understated luxury and privacy rather than buzz.

Ronda and the mountains — dramatic clifftop scenery and working fincas among the olive groves and vineyards, about ninety minutes inland from the coast. Cooler in summer than the coast, noticeably better value, and the drive is part of the appeal — though worth planning transport for guests.

Seville and Granada — the historic heart. Palaces, courtyards and haciendas with centuries of architecture behind them. Both are stiflingly hot in July and August, so most couples marry here in spring or autumn.

Estepona and Casares — the middle ground. Coastal or countryside settings without Marbella’s prices, still within easy reach of Málaga airport.

Cádiz and Tarifa — Atlantic rather than Mediterranean, which means wilder beaches and genuinely windy. Beautiful for the right couple, but check the wind before committing to an outdoor ceremony.