Medieval castle · Sant Pere Pescador · Costa Brava
Cortal Gran
Exclusive 15th-century fortified castle wedding venue among apple orchards on the Costa Brava
Written by Wes, founder · Reviewed by Vicky, wedding planner · Updated
About the venue
Cortal Gran, Sant Pere Pescador
Cortal Gran is a fortified 15th-century castle built by the Caramany family, standing alone among 125 hectares of apple orchards near Sant Pere Pescador in the Empordà, on the Costa Brava, about 40 minutes from Girona airport. Restored by its current owner and hosting weddings since 2011, it takes one celebration a day for up to 300 guests, with ceremonies in the medieval courtyard, the main arch or the iron-and-glass greenhouse, dinner in the arches hall, on the great porch or in 20,000 m² of gardens, and a disco for the party. There is one room for the couple, guests stay in hotels and rural houses within a kilometre, and venue hire starts from about €3,000, with catering from about €105 a head.
Cortal Gran stands at the heart of a large estate of apple orchards in the Alt Empordà, completely on its own, a few kilometres from the beaches of the Bay of Roses. The story begins in 1365, when the lordship of Sant Pere Pescador was granted to the Caramany family, who built this fortified castle in the 15th century. Their descendant, the current owner, restored it as a family home between the 1980s and 2000, and it has been an exclusive venue for weddings since 2011.
There are spaces for every moment of the day. The 15th-century courtyard suits a ceremony or cocktails, as does the historic main arch, which also works for the welcome, seating plan and photos. In the gardens stands a greenhouse of iron and glass, full of natural light, one of the most magical places on the estate.
For dinner there is the interior hall with its three arches, the great porch for up to 300 guests opening onto the garden, or 20,000 m² of gardens with palm trees and a private wood for an outdoor banquet. The party moves to the disco, a lounge with a large window onto the garden, with celebrations able to run until about 4:30am.
Cortal Gran hosts only one event a day. There is no exclusive photographer, florist or musician, and catering is by the venue's partners or a caterer of your choice. A room is kept for the couple, and the castle works with several hotels, rural houses and campsites less than a kilometre away for guests.
Our take
What we love about Cortal Gran
Cortal Gran is a real castle among the orchards. Here is what we love.
1
A 15th-century castle
Built by the Caramany family as a fortress.
2
A glass greenhouse
A light-filled iron-and-glass space in the gardens.
3
Room for 300
The great porch alone takes 300 guests.
4
Close to the beach
A few kilometres from the Bay of Roses.
The spaces
Where each part of the day happens
A collection of historic spaces for each part of the day.
Ceremony and cocktails
The courtyard
The 15th-century castle courtyard.
Welcome or ceremony
The main arch
For the seating plan, photos or vows.
Ceremony and drinks
The greenhouse
Iron and glass, full of natural light.
Dinner
Hall of three arches
A light interior hall for large banquets.
Ceremony
The wood
A gravel aisle under arching trees.
Ceremony
Pond pavilion
A pavilion over the pond among the palms.
Dinner and chill-out
The great porch
For up to 300, opening onto the garden.
Party
The disco
A lounge with a large window onto the garden.
Gallery
Cortal Gran in pictures
Venue features
Venue features at Cortal Gran
- Exclusive use
- 15th-century fortified castle
- 125 hectares of orchards
- Medieval courtyard
- Main arch
- Iron-and-glass greenhouse
- Hall of three arches
- Great porch for 300
- 20,000 m² of gardens
- Private wood
- Disco
- Room for the couple
- Supplier flexibility
- Accessible
- Child friendly
- Parking
Guide prices 2027–2028
How much does a wedding at Cortal Gran cost?
Guide prices from the venue. They change with the season, the day of the week and your guest numbers, so we confirm a written quote for your date.
| Venue hire | From about €3,000Some dates; up to about €6,000–6,500 for peak Saturdays |
|---|---|
| Catering | From about €105 per personPartner caterers |
| Drinks | From about €21 per personDrinks packages |
Stay and travel
Where guests stay and how they get there
There is one room at the castle for the couple. Cortal Gran works with several hotels, rural houses and campsites less than a kilometre away for guests, and the beach towns of the Bay of Roses are close by.
Accommodation nearby
- Sant Pere PescadorHotels, rural houses and campsites · Under 1 km
- L'Escala and EmpúriesSeaside hotels · About 15 minutes
- FigueresTown hotels · About 20 minutes
Getting there
- Girona airport (GRO)About 40 minutes
- Barcelona airport (BCN)About 1 hour 30
- FigueresAbout 20 minutes
- ParkingOn site
Things to do
For guests around Sant Pere Pescador
The castle is minutes from the beaches of the Bay of Roses and the Roman ruins of Empúries, with the Dalí Museum in Figueres, the old town of Girona and the Aiguamolls nature reserve all close by.
- Bay of Roses beaches
- Empúries
- Dalí Museum
- Girona old town
- Aiguamolls de l'Empordà
- Kitesurfing
Good to know
Cortal Gran FAQs
How many guests can Cortal Gran hold?
Up to 300 guests.
How much does it cost?
Venue hire starts from about €3,000 on some dates and rises to about €6,000–6,500 for peak Saturdays. Catering starts at about €105 per person, with drinks from about €21.
Can we stay at the castle?
There is one room for the couple. Guests stay in hotels, rural houses and campsites less than a kilometre away.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, partner caterers are available and outside caterers are allowed.
Is there a music curfew?
Celebrations can run until about 4:30am. Fireworks are not permitted.
How far is it from the airport?
About 40 minutes from Girona airport and 1 hour 30 from Barcelona.
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