Private cortijo · Tarifa · Costa de la Luz
Cortijo El Aguilón
Andalusian cortijo wedding venue with courtyards, gardens and cottages near Tarifa
Written by Wes, founder · Reviewed by Miriam, lead planner · Updated
About the venue
Cortijo El Aguilón, Tarifa
Cortijo El Aguilón is a privately owned Andalusian cortijo in the countryside outside Tarifa, at the southern tip of Spain, reached by an avenue of forty palms and about five minutes from the white-sand beaches of the Costa de la Luz. It hosts one wedding a day for 10 to 250 guests, with ceremonies under the arch, cocktails by the pool and dinner in the main courtyard, and the party can go on until 5am. Couples bring their own caterer and suppliers, four cottages sleep 14 including a bridal suite, and venue hire starts from about €8,000.
El Aguilón stands in open countryside behind the beaches of Tarifa, where Europe almost touches Africa. An avenue of forty palms leads up to the house, and the front door opens onto a courtyard draped in wisteria and jasmine. Around it are whitewashed walls, terracotta roofs, gardens, an orange grove, lemon trees around the pool, a tennis court under palms and a stable yard with three Andalusian horses. Harpers & Queen called it the epitome of casual chic.
The cortijo's courtyards and gardens give a different setting for each part of the day. Ceremonies usually take place under the arch, guests gather by the pool among the lemon trees for cocktails, and dinner is laid out in the main courtyard, with a dance floor for the party afterwards. There is one wedding a day and the celebration can carry on until 5am.
Couples have a free hand: furniture, table settings, catering, DJ and every other detail are chosen by you, so most weddings here are put together with a planner. The house can take anything from an intimate gathering of ten to a party of around 250.
Four cottages sleep 14 guests, with room for two extra beds: the Stable Cottage, the Courtyard Cottage and the Annexe sleep four each, and the Garden Suite, with its own private garden, is the bridal suite. Each has its own kitchen and terrace, and a private chef can be arranged. The owner may stay in the main house. Tarifa's old town, kitesurfing beaches and views across to Morocco are all close by.
Our take
What we love about Cortijo El Aguilón
El Aguilón is a cortijo full of character by the sea. Here is what we love.
1
The palm avenue
Forty palms lead guests up to the house.
2
Courtyards and gardens
Wisteria, jasmine, orange and lemon trees.
3
Your own suppliers
Every detail is your choice.
4
Beaches next door
Tarifa’s white sands five minutes away.
The spaces
Where each part of the day happens
Settings around the cortijo.
Ceremony
The arch
The setting for most ceremonies.
Cocktails
Pool and lemon trees
Drinks in the garden.
Dinner
Main courtyard
Wisteria, jasmine and long tables.
Dancing
Gardens and terraces
Space for the party until 5am.
Gallery
Cortijo El Aguilón in pictures
Venue features
Venue features at Cortijo El Aguilón
- Andalusian cortijo
- Palm avenue
- Courtyards
- Orange grove
- Pool
- Tennis court
- Andalusian horses
- Bridal suite
- Free choice of suppliers
- One wedding a day
- Party until 5am
- Parking
Guide prices
How much does a wedding at Cortijo El Aguilón 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.
| Wedding venue hire | From about €8,000Bodas.net |
|---|---|
| All four cottages, low season | From about €710 a night14 guests |
| All four cottages, mid season | From about €1,235 a night14 guests |
| All four cottages, high season | From about €1,660 a night14 guests |
Stay and travel
Where guests stay and how they get there
Four cottages at the cortijo sleep 14, or 16 with extra beds, including the bridal suite. Other guests stay in Tarifa's hotels and guesthouses or along the coast at Valdevaqueros and Bolonia.
The bedrooms
- Garden Suite2 guests · Bridal suite with a private garden
- Stable Cottage4 guests · Own kitchen and terrace
- Courtyard Cottage4 guests · Own kitchen and terrace
- The Annexe4 guests · Own kitchen and terrace
Accommodation nearby
- Cortijo El AguilónFour cottages, 14 guests · On site
- TarifaHotels and guesthouses · About 15 minutes
- BoloniaBeach hotels · About 20 minutes
Getting there
- Gibraltar Airport (GIB)About 45 minutes
- Jerez Airport (XRY)About 1¼ hours
- Málaga Airport (AGP)About 2 hours
- BeachesAbout 5 minutes
Things to do
For guests around Tarifa
Tarifa's old town, with its cobbled streets, bars and restaurants, is close by, along with 14 km of white-sand beaches, kitesurfing, horse riding, yoga, hiking and birdwatching, and views across the Strait to Morocco.
- Tarifa old town
- Valdevaqueros beach
- Kitesurfing
- Horse riding
- Bolonia and Baelo Claudia
- Day trip to Tangier
Good to know
Cortijo El Aguilón FAQs
How many guests can Cortijo El Aguilón hold?
From 10 up to about 250 guests.
How much does it cost?
Wedding venue hire starts from about €8,000. Renting all four cottages costs from about €710 a night in low season to €1,660 in high season.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, you choose your own catering, furniture, DJ and other suppliers.
Is there accommodation?
Yes, four cottages sleep 14, or 16 with extra beds, including a bridal suite with a private garden.
How late can the party go?
Until 5am, with one wedding a day.
How far is it from the airport?
About 45 minutes from Gibraltar airport and around two hours from Málaga.
How we help
Planning a wedding at Cortijo El Aguilón?
From €180
Venue sourcing & tours
We shortlist venues that genuinely fit your numbers, budget and style, then tour them with you in person or by video. Tours are €100 per visit.
€75 an hour
Wedding planning
Budget, timeline, suppliers and design, from the first decisions to the final week, shaped around your taste rather than a template.
Final weeks + the day
On-the-day coordination
We confirm every supplier, build the minute-by-minute timeline and run the day, so you are the least busy people there.
Trusted local suppliers
Vendor sourcing
Caterers, photographers, florists, DJs and musicians we have worked alongside, all familiar with the venues and with couples planning from abroad.
Start planning
Inquire about Cortijo El Aguilón
Tell us your dates and guest numbers and we'll check availability, confirm the real costs and help you plan the rest. Once your inquiry is in, you'll get a link to book a free consultation call.
Wedding blog
Tips, ideas & inspiration
Start planning
Find the perfect Spanish wedding venue
We're Marbella-based, but we don't just plan weddings on the Costa del Sol. We help couples plan weddings in Spain from Barcelona and the Costa Brava to Mallorca, Ibiza and Andalucía, and we know these venues first-hand. We can shortlist and tour venues on your behalf, then help with the wedding planning or on-the-day coordination. Send us a short inquiry and you'll get a link to book a free consultation call.
With thanks
Thank you for the images
Thank you to Cortijo El Aguilón and the talented photographers whose work shows the venue at its best. All images remain the copyright of the venue and their photographers.
Is this one of your images?
Let us know and we'll credit you by name and add you as a vendor on weddingvenues.es.
Let us knowRegister your wedding services with us
Wedding photographer, videographer or supplier? Join our directory of wedding vendors in Spain and reach couples planning their day.
Register your services