Country cortijo · Jimena de la Frontera · Alcornocales · Cádiz
Cortijo Roman
Traditional Andalusian cortijo wedding venue below Jimena de la Frontera
Written by Wes, founder · Reviewed by Miriam, lead planner · Updated
About the venue
Cortijo Roman, Jimena de la Frontera
Cortijo Roman is a traditional Spanish country house in a quiet valley a mile or so below Jimena de la Frontera, in the foothills of the Alcornocales natural park between Ronda and the Mediterranean. It is hired exclusively for weddings of up to 180 guests, with vows in its cloister courtyard looking up to the village and its Moorish castle, drinks in the gardens and patios, and dinner under the stars. Five houses sleep up to 22, with a two-night minimum, and weddings start from about €25,000 for 120 guests including food, drink and accommodation. Gibraltar Airport is about 40 km away.
Cortijo Roman sits in a peaceful valley on the edge of Jimena de la Frontera, one of the white villages of the Cádiz hills, in the foothills of the Alcornocales natural park and roughly halfway between Ronda and the Mediterranean. From the cortijo there are views up to the village and its hilltop Moorish castle.
It is a traditional Andalusian country house set in 8 private hectares, with whitewashed walls, terracotta tiles and Moorish-inspired details, flower-filled gardens and quiet patios, a swimming pool and lush grounds, and five cottages for guests to stay in.
At its heart is an expansive cloister courtyard with vaulted ceilings, the natural setting for the ceremony, with the castle on the skyline. From there guests drift through the gardens for drinks and photographs, gather by the pool, and sit down to dinner as evening lighting transforms the cortijo, with music and dancing late into the night.
Its wedding packages are close to all-inclusive: planning and coordination, exclusive hire, two nights' accommodation for the couple and up to 22 guests, photography, décor and styling, a cava welcome, the ceremony set-up with a celebrant, catering and a full bar, music and entertainment, and fairy-light lighting across the grounds. External caterers are also allowed if you prefer.
Our take
What we love about Cortijo Roman
Cortijo Roman is a classic Andalusian country house with a castle on the skyline. Here is what we love.
1
Castle views
Vows in the cloister with Jimena’s Moorish castle above.
2
Everything included
Packages with food, drink and two nights’ stay.
3
Room for everyone
Up to 180 guests, with 22 staying on site.
4
Flexible planning
An on-site planner, and freedom to use your own suppliers.
The spaces
Where each part of the day happens
The cortijo flows from courtyard to gardens to pool, so the day moves naturally from one space to the next.
Ceremony
Cloister courtyard
The vaulted heart of the cortijo, with views towards the village and castle.
Cocktails and photos
Gardens
Blooming pathways for drinks and portraits.
Relaxing
Pool terrace
Lazy afternoons and the day after.
Dinner and dancing
Patios and courtyard
Long tables under evening lights and the stars.
Gallery
Cortijo Roman in pictures
Venue features
Venue features at Cortijo Roman
- Exclusive use
- Cloister courtyard
- Gardens and patios
- Swimming pool
- Views of Jimena castle
- Five guest cottages
- 8 private hectares
- Celebrant and ceremony set-up
- Photography included
- Décor and fairy lighting
- On-site planner
- In-house catering
- External caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
Guide prices 2027–2028
How much does a wedding at Cortijo Roman 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 package | From €25,000For 120 guests, including food, drink and 2 nights for 22 |
|---|---|
| Catering and full bar | IncludedOr bring your own caterer |
| Planning, photography and celebrant | IncludedPlus décor, music and lighting |
| Extra guests | QuotedUp to 180 |
Stay and travel
Where guests stay and how they get there
Five cottages on the estate sleep 14 in beds and up to 22 on wedding packages, ideal for the couple, family and closest friends, with a two-night minimum for weddings. Jimena de la Frontera is a mile or so away for extra guests, and Sotogrande's hotels are about 25 minutes.
Accommodation nearby
- Jimena village guesthousesSimple and close · A few minutes
- Finca La GloriaBoutique hotel · Nearby, Jimena
- Sotogrande hotelsWide choice · About 25 minutes
Getting there
- Gibraltar Airport (GIB)About 40 km
- Málaga Airport (AGP)About 1¾ hours
- SotograndeAbout 25 minutes
- RondaAbout 1 hour
- ParkingOn site
Things to do
For guests around Jimena de la Frontera
Jimena de la Frontera has its Moorish castle and cork-oak walking trails in the Alcornocales. Sotogrande's beaches and marina are about 25 minutes away, Ronda about an hour, and Gibraltar makes an easy day trip.
- Jimena castle
- Alcornocales hiking
- Horse riding
- Sotogrande beaches
- Golf
- Polo
- Ronda day trip
- Gibraltar day trip
- White villages
Good to know
Cortijo Roman FAQs
How many guests can Cortijo Roman hold?
Up to 180 guests, with the whole cortijo hired exclusively.
How much does a wedding cost?
Weddings start from about €25,000 for 120 guests, including food, drink and two nights' accommodation for 22 (2027–2028).
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. Catering can be included in the package, and external caterers are also allowed.
How many people can stay?
The five cottages sleep 14 in beds, and wedding packages include two nights for the couple and up to 22 guests. The minimum stay is two nights.
Is there a music curfew?
We confirm the finishing time for your date in writing. Fireworks are not permitted; pets and children are welcome.
How far is it from the airport?
About 40 km from Gibraltar Airport, and about an hour and three quarters from Málaga.
How we help
Planning a wedding at Cortijo Roman?
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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.
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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.
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