Historic masia · Sant Pere de Ribes · near Sitges
Villa Almanita
18th-century vineyard estate wedding venue near Sitges, Barcelona
Written by Wes, founder · Reviewed by Miriam, lead planner · Updated
About the venue
Villa Almanita, Sant Pere de Ribes
Villa Almanita is a Catalan wine estate built in 1779, set in 32 hectares of private vineyards and woodland at Sant Pere de Ribes, about ten minutes from Sitges and its beaches and 25 to 30 minutes from Barcelona airport. Taken exclusively for a minimum of three nights, it hosts ceremonies in the gardens and courtyard for up to about 200, dinner for 150 in the mulberry-tree courtyard or the arched bodega, and parties for up to 250, with no neighbours and no sound or time restrictions. Its 24 bedrooms sleep 52, or up to 78 with extra beds, you bring your own caterer from a recommended list, and three nights start from about €18,000.
Villa Almanita was built in 1779 for wine production by a family of woodworkers, whose craftsmanship shows in every beam, door and detail. The house stayed in the family for more than two centuries, and its new owners have restored and reinforced it while keeping much of the original structure and furniture.
The estate covers 32 hectares of private vineyards and woodland with no neighbouring properties, so there are no noise restrictions. Inside are 2,200 m² of living space, with three large lounges, four formal dining areas and the bodega, the old wine cellar, now an arched hall that seats 150 and doubles as the plan B for up to 250.
Ceremonies take place in the gardens or the historic courtyard, which is shaded by mulberry trees and seats 150 for dinner under festoon lights. There is a large curved pool, a stone jacuzzi with a heated jet pool, a barbecue area and a terrace for breakfast, plus a dance floor with sound and lighting for the party.
The house sleeps 52 in 24 bedrooms, 20 with en-suite bathrooms, with extra beds taking it to 78, so most guests can stay together for the whole weekend. There is a guest kitchen and a separate professional kitchen for your caterer, solar panels supply most of the electricity, and water comes from the estate's own well.
Our take
What we love about Villa Almanita
Villa Almanita is all about the courtyard and the weekend. Here is what we love.
1
A mulberry courtyard
Dinner for 150 under the trees and lights.
2
Everyone stays
24 bedrooms for 52, up to 78.
3
No restrictions
No neighbours and no curfew.
4
Near Sitges
Beaches about ten minutes away.
The spaces
Where each part of the day happens
Indoor and outdoor spaces for every part of the weekend.
Ceremony
Gardens
Vows among the gardens and vineyards.
Ceremony and dinner
Courtyard
Mulberry-shaded, 150 seated.
Dinner, party or plan B
The bodega
Arched former wine cellar, 150 seated, 250 standing.
Drinks and pool party
Pool and jacuzzi
Curved pool, stone jacuzzi and barbecue.
Site plan
How the estate fits together
Guests arrive at the entrance lounge beside the road. The main house holds the rooms, with the courtyard and breakfast terrace along its garden side and the bodega below. The garden and curved pool sit just beyond, with the jacuzzi, outside lounge and cottage at the far end.
Ceremony settings
Garden · courtyard · bodega
Reception spaces
Courtyard (150 seated) · bodega (150 seated, 250 standing) · breakfast terrace · outside lounge
The estate
Main house with 24 bedrooms · cottage · pool · jacuzzi · entrance lounge · parking
Gallery
Villa Almanita in pictures
Venue features
Venue features at Villa Almanita
- Exclusive use
- Built in 1779
- 32 hectares
- Private vineyards and woodland
- Mulberry courtyard
- Arched bodega for 150
- Large curved pool
- Stone jacuzzi and heated pool
- Barbecue area
- 24 bedrooms
- Three large lounges
- Professional kitchen for caterers
- Dance floor, sound and lighting
- No sound or time restrictions
- Solar panels
- Own well
- Walking and biking routes
- Child friendly
Guide prices 2027–2028
How much does a wedding at Villa Almanita 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.
| Three nights | From about €18,000Estate and rooms for 52 |
|---|---|
| Extra nights | From €6,000Low season |
| Extra beds | €75Per bed per night, up to 20 |
| Catering | From about €160Per person, your caterer |
Stay and travel
Where guests stay and how they get there
The villa has 24 bedrooms and 20 en-suite bathrooms, with flexible double and twin set-ups, sleeping 52 as standard and up to 78 with extra beds at €75 per bed per night. A honeymoon suite is kept for the couple, and Sitges, ten minutes away, has plenty of hotels for other guests.
Accommodation nearby
- SitgesBeach town hotels · About 10 minutes
- Sant Pere de RibesVillage stays · A few minutes
- Vilanova i la GeltrúCoastal hotels · About 15 minutes
Getting there
- Barcelona airport (BCN)About 25–30 minutes
- SitgesAbout 10 minutes
- BarcelonaAbout 40 minutes
- Parking2,500 m² on site, EV charging
Things to do
For guests around Sant Pere de Ribes
Sitges is ten minutes away with its beaches and old town, the Penedès cava cellars are just inland, the Garraf natural park has walking and biking trails from the door, and Barcelona is under an hour away.
- Sitges beaches
- Sitges old town
- Penedès cava cellars
- Garraf park
- Walking and biking
- Barcelona
- Wine tasting
- Pool party
Good to know
Villa Almanita FAQs
How many guests can Villa Almanita hold?
150 seated for dinner, ceremonies for up to about 200 and parties for up to 250.
How much does it cost?
Three nights start from about €18,000 including the estate and rooms for 52 (2027–2028). Extra nights are from €6,000 in low season. Food and drink are separate.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, three nights.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. Catering is external, with a recommended supplier list and a professional kitchen on site.
Is there a music curfew?
No. There are no neighbours, so there are no sound or time restrictions. Fireworks are not permitted.
How many people can stay?
52 in 24 bedrooms, or up to 78 with extra beds.
How far is it from the airport?
About 25 to 30 minutes from Barcelona airport.
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