Finca La AlbueraMérida · Badajoz
An Extremaduran cortijo in the heart of the dehesa.
Holm oaks, rosemary and thyme, at the gates of Mérida.
Weddings at a cortijo with white walls and red arches: gardens for the ceremony, a terrace for drinks, a great hall and a marquee in case of rain. One wedding a day.
130–380 guestsno separate venue fee
Now at La Albuera
The finca
A hall for up to 380 diners, gardens for the ceremony, a terrace under the pergola and a marquee in case the weather turns, among holm oaks, rosemary and thyme.
I100 to 380 diners
A beamed timber ceiling, arches and tall windows, air-conditioned. It is the room for the banquet and the dancing.
IIDrinks reception
Red columns, wisteria, clay tinajas and a paved courtyard under the vine: the place for the welcome drinks.
IIICeremonies
Lawn open to the dehesa, with several corners to marry outdoors: white chairs, a timber pergola, rugs under the trees.
IVPlan B if it rains
A white canvas marquee on the lawn. Several couples call it the perfect option if the weather turns.
The day
An afternoon and a night, told by the light. This is how a wedding day unfolds at Finca La Albuera, calculated for a real date.
18:45 · Arrival
You arrive along the Mérida to Montijo road (EX-209), km 58. According to Google Maps it is about 16 minutes by car to Mérida’s Roman Theatre. The finca has parking.
Ctra. de Mérida a Montijo (EX-209), km 58, 06800 MéridaGoogle Maps
19:45 · The ceremony
The gardens have several corners to marry in: white chairs on the lawn, a timber pergola, rugs under the trees. Couples say there is always a plan B if it rains.
20:30 · Drinks reception
On the terrace, under the pergola and the vine, among tinajas and plants. A Google review says that, despite the heat of late June, the drinks reception was shaded from the sun.
“The outdoor space for the cocktail, surrounded by plants, trees and flowers in an Extremaduran dehesa setting.”
21:54 · Sunset
Gold, then rose, then blue: the hour for portraits among the holm oaks, the white cortijo glowing amber.
22:30 · Dinner
A hall of timber beams for 100 to 380 diners, air-conditioned, according to Bodas.net. You can use the finca’s own caterer or bring yours.
Under coverThe great hall
Timber beams, arches and tall windows; round tables or one long imperial table.
If it rainsThe marquee
A white canvas marquee on the lawn, with round tables and string lights: the couples’ choice if the weather turns.
00:30 · Dancing
The hall and the terrace both have a dance area, and Bodas.net says there is no time limit.
“Very spacious, several options whether it rains or shines.”
07:00 · Until dawn
The finca sets no closing time, according to Bodas.net. Then the dehesa is left alone, and dawn breaks over the holm oaks.
07:00 · Sunrise
“We took it on the first visit.”
Almanac
Calculated for the finca’s exact coordinates: sunset, golden hour, the moon and the average weather of the last ten years.
Change the date and “The day” recalculates its times.
Sun and moon: astronomical calculation (SunCalc), mainland Spain time. Weather: 2015–2024 averages (rain: days with 2 mm or more; wind: daily maximum) from Open-Meteo for 38°57′ N · 6°23′ W.
Saturday 19 June 2027
Suggested ceremony19:45so the drinks reception meets the golden hour
19/06/2027 — You’re getting married at Finca La Albuera.
130 to 380 guestsno separate venue feeone wedding a day16 min from the Roman Theatre of Mérida Full guide: capacity, menus, weather by month and getting here
Letter
Other couples wrote about their wedding afterwards. You can write to us before yours.
Letter sealed.
This is a demo: on the real site your letter would reach the finca and they would reply.