A family-run seafront hotel on Almadraba beach
Almadraba Park Hotel stands on Almadraba beach in Roses, facing the Bay of Roses. It was founded by the chef Josep Mercader, and the next generations of the family still run it; the current chef, Jaume Subirós, is his son-in-law. The restaurant is known for fish, especially Almadraba tuna. The hotel has large landscaped grounds, two swimming pools with bar-restaurants around them, and a spa.
The wedding page describes the hotel as a setting with history, nature and views of the Mediterranean, and gives a capacity of up to 250 people. The hotel can also be hired for private parties and gala dinners. The page does not list the ceremony or banquet spaces, so ask the hotel which garden, terrace or room it uses for each part of the day.
The hotel offers its garden, its panoramic views of the Mediterranean and other corners of the property as locations for photo sessions. Guests can stay in its rooms and suites, many with terraces towards the beach or the bay. It suits seaside weddings for medium and large groups who want a hotel with its own restaurant and grounds.
For your photos
Because the website does not describe the ceremony spaces, the first job is a visit: walk the garden, the pool terraces and the seafront at the time of day of your ceremony, and note where the shade falls. A sea-facing site in midday sun is hard on faces, and the breeze moves veils and flowers. The hotel itself lists its garden and its panoramic Mediterranean views as places for photo sessions, so look at those first.
The Empordà is known for the tramuntana, a strong north wind that can blow on the Bay of Roses, so ask the hotel for a sheltered or indoor option for the ceremony. Set aside 40 minutes for portraits, and keep the beach for the end of the day, when it is quieter. For more on wind and timing on this coast, read our Costa Brava planning tips.
Good to know
- Location: Avenida Díaz Pacheco 70, Platja de l’Almadraba, Roses, Girona.
- Travel: 55 km from Girona airport, 40 km from Girona city and 20 minutes from Figueres AVE station (hotel figures).
- Wedding capacity: up to 250 people. The website does not break this down by space.
- Accommodation: rooms and suites, many with terraces towards the beach or the bay.
- Grounds: landscaped areas, two swimming pools and a spa.
- The hotel can also be hired for private parties and gala dinners.
- Website: almadrabapark.com/en.
