A 19th-century palace near Sitges
Finca Mas Solers is a palace in the Catalan Renaissance style from the end of the 19th century, and it once housed the old Gran Casino de Barcelona. It is in Sant Pere de Ribes, 30 minutes from Barcelona, 5 minutes from Sitges and 20 minutes from the airport, according to the website. The estate has gardens and fountains, and the site also has pages for Indian weddings and Jewish weddings.
The salons are large. The Grand Hispano Suiza Room (1,216 m², ceiling 4.75 m) has natural light and a 19th-century chandelier. The Grace Room (783 m²) is modern, in neutral tones, with a wide stage. El Celler, the old wine cellar, is rustic, with a large white fireplace and an ante-room that lets you separate moments of the same event. The Bacarrá Room (75 m²) is a small room with a traditional English, vintage feel. Outside there are the Fountains along the entrance, the Arches, which the site calls the most romantic corner and suggests for small weddings, the Mónaco Gardens with a centuries-old olive tree, and the Amphitheatre, an open-air space of 2,700 m².
The weddings page gives a capacity of up to 1,200 people in the salons, and the estate has its own chef and kitchen, so it suits big celebrations with a banquet. The website does not mention accommodation, so ask.
For your photos
The Grand Hispano Suiza Room has natural light and a large chandelier, a good room for the banquet. The Grace Room has a stage and its own lighting system, so ask what can be changed. For portraits, the Mónaco Gardens with the old olive tree and the corner of the Arches are the quietest places, and the Fountains give you a path with water up to the main building.
With many guests, the timeline is the main task: ask how many events the estate holds per day and how long you can use the gardens. If it rains, the salons are large enough to move the ceremony indoors, but ask the team which room is plan B. Set aside 30 to 45 minutes for portraits, and more if you want both the gardens and the Amphitheatre.
Good to know
- Location: Ctra. Vilanova a Sant Pere de Ribes (BV-2112), Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona.
- Distances (website): 30 minutes from Barcelona, 5 from Sitges, 20 from the airport.
- Capacity: the weddings page says up to 1,200 people in the salons.
- Catering: its own chef and kitchen, with traditional Mediterranean cuisine and modern techniques.
- Spaces: eight, from the Grand Hispano Suiza Room (1,216 m²) to the Amphitheatre (2,700 m²).
- The website links to a virtual tour.
- Website: fincamassolers.com.
