An estate on the sea, by the Garraf Natural Park
Masia Casa del Mar is an estate in Sant Pere de Ribes, on the first line of the sea and surrounded by the Garraf Natural Park. The website gives these distances: 1 km from Vilanova i la Geltrú, 9 km from Sitges, 45 km from Barcelona and 38 km from Barcelona airport. It began in 2014 as a family house, and it was renovated with sustainable materials and the highest energy rating, A.
The weddings page lists a ceremony area close to the sea, in the middle of nature, for up to 200 people. Cocktails and dinners move to outdoor spaces with sea views. Espacio Aire has an infinity pool (cocktail for 230 or banquet for 140). Espacio Mar, with direct access from Aire, takes 340 at a cocktail or 240 at a banquet. Espacio Cielo is the largest, for 400 at a cocktail or 350 at a banquet. There is also a patio, a chill-out and disco area with palm trees for 190 people, and an indoor salon with three areas.
Six exterior suites with sea views and terraces let you host your loved ones before or after the wedding. The estate works with a network of collaborating companies and offers advice to plan the day. It suits couples who want ceremony, banquet and party by the sea in one place, from small groups to about 350 seated guests.
For your photos
Ask which direction the ceremony area faces and where the sun is at the hour you want, because that decides the light for the ceremony and the portraits. The infinity pool of Espacio Aire, with the sea behind it, is the obvious place for a couple portrait, and the suites with terraces work well for getting ready.
The website does not describe a covered ceremony area, so ask for the rain plan. The only indoor space described is the salon: ask whether the ceremony can move there. The last 150 metres of the road are unpaved, which is useful to know for taxis and for anyone carrying equipment. Set aside 30 to 45 minutes for portraits.
Good to know
- Location: Carrer de la Talaia 1, Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona. The last 150 metres are an unpaved track.
- Distances (website): Vilanova i la Geltrú 1 km, Sitges 9 km, Barcelona 45 km, Barcelona airport 38 km.
- Ceremony area: up to 200 people. Banquets: 140 at Espacio Aire, 240 at Espacio Mar, 350 at Espacio Cielo.
- Accommodation: six suites with sea views and terraces.
- Suppliers: the estate works with a network of collaborating companies and gives planning advice.
- Customer service is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00.
- Website: masiacasadelmar.com.