Palau de Margalef hosts weddings and private celebrations, from small ceremonies to receptions for 350 guests. The estate was built in the 17th century as a residence of the Dukes of Almenara, among fruit orchards and pastures about 7 kilometers from Lleida in Catalonia. Gardens, a stone cellar, a chapel and a glazed marquee give organisers several settings on one site.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are the core of the offer. The property has operated as an event space since 2008 and presents itself as a reference for weddings around Lleida. A day can move through the site in sequence. Civil ceremonies are held in the chapel, called L'Ermita, or in the gardens. The aperitif is served in the stone cellar, the Bodega de Pedra, or outside. The banquet takes place in the main hall or the glazed marquee, and the celebration continues on site. The site says the complex is equipped for everything from small ceremonies to large celebrations, and it also mentions smaller private groups.
The team organizes private visits so that couples can walk through the spaces before deciding. A visit can be requested through the website or by phone.
Rooms and capacities
The Sala Principal is the largest room and holds 350 guests, which is the maximum the venue states. The Sala d'Arcades dates from 1772 and is described as the architectural jewel of the complex. The Bodega de Pedra is used for aperitifs and the chapel for civil ceremonies. The glazed marquee, called the carpa envidriada, keeps direct contact with the surroundings. The grounds include a lake, a well and a path between fruit trees. The site does not give separate capacities for these other spaces, so ask for them when you request a visit.
Catering
The kitchen is described as contemporary Mediterranean. Gastronomy appears as one of the headings of the photo gallery, next to spaces, weddings and gardens, and the aperitif in the garden is shown as part of the day. The site does not detail menus, and it does not say whether an outside caterer is allowed. Confirm both when you plan your visit.
History and setting
The palau was built as the residence of the Dukes of Almenara in the 17th century, and the site gives 1680 as the founding year. The Sala d'Arcades was added in 1772. From 2008 the property began to operate as a venue for events and celebrations. It stands in farmland about 7 kilometers from Lleida, and the grounds still hold the old gardens, the lake, the well, the stone cellar and the chapel. The operator counts 25 years of experience with celebrations.
Getting there
The palau is about 7 kilometers from the city of Lleida. The venue can be reached by phone at 973 29 08 30 to arrange a visit.
