What a Mas Torroella wedding is like

Mas Torroella is an old Catalan mas (a fortified stone farmhouse) in Fonteta, a hamlet near La Bisbal d’Empordà, at the edge of the Gavarres hills. The house dates back to the 14th century, with a stone tower, vaulted rooms and thick walls that stay cool in summer.

The big thing: it’s exclusive use. You don’t share the property with hotel guests or another wedding. Your closest people sleep in the house, wake up there, and the whole weekend happens in one place. For couples flying in from far away, that’s a huge relief.

It also feels different from the clifftop hotels on the coast. You get countryside, olive and orange trees, stone and green lawns, and the sea is still only a short drive away when you want it.

Mas Torroella at a glance

Quick facts for planning. Numbers come from the venue and wedding listings, so always confirm the current details with Mas Torroella.

	Details
Location	Fonteta (Forallac), Baix Empordà, Girona, Spain
Style	14th-century stone estate, exclusive use
Wedding guests	Up to about 250
Sleeps on site	About 28–30 (main house plus a small cottage)
Minimum stay	Usually 3 nights on a weekend, 4 nights midweek
Catering	Bring your own caterer and bar
Party	Licensed late into the night (listings say up to 6 am)
Extras	Outdoor pool, indoor heated pool and spa, gym, tennis court
Nearest beaches	About 10–20 minutes (Calella, Llafranc, Tamariu, Aiguablava)
Airports	Girona (GRO) about 50 minutes; Barcelona El Prat (BCN) under 2 hours
Website	weddingvillacostabrava.com

The spaces: where each part of the day can happen

This is where Mas Torroella gets interesting. There isn’t one fixed “ceremony spot”; you choose. According to the venue, you’ve got:

The Ruins: old stone ruins on the grounds, a great ceremony spot if you love texture and old stone.
The Secret Forest: a woodland setting, good for a small, intimate ceremony.
The 14th-century entry hall: a vaulted stone room, which is also your rain plan.
Four gardens (Sunset, Pergola, Main and Events Garden) for the aperitivo and dinner.
The pool and pergola for drinks, and the barn / events hall for dancing.

My honest advice: don’t do everything on the main lawn just because it’s the obvious choice. Split it up. Ceremony in the ruins, aperitivo under the pergola, dinner on the lawn in front of the house as the sun goes down, then move inside for the party. Every change of space gives your guests a little “wow” and gives me completely different photos.

What I look for when I arrive at a venue like this

When I get to a venue, I’m not just looking at how pretty it is. I’m already thinking about how the wedding will move through the space. Where is the morning prep, and how far is it from the ceremony? How did the planner set up the day? Where will the sun be at 6 pm, and where will the aperitivo happen?

At a place like Mas Torroella, I also check how narrow or wide each space is (the vaulted hall and the ruins need different lenses than the open lawn), and where I can fly the drone safely. Old trees are beautiful, but they can block the shot or catch a drone, so I walk the grounds first. From above, this estate looks amazing: the stone roofs, the pool and the green squares of lawn are exactly the kind of overview that ties a whole wedding gallery together.

One thing couples don’t always expect: Mas Torroella sits up in the hills, so it can get windy. Plan for it with heavier decor, candles in glass holders, and a veil you’re happy to see flying around (it makes great photos anyway). There also isn’t much natural shade on the grounds, so if your date falls in the hot months, plan the ceremony for later in the evening and have parasols, fans and plenty of water ready for your guests.

Light and the best time of year

The Costa Brava has a long season. The best months for a Mas Torroella wedding are May, June and September: warm days, cooler evenings, and soft golden light. Early October can be lovely too.

July and August are hot inland, and there isn’t a lot of shade on the grounds, so I’d plan the ceremony for the evening, around 6:30–7pm, once the sun is lower. Dinner outside right around sunset (roughly 9 pm in June, about 8 pm in September) is when the warm light hits the stone walls.

Photographer’s tip: plan 20–30 minutes of portraits just before sunset. The orange and lemon trees around the house and the low stone walls make a beautiful, natural backdrop, and you don’t need to leave the property.

How much does a Mas Torroella wedding cost?

Prices change by season and number of nights, so treat these as rough estimates and ask the venue for a current quote:

Venue (exclusive weekend, 3 nights): roughly €12,000 to €35,000+, higher in peak summer.
Catering and bar: since you bring your own, expect around €100–€200 per guest depending on the menu and drinks.
Rentals, flowers, music, planner: often another €15,000–€40,000 for a full wedding.
Total: most full destination weddings here land somewhere around €50,000–€120,000+.

The plus side of a bring-your-own-caterer venue: you have real freedom. You can do a Catalan-style feast, a paella party for the welcome dinner, or a long seafood lunch the next day. If you’re comparing options, my guide to the best Costa Brava wedding venues has prices for hotels and other estates nearby.

How to plan a Mas Torroella wedding weekend

Because you have the whole estate for at least three nights, most couples here plan a full weekend, not just one day. Something like:

Friday: welcome dinner or a relaxed pool party at the villa.
Saturday: the wedding. Getting ready in the house, ceremony in the evening, dinner at sunset, party late.
Sunday: a slow brunch, then a beach afternoon in Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc.

Only about 30 people sleep at Mas Torroella, so the rest of your guests will stay nearby. Palafrugell, Begur, Pals and La Bisbal d’Empordà all have hotels and rentals within about 15–20 minutes. Book a shuttle for the wedding night: the roads are dark, narrow and winding, and nobody should be driving after the party.

Photographer’s tip: if you book two or three days of coverage, the Sunday at the beach is often where the most relaxed, natural photos happen. Everyone’s off duty, the pressure is gone, and the coast is right there.

Getting there and the coast nearby

Most guests from the US, Canada and the UK fly into Barcelona El Prat (direct flights from many US and Canadian cities, and lots from the UK) and drive up in under two hours. Girona Airport is about 50 minutes away and good for budget flights within Europe.

The coast is the bonus. Within 10–20 minutes you’ve got the little coves of Aiguablava, Tamariu and Llafranc, and the fishing-village charm of Calella de Palafrugell. A sunset boat trip, an engagement session on the rocks, or a day-after shoot by the water are all easy to add. See Mas Torroella on Google Maps.

This whole stretch of coast is seriously scenic. Wherever you are in the hills, there’s a view, and the coves below have some of the clearest water in Spain. The Costa Brava is also one of the most competitive wedding regions in Europe, and that works in your favour: the planners, caterers and florists here keep their standards high.

FAQ

How many guests can Mas Torroella hold for a wedding?

Up to about 250 guests for the ceremony and dinner, while around 28–30 people can sleep on site in the main house and the cottage.

How much does a Mas Torroella wedding cost?

As a rough estimate, the venue runs about €12,000–€35,000+ for an exclusive 3-night weekend, plus catering of around €100–€200 per guest. A full wedding usually lands around €50,000–€120,000+. Always confirm current prices with the venue.

Can we bring our own caterer to Mas Torroella?

Yes. Mas Torroella lets couples choose their own caterer and bar service, which gives you a lot of freedom with the menu and budget.

Where is Mas Torroella?

In Fonteta (Forallac), in the Baix Empordà countryside of Girona province, Catalonia. It’s about 10–20 minutes from the Costa Brava beaches, about 50 minutes from Girona Airport and under 2 hours from Barcelona.

What happens if it rains?

The 14th-century vaulted entry hall and the events hall work as indoor options, so you have a real backup plan for the ceremony and dinner.

Planning your Mas Torroella wedding?

If you’re dreaming about stone walls, orange trees, a long dinner under the sky and a beach day after, Mas Torroella is a very good choice. And I’d love to hear about it. Tell me your date, your guest count and what kind of weekend you’re picturing, and let’s see if we’re a good fit: send me a message here.

Want to see how I tell a whole wedding day? Browse my real weddings, read what couples say about working with me, or check out my 35mm film wedding photography. You can also find more planning guides on my wedding articles page, like the top wedding venues near Barcelona.

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