Forte da Cruz

Forte da Cruz, located at R. Olivença 13, 2765-262 Estoril, Portugal, is a historical beach castle that offers a unique and enchanting setting for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

Capacity and Layout:

• Lower Terrace: Ideal for outdoor ceremonies, this area can accommodate up to 80 seated guests, offering breathtaking ocean views.

• Upper Terrace: Features an indoor marquee that can host up to 250 guests, providing panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the beach of Tamariz.

• Historic Rooms: These rooms, including the Noble rooms and the Greenhouse, can accommodate up to 80 and 50 seated guests respectively, offering a mix of old-style nobility and intimate settings.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Lower Terrace:

• Capacity: Up to 80 seated guests
• Features: Outdoor ceremony location with ocean views

• Upper Terrace:

• Capacity: Up to 250 guests (indoor marquee)
• Features: Panoramic ocean views, spacious marquee with AC

• Noble Rooms:

• Capacity: Up to 80 seated guests
• Features: Elegant, historic setting with refined architecture

• Greenhouse:

• Capacity: Up to 50 seated guests
• Features: Intimate, charming space with natural ambiance

Services

• Catering: Provided by the highly acclaimed Penha Longa Catering team, offering tailored menu selections prepared on site with fresh ingredients.

• Facilities: Spacious parking, comfortable tables and chairs, dressing rooms, restrooms, 24-hour power supply, and air conditioning.

• Event Coordination: Assistance on the wedding day, including coordination of the ceremony, assistance with vendors, and final cleaning.

• Music and Entertainment: Music services and catering services are limited to 7 hours, with optional additional hours available with a surcharge.

• Decorations: Gold Chiavari Chairs for the ceremony, 2 baskets with petals (rice optional), 2 microphones and speakers, and recorded music.

• Additional Amenities: Carpet and canopy are not included, but guests can enjoy the sunset over the bay of Cascais during dinner and the nighttime celebrations.

Forte da Cruz offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal venue for various types of events, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations.