A practical guide to marrying at El Duque
Facts, not adjectives. What couples ask before they come.
In numbers
- Since
- 1977
- Garden
- 10,000 m²
- Guests (Bodas.net)
- 40–350
- Menus per person (Bodas.net)
- from €84.15
- Weddings a day
- 1
- 4.6 ★ · 350
A little history
- 1977 José Ramón and María de los Ángeles found the Restaurante El Duque.Finca El Duque · fincaelduque.es
- 2013 The Gran Duque hall is completely renewed, designed and decorated by Jorge Currás.Finca El Duque · fincaelduque.es
- 2016 By the finca’s own account, it receives the 2016 Plato de Oro national gastronomy award.Finca El Duque · Bodas.net
Spaces
| Space | Use | What it is like |
|---|---|---|
| The gardens | Portraits, ceremony | 10,000 m² of private gardens |
| The hórreo | Open-air ceremony | Pavilion, chairs and carpet on the lawn |
| The patio and terrace | Drinks reception | Cobbles, awnings and trees |
| The Gran Duque hall | Dinner and dancing | Up to 300 people; air-conditioned; glass ceiling; renovated in 2013 |
| The Cenefas hall | Lunches and meetings | Up to 80 people, according to the finca |
| The cider press | The house’s cider | Espichas and parties, according to Bodas.net |
The weather, month by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024 for the finca’s coordinates. Sea temperatures from 2023 and 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C | 6 °C | 12 days | 14 °C | 18:11 |
| February | 14 °C | 7 °C | 11 days | 13 °C | 18:53 |
| March | 14 °C | 7 °C | 12 days | 13 °C | 19:28 |
| April | 16 °C | 9 °C | 11 days | 14 °C | 21:05 |
| May | 18 °C | 12 °C | 11 days | 15 °C | 21:40 |
| June | 20 °C | 15 °C | 11 days | 18 °C | 22:05 |
| July | 22 °C | 17 °C | 7 days | 21 °C | 22:02 |
| August | 23 °C | 17 °C | 7 days | 21 °C | 21:26 |
| September | 21 °C | 15 °C | 10 days | 20 °C | 20:33 |
| October | 20 °C | 13 °C | 10 days | 18 °C | 19:40 |
| November | 16 °C | 10 °C | 13 days | 16 °C | 17:58 |
| December | 14 °C | 8 °C | 12 days | 15 °C | 17:47 |
Getting here
- Central Gijón≈ 15 min by car
- Gijón station (Sanz Crespo)≈ 14 min
- Avilés≈ 27 min
- Oviedo≈ 29 min
- Asturias airport (OVD)≈ 32 min
Carretera de la Isla, 1027, 33394 Castiello de Bernueces, Gijón, Asturias
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Frequently asked questions
01Where is Finca El Duque?
At Carretera de la Isla 1027, in Castiello de Bernueces, in the rural surroundings of Gijón. According to Google Maps it is about 15 minutes by car from the centre of Gijón, about 14 from Sanz Crespo station, about 27 from Avilés, about 29 from Oviedo and about 32 from Asturias airport. There is parking.
02How many guests can you take?
The finca speaks of a dining room and terrace with capacity for 300 people. Bodas.net lists weddings of 40 to 350 guests. Only one event is held per day.
03How much does a wedding cost?
Bodas.net lists menus from €84.15 per person. For an exact quote, write to or call the team.
04Who does the cooking?
The kitchen is the house’s own: home-made cooking, with its own bakery, special menus for coeliacs and an allergen menu. According to Bodas.net, the dishes are made on the day of the event.
05How late does the party go on?
Bodas.net says the party can run until 04:00. Please confirm it with the finca for your date.
06Can the ceremony be held at the finca?
Yes: the finca offers an open-air civil ceremony in a space prepared in the gardens. If it rains, ask the team about the alternative for your date.
07Is there music and a DJ?
The finca offers a full DJ service for all its weddings, all night long.
08Is there accommodation at the finca?
No: Bodas.net says it has no accommodation for guests.
09Is it accessible?
The finca says the Gran Duque hall has facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility. Please confirm the access routes with the team before booking.
10Can we visit before booking?
Call +34 985 37 19 19. According to the finca, it is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to 19:30, and closed on Sundays.