Costa Blanca North

Casa Santonja

Finca Santonja pairs a historic chapel and 15,000m² of centenary gardens in Beniarbeig with a distinctive feature — a 19th-century aljibe reborn as a subterranean party space.

Reception Capacity

Up to 230

Legal Ceremony

Not available

Minimal Lead Time

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Planner’s Note

One of the most distinctive historic estates on the Costa Blanca North — a listed 19th-century building, its own chapel, and an underground aljibe turned dance floor unlike anything else in our directory.

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About This Venue

A Listed 19th-Century Estate With Its Own Underground Aljibe

Finca Santonja is a 19th-century historic estate in Beniarbeig, in the Costa Blanca North’s Marina Alta district, close to both Dénia and Jávea. Listed among the province of Alicante’s 55 most notable buildings, the estate sets a single wedding per day across 15,000m² of centenary gardens, with a private chapel for religious ceremonies, a garden Templete for outdoor vows, and an unusual feature: a 19th-century underground aljibe (cistern) converted into a subterranean party space. With capacity for up to 230 guests and an approved list of respected local caterers to choose between, it suits couples wanting a historic, one-event-a-day estate with real architectural presence.

What Makes It Different

Three Reasons
Couples Choose This Estate

One of Alicante’s 55 Illustrious Buildings

Finca Santonja’s ivy-covered façade and tower place it among the province’s officially recognised historic buildings — genuine 19th-century architecture, not a modern reproduction of one.

An Underground Aljibe Turned Dance Floor

Few venues anywhere can offer this: a centuries-old underground cistern, reconverted into an intimate, atmospheric space where the night’s dancing continues after the gardens go quiet.

One Wedding a Day, 15,000m² of Gardens

With exclusive use and a single-event policy, couples have the entire centenary garden to themselves — no shared spaces, no overlapping celebrations.

At A Glance

Casa Santonja: Key Details

Capacity, pricing, and policies for Casa Santonja

Detail	Casa Santonja
Venue type	Finca/masía
Ceremony capacity	Ask us
Reception capacity	Ask us
Exclusive use	Yes
Pricing	Ask us
Catering policy	In-house only
Alcohol policy	Venue-supplied only
Minimum booking lead time	Ask us
Accommodation on-site	No
Accommodation rooms	Ask us

Best For

◈ Couples wanting genuine 19th-century architecture and a private chapel

◈ Weddings drawn to a distinctive, one-of-a-kind detail like the underground aljibe

◈ Couples who want their own caterer choice from a curated, quality-checked shortlist

Not Ideal For

◈ Weddings above roughly 230 guests, beyond the venue’s comfortable ceiling

◈ Couples who want full freedom to bring in any external catering company

◈ Couples wanting on-site overnight accommodation for guests — Finca Santonja’s historic layout doesn’t include guest rooms, so the wedding party stays nearby in Dénia or Jávea

Also Suits Milestone Celebrations

The gardens, chapel, and aljibe also suit milestone anniversaries and family celebrations wanting a historic Marina Alta setting with real architectural character.

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Location & Getting There

Reaching Casa Santonja

		Distance (km)	Driving Time (min)
Nearest town/village	Beniarbeig (nearest town)	0.5	2
Nearest city centre	Dénia (nearest city centre)	8	12
Nearest hub town	Jávea (nearest hub town)	15	20
Primary airport	Alicante Airport – ALC (primary airport)	90	70
Secondary airport	Valencia Airport – VLC (secondary airport)	100	75

How Planning Works Here

Booking Casa Santonja With Belka

Once Finca Santonja is shortlisted, Belka manages the approved-caterer selection, the Templete-versus-chapel ceremony decision, and every detail through to your aljibe after-party.

Casa Santonja

4.6 out of 5 stars

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Yoli Jauregui

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

Charles

5 out of 5 stars

a week ago

Exceptional location, staff and great food, we thought the road would bother us but we didn't notice it once, I highly recommend it

Ximo Castells

5 out of 5 stars

a month ago

Maria Isabel Gonzalez Mulet

4 out of 5 stars

a month ago

Good

Helen Brennan

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

Natasha Bernard

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

Magnífico lugar! Tuvimos la suerte de poder asistir a una noche inolvidable con cuarteto de cuerda Valencia.

Rav Mann

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

Such a beautiful place!

Omar Garco

4 out of 5 stars

in the last week

antonio escortell fornes

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

We got married on April 18th at Casa Santonja, and honestly, we couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our wedding. For us, this place has always been very special. We live very close to the estate, and for many years, every time we passed by, I would tell my mother, "The day I get married, it will be here." It was a lifelong dream, and after experiencing our big day at Casa Santonja, I can say that it not only met all our expectations but completely exceeded them. From our first visit, Carlos and Ana made us feel right at home. They showed us every corner of the estate with such enthusiasm, answered all our questions, and made everything so easy from the very beginning. That warmth and professionalism gave us the peace of mind of knowing we were making the right decision. We want to give a... We got married on April 18th at Casa Santonja, and honestly, we couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our wedding. For us, this place has always been very special. We live very close to the estate, and for many years, every time we passed by, I would tell my mother, "The day I get married, it will be here." It was a lifelong dream, and after experiencing our big day at Casa Santonja, I can say that it not only met all our expectations but completely exceeded them. From our first visit, Carlos and Ana made us feel right at home. They showed us every corner of the estate with such enthusiasm, answered all our questions, and made everything so easy from the very beginning. That warmth and professionalism gave us the peace of mind of knowing we were making the right decision. We want to give a very special mention to Ana, who was with us throughout the entire process. She was always attentive to us, answering any questions, helping us with everything we needed, and making the planning so much simpler. And on our wedding day, their involvement was absolute: they attended to every detail, coordinating everything with admirable calm and professionalism so that we only had to worry about enjoying ourselves. We celebrated a wedding with 270 guests, and everything went flawlessly. The estate looked absolutely spectacular. It didn't need anything to shine because it's a place with unique beauty, elegance, and charm. All our family and friends were completely amazed. To this day, they still tell us it's one of the most beautiful estates they've ever seen and how captivated they were by every single corner. Casa Santonja has something that's very difficult to explain in words. It's a magical place, with a unique personality, capable of making any celebration unforgettable. For us, it wasn't just an estate; it was the place we had been dreaming of for years, and being able to celebrate the most important day of our lives there was a true privilege. Thank you to Carlos, Ana, and the entire team for making everything so easy and for taking care of every detail. Thank you for helping us fulfill a dream I'd been imagining for so many years. Without a doubt, if we were to get married again, we would choose Casa Santonja a thousand times over. With all our love, Antonio and Andrea

jose seco

4 out of 5 stars

a week ago

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Common Questions

Casa Santonja, Answered.

Everything couples ask about hosting a wedding at Finca Santonja, in the Costa Blanca North’s Marina Alta

Finca Santonja sits in Beniarbeig, a small Marina Alta town roughly 3km from the A7 motorway exit for Dénia and Jávea — around 10-20 minutes’ drive from both, making it well placed for Costa Blanca North destination weddings. This 19th-century estate is listed among the province of Alicante’s 55 most notable buildings, giving couples a historic setting close to two of the region’s best-known towns.

Yes, the estate has its own private chapel used for religious ceremonies, alongside an outdoor Templete for civil or symbolic vows set among the gardens. Both ceremony spaces sit within the estate’s 15,000m² of centenary grounds, giving couples a genuine choice between an intimate indoor setting and an open-air one. Confirm your preferred ceremony format directly with the Belka team as you plan your wedding day.

It’s a centuries-old underground water cistern that’s been converted into a subterranean party space — an unusual, atmospheric setting where many couples move their evening dancing after the formal banquet. Few venues anywhere can offer a feature quite like this — a one-of-a-kind detail that sets Finca Santonja apart from other historic Costa Blanca estates. Ask the Belka team for more detail on how past couples have used this space during their celebration.

No — the estate works with an approved shortlist of established local caterers, including names like Catering Cinco and Cocotte Catering, so couples choose from quality-checked options rather than being locked to a single provider. This curated approach gives couples real choice in menu style and price point while still ensuring consistent quality across every wedding held at the estate.

The estate comfortably hosts up to around 230 guests across its indoor hall and 15,000m² of gardens, with only one wedding permitted per day. This exclusive-use policy means your celebration has the entire centenary garden to itself, with no shared spaces or overlapping events to plan around. Confirm your specific date and guest count directly with the Belka team when planning your wedding.

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A Listed 19th-Century Estate With Its Own Underground Aljibe

Three Reasons
Couples Choose This Estate