A practical guide to marrying at the Concepción
Facts, not adjectives. What couples ask before they come.
In numbers
- Built
- 1903
- Garden
- > 5 ha
- Guests (Bodas.net)
- 120–350
- Menus per person (Bodas.net)
- €148 · €196
- Weddings a day
- 1
- 4.7 ★ · 240
A little history
- 1903 Built “according to the architectural canons of the great French châteaux”.Deloya Gastronomía · Bodas.net
- Early 1900s The work of the architect Luis Bellido González, commissioned by the banker Bauer: the “Quinta Bauer”.Vivir Asturias · Edificios de Gijón
- 1920s The estate passes to the Figaredo family; in the Civil War it was a refuge for orphans.A. V. San Julián de Somió
Spaces
| Space | Use | What it is like |
|---|---|---|
| The gardens | Portraits | More than five hectares of Victorian garden |
| The terrace | Drinks reception | Red parasols and the bay of Gijón before you |
| The glazed marquee | Dinner | A white fabric ceiling and windows onto the garden |
| The palace’s salons | Interior | Red walls, wooden floors and a wooden staircase |
| Dance area | Dancing | Included in the venue, according to Bodas.net |
The weather, month by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024 for the palace’s coordinates. Sea temperatures from 2023 and 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 °C | 7 °C | 12 days | 14 °C | 18:11 |
| February | 13 °C | 7 °C | 11 days | 13 °C | 18:52 |
| March | 14 °C | 8 °C | 12 days | 13 °C | 19:28 |
| April | 15 °C | 10 °C | 10 days | 15 °C | 21:05 |
| May | 17 °C | 12 °C | 11 days | 16 °C | 21:40 |
| June | 19 °C | 15 °C | 10 days | 18 °C | 22:05 |
| July | 22 °C | 17 °C | 7 days | 21 °C | 22:02 |
| August | 22 °C | 18 °C | 7 days | 22 °C | 21:26 |
| September | 21 °C | 16 °C | 9 days | 20 °C | 20:33 |
| October | 19 °C | 14 °C | 10 days | 18 °C | 19:40 |
| November | 16 °C | 10 °C | 13 days | 16 °C | 17:58 |
| December | 14 °C | 9 °C | 12 days | 14 °C | 17:47 |
Getting here
- Central Gijón≈ 13 min by car
- Gijón station (Sanz Crespo)≈ 18 min
- Avilés≈ 31 min
- Oviedo≈ 33 min
- Asturias airport (OVD)≈ 33 min
Camino de Quintueles, 50, 33203 Somió, Gijón, Asturias
Google Maps
Frequently asked questions
01Where is the Palacio de la Concepción?
At Camino de Quintueles, 50, on the hillside of Somió, in Gijón. According to Google Maps it is about 13 minutes by car from the centre of Gijón, about 18 from Sanz Crespo station and about 33 from Asturias airport and from Oviedo. There is parking.
02How many guests can you take?
Bodas.net lists weddings of 120 to 350 guests. The palace hosts one event per day.
03How much does a wedding cost?
Bodas.net publishes menus from €148 to €196 per person, with the open bar included in the menu. For an exact quote, write to or call the team.
04Who does the cooking? Can we bring our own caterer?
The kitchen is Deloya Gastronomía’s, the palace’s exclusive caterer: according to Bodas.net, the venue cannot be hired without the catering.
05How late does the party go on?
There is a time limit, which Bodas.net doesn’t publish: the team confirms the closing time when you ask for your date.
06Can we bring our own cake?
Yes, at no extra charge, according to Bodas.net.
07Are there menus for allergies or special diets?
Bodas.net lists vegetarian, vegan, diabetic and coeliac menus. One guest praises on Google the care taken with allergies and specific diets.
08Is there accommodation at the palace?
No: Bodas.net says the palace has no accommodation for guests.
09What if it rains?
Dinner is served under cover, in a glazed marquee with a fabric ceiling and large windows onto the garden. If you want the ceremony in the gardens, ask the team about the alternative for your date.
10Is it accessible?
Google marks the entrance and the car park as wheelchair accessible. Please confirm this with the team before booking.
11Can we visit before booking?
Call +34 662 96 54 29 or message on WhatsApp. On Google, the opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 to 20:00.