Description
Villa La Spagnuola, home of the Marchesi Gavotti, is one of the very few historic villas on the Italian Riviera with a private sandy beach. Built in 1535 as a watchtower against pirate raids, it later became the family’s noble palace. Family tradition holds that it welcomed the Viceroy of Naples in 1653 and Napoleon and his generals in 1796. Five centuries on, it hosts just one wedding per day, so the villa, park and beach are yours alone.
CEREMONY
La Spagnuola is an official “Casa Comunale”, so your civil ceremony is legally valid in Italy and recognised in the UK, and can be held right here at the villa. You can choose the frescoed salons, the gardens or by the sea. A ring blessing can be held in our private chapel, and Catholic ceremonies take place in the historic churches nearby. Symbolic ceremonies are also welcome.
THE SPACES
- The Palazzo: the Piano Nobile’s frescoed, chandelier-lit salons look straight out to the sea. Ideal for ceremonies, dinners of up to 120, and wet-weather plans.
- The Sea Garden: 2,000 sqm of 16th-century garden design with centenary palm trees and direct access to the beach. It seats up to 250 guests for dinner under the stars.
- The Park: one hectare of lawns, palms and avenues, perfect for aperitivo and photographs.
- The ancient vaulted cellars: a natural party space once dinner is over or a second place to host a seated dinner for up to 220 guests
YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY
We have no exclusive suppliers. We share a list of trusted partners (catering, flowers, music, planners, photographers) who know the villa inside out. You’re equally free to bring your own planner, photographer or caterer; external caterers simply go through a quality check with us first. Menus can be traditional Ligurian or international, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. We have already served multiple Hindu and Kosher wedding with dedicated suppliers. A dedicated on-site team of three looks after parking, guest welcome and facilities on the day.
THE PARTY
No early curfew. Dance on the beach, on terrace or in the cellars with our partner DJs, and keep going past 2am if you wish in the cellars of the villa (an extension fee applies after 12 hour service).
ACCOMMODATION
- Up to 14 guests can stay in 4 apartments within the villa and its neighbouring palazzi, with breakfast available.
- Two partner hotels, a four-star with pool and a three-star B&B, are 40 metres from the gates, with preferential rates for your guests.
- Book with us and your planning-weekend stay in our apartments is on the house (conditions apply).
GETTING HERE
- Genoa airport is 35 minutes by car (direct flights from London every day). Genova-Savona Train connection is 37-40 minutes.
- Nice is around 1h45, and Milan (Malpensa or Linate) about 1h30.
- Savona station is seven minutes away. It’s an easy long weekend for your UK guests: sea, focaccia, and the Riviera on the doorstep.
PLANNING MADE SIMPLE
Plan a vide tour for the first questions, then in a single visit during our open days you can tour the villa in person, meet the suppliers, taste the menu and settle 90% of the details. If you prefer, no further meetings / calls are needed until the big day. Can’t travel yet? We’re happy to start with a 15-minute video tour, or to meet you in London (once a month, needs booking).
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- SSilvana, mother of the bride23/10/2026A perfect plan B, a fairy-tale weddingA perfect plan B, a fairy-tale weddingA beautiful villa with large spaces and an excellent plan B. My daughter got married here and, because of the weather, had to change locations at the last minute, but I must say it was beautiful: all the guests paid us compliments. The owners are very good. I recommend it to future couples, they will have a fairy-tale wedding. (Translated from Italian)A beautiful villa with large spaces and an excellent plan B. My daughter got married here and, because of the weather, had to change locations at the last minute, but I must say it was beautiful: all the guests paid us compliments. The owners are very good. I recommend it to future couples, they will have a fairy-tale wedding. (Translated from Italian)
- SSara, wedding guest23/10/2026Really beautiful and unique venueReally beautiful and unique venueReally beautiful and unique venue! The Gavotti family was also so friendly and helpful. Can definitely recommend!Really beautiful and unique venue! The Gavotti family was also so friendly and helpful. Can definitely recommend!
- RRosanna, mother of the groom23/10/2026Rain on the day, yet we only remember the partyRain on the day, yet we only remember the partyOn Saturday 3 September we celebrated the wedding of my son and daughter-in-law, and it was a wonderful party. Despite the weather, everything was organised beautifully: aperitivo inside the villa, dinner in the tinaia, cake on the terrace, and the intimate little chapel is stunning. Thank you to Silvana and her son Lodovico for their kindness. Days later we think only of the beautiful party, not the rain. A stunning, romantic, magical venue.On Saturday 3 September we celebrated the wedding of my son and daughter-in-law, and it was a wonderful party. Despite the weather, everything was organised beautifully: aperitivo inside the villa, dinner in the tinaia, cake on the terrace, and the intimate little chapel is stunning. Thank you to Silvana and her son Lodovico for their kindness. Days later we think only of the beautiful party, not the rain. A stunning, romantic, magical venue.
- EElisa & Enrico23/10/2026They make you feel part of a dreamThey make you feel part of a dreamA fairy-tale venue where everything is cared for down to the smallest detail: the beach, the lush gardens, the frescoed salons and the beautiful chapel. But what truly makes the difference is the passion, care and kindness of the owners, Silvana and Lodovico, who welcome you and make you feel part of a dream. Heartfelt thanks above all to Silvana, who officiated our wedding with elegance and sensitivity, making it unique and unforgettable.A fairy-tale venue where everything is cared for down to the smallest detail: the beach, the lush gardens, the frescoed salons and the beautiful chapel. But what truly makes the difference is the passion, care and kindness of the owners, Silvana and Lodovico, who welcome you and make you feel part of a dream. Heartfelt thanks above all to Silvana, who officiated our wedding with elegance and sensitivity, making it unique and unforgettable.
- EEleonora & Francesco23/10/2026Gardens and sea, all in one placeGardens and sea, all in one placeAfter visiting several venues, this one felt on another level from the very first moment. What won us over was having both the green of the gardens and the sea in one place. We held our religious ceremony in the villa’s private chapel, so we could get ready in the bridal rooms and live the whole day without any travel, a real comfort for us and our guests. A complete, elegant venue that framed a day we will always carry in our hearts.After visiting several venues, this one felt on another level from the very first moment. What won us over was having both the green of the gardens and the sea in one place. We held our religious ceremony in the villa’s private chapel, so we could get ready in the bridal rooms and live the whole day without any travel, a real comfort for us and our guests. A complete, elegant venue that framed a day we will always carry in our hearts.
- PPaola & Massimiliano23/10/2026We would make the same choice a thousand timesWe would make the same choice a thousand timesWe would make the same choice a thousand times over. The villa is simply enchanting: full of charm, overlooking the sea, with beautifully kept gardens. From our very first meeting we were welcomed with great professionalism and care. Our guests were speechless and we still receive compliments today. The sunset over the sea, the elegant salons and the gardens created a dream setting that exceeded all our expectations. (Translated from Italian)We would make the same choice a thousand times over. The villa is simply enchanting: full of charm, overlooking the sea, with beautifully kept gardens. From our very first meeting we were welcomed with great professionalism and care. Our guests were speechless and we still receive compliments today. The sunset over the sea, the elegant salons and the gardens created a dream setting that exceeded all our expectations. (Translated from Italian)
- VValentina & Daniele23/10/2026Saying ‘yes’ barefoot on the sandSaying ‘yes’ barefoot on the sandWe had the private beach entirely to ourselves and lived our dream of saying ‘yes’ barefoot on the sand, to the gentle sound of the sea. After the ceremony we treated our guests to an aperitivo and dinner in the private garden beside the beach, then danced the night away in the villa’s grand tinaie. If you want to marry by the sea in a fairy-tale setting, Villa Spagnuola Gavotti is the perfect frame.We had the private beach entirely to ourselves and lived our dream of saying ‘yes’ barefoot on the sand, to the gentle sound of the sea. After the ceremony we treated our guests to an aperitivo and dinner in the private garden beside the beach, then danced the night away in the villa’s grand tinaie. If you want to marry by the sea in a fairy-tale setting, Villa Spagnuola Gavotti is the perfect frame.
- SSerena & Alex23/10/2026That’s when you know they’re professionalsThat’s when you know they’re professionalsA seaside venue run by its owners, Silvana and Lodovico, who looked after us from the first day to the last. We were ‘kissed by the rain’, yet Silvana still made our dream of a beach wedding come true. When everything runs smoothly, everyone is good at their job; it’s when problems arise that you realise you are dealing with true professionals.A seaside venue run by its owners, Silvana and Lodovico, who looked after us from the first day to the last. We were ‘kissed by the rain’, yet Silvana still made our dream of a beach wedding come true. When everything runs smoothly, everyone is good at their job; it’s when problems arise that you realise you are dealing with true professionals.
- IIlaria & Marek23/10/2026A dream come true on the beachA dream come true on the beachIt had always been my dream to get married on the beach, and Villa Gavotti is the perfect location for any kind of wedding. Everything is cared for down to the smallest detail: the villa, the terrace, the beach, the park, the garden and the tinaie, all at your disposal. Silvana, the owner, was extremely kind and always available. She takes care of the couple and the guests from the start of the planning until the very end of the dayIt had always been my dream to get married on the beach, and Villa Gavotti is the perfect location for any kind of wedding. Everything is cared for down to the smallest detail: the villa, the terrace, the beach, the park, the garden and the tinaie, all at your disposal. Silvana, the owner, was extremely kind and always available. She takes care of the couple and the guests from the start of the planning until the very end of the day
- LLizzy & Tommy23/10/2026By the sea, and a classy Italian weddingBy the sea, and a classy Italian weddingMyself and my partner had the most beautiful wedding here. Ludo and his mother were on hand to help throughout the day, making sure everything ran smoothly, even providing extra small details (a Prosecco bell) at no extra cost to make the day even more special for the guests. Would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone who loves to be by the sea and also wants a classy Italian wedding. 10/10 experience, our day was all that we dreamed and more!Myself and my partner had the most beautiful wedding here. Ludo and his mother were on hand to help throughout the day, making sure everything ran smoothly, even providing extra small details (a Prosecco bell) at no extra cost to make the day even more special for the guests. Would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone who loves to be by the sea and also wants a classy Italian wedding. 10/10 experience, our day was all that we dreamed and more!
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Is a civil wedding at La Spagnuola Beach legally valid in the UK/USA/EU/Switzerland?
Yes. The villa is an official “Casa Comunale”, so a civil ceremony here is a legal Italian marriage, and the UK recognises it (as well as EU, USA, Switzerland). You’ll need a few documents, including a nulla osta (certificate of no impediment). We’ll walk you through the paperwork step by step.
Can we get married on the beach?
The Sea Garden opens directly onto our private beach, so your ceremony is held right by the sea or with the foot in the sand and the beach is yours for the whole evening.
Do we have exclusive use of the villa?
Yes. We host only one wedding per day, so the villa, the park, the Sea Garden and the beach are reserved for you and your guests.
How many guests can you host?
Up to 250 seated in the Sea Garden. The frescoed salons of the Palace seat up to 120 and are ideal for more intimate dinners.
What happens if it rains?
Every wedding has an indoor option. The Palace salons, with sea views, can host the ceremony and dinner, and the vaulted cellars are ready for the party.
Do we have to use your suppliers?
No. We have no exclusive suppliers. We’ll share our list of trusted partners for catering, flowers, music and photography, but you’re free to bring your own. External caterers go through a quality check with us.
Where can our guests stay?
Up to 14 guests can stay in our 4 apartments at the villa and in the neighbouring palazzi.
Two partner hotels, a four-star with pool and a three-star B&B, are 40 metres from our gates and offer preferential rates for wedding guests.
How do we get there from the UK?
Fly into Genoa (35 minutes by car), Nice (around 1h45) or Milan (about 1h30). Savona station is just 7 minutes away.
Is there a curfew?
No early curfew. The party can continue past 2am in the cellar until 7AM; an extension fee applies.
Can we visit before booking?
Of course. Start with a 15-minute video tour. When you come to Savona, we can show you the villa, arrange a menu tasting and introduce you to the suppliers, all in one weekend. If you book with us, your stay in our apartments that weekend is our gift.
