Travel
Hotel
Melia Sao Joao da Madeira
São João da Madeira, Aveiro 3700-102, Portugal
Hey everyone, We hope everyone is doing amazingly! We are excited to let you know that the link for hotel booking is now active. There are a few important details to consider when booking: To book with kids: Do a normal reservation with only adults and then call or email the hotel to add children to the reservation. For guest who need a room that can accommodate four adults, you will be required to book a suite. If you would like book a suite, you should contact the hotel directly to do so. Be sure to mention Dahlia and Ian’s Wedding for a discounted rate Us and the hotel recommend that you book as early as possible in order to guarantee a room as August is peak season for travel. Here is the link for booking: https://events.melia.com/en/events/hotel-sao-joao-da-madeira-6698/Dahlia-e-Ian---26-08-2026---HMSJ If you have any questions/concerns feel to reach out to the hotel at melia.saojoaodamadeira@meliaportugal.com
Flight
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto is the closest airport to Dahlia's grandma house, venue and beach party. About an hour away.
Flight
Humberto Delgado Airport
This is the main airport in Portugal. This airport does get very busy. We recommend giving yourselves 4 hrs before any departing flight. This airport is also 2 hours and 30 minutes from the location of our wedding.
Rental Car
Europcar
Maia, Porto 4470-827, Portugal
Portugal is relatively easy and very safe to drive in. We suggest car rentals in order to have the ability to explore Portugal during your time here. Also, we will have shuttles to and from our venue and the hotel Melia day of the wedding. We are also looking into getting shuttles for the welcome party depending on the RSVP count. Uber and Bolt are available. Trains are also a great option especially to get around in bigger cities.
Travel Note
https://www.rome2rio.com/
Please use this website to help you choose the best travel route for you. It gives pricing, different transportation options, and how long a trip would be.
Travel Note
Shuttle
We will have shuttles the day of the wedding August 26 from the Hotel Melia and the Venue at Quinta Largo da Villa! We are also looking to possible transportation to and from the welcome party on August 25.