Hotel
 Vila Gale Albacora

Beach

Quatro Aguas, 8800-901 Tavira, Portugal – Great location - show map

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8.2
Very Good
1,179 reviews

the fact that the hotel is built in an old fish industry village gives it lots of charm

João United States of America

Beautiful location just outside of Tavira if you want to be in nature. Pool was very clean and clear. Comfortable beds.

Grace Portugal

Everything. We continued our trip across Portugal and stayed at another 4 Vila Gale hotels.

Stewart United States of America

The breakfast is good with an omelette bar and fresh bread and fruit. Best thing about this place is taking the boat to the beach with the restaurants. We had a fabulous meal at one of the beach front restaurants.

Robert United States of America

Proximity & boat direct from hotel to Island w amazing beach. Quiet place Kind staff-especially dining room Excellent breakfast. Dinner food was good. Many Portuguese & European guests Turkish steam

Martin United States of America

breakfast was superb, free toiletries the program said, I suggest you don,t call it that, since only fluid soap at the sink and in the bathtub.

Hans Spain

The grounds are lovely to walk around. Pool is lovely. Many spa services available. There are great trails out the back. The site is quiet and contemplative. Loved that you can catch a boat to the beach right behind the hotel. Breakfast was a great bargain. Eating outside, we were joined by the little sparrows...which was very sweet, if a bit pesty.

Anonymous United States of America

The staff in particular were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble.

Tamsin Portugal

If you enjoy a mildly remote natural location then this hotel may be for you (if not look elsewhere). If you want an alternative to the excellent hotel pool, then take the hotel run boat service which takes guests to the barrier island (5 mins) which has a tremendous beach with bars/restaurants or to a more remote location with just one. The walk into Tavira town takes 30 mins or 10 mins drive. The rooms were pleasant with either river or garden views, the staff were all great, very friendly & welcoming. Restaurant food has a la carte or buffet style options with excellent house wines. If you enjoy cycling then this hotel may be great spot for you.

Ian United Kingdom

We liked the swimming pool and spa area. The food was pretty good. And the staff is kind and nice.

Note908 Spain
8.2
Very Good
1,179 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the fact that the hotel is built in an old fish industry village gives it lots of charm”
    João João United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful location just outside of Tavira if you want to be in nature. Pool was very clean and clear. Comfortable beds.”
    Grace Grace Portugal Portugal
  • “Everything. We continued our trip across Portugal and stayed at another 4 Vila Gale hotels.”
    Stewart Stewart United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast is good with an omelette bar and fresh bread and fruit. Best thing about this place is taking the boat to the beach with the restaurants.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “Proximity & boat direct from hotel to Island w amazing beach. Quiet place Kind staff-especially dining room Excellent breakfast. Dinner food was good. Many Portuguese & European guests Turkish steam”
    Martin Martin United States of America United States of America
  • “breakfast was superb, free toiletries the program said, I suggest you don,t call it that, since only fluid soap at the sink and in the bathtub.”
    Hans Hans Spain Spain
  • “The grounds are lovely to walk around. Pool is lovely. Many spa services available. There are great trails out the back. The site is quiet and contemplative.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff in particular were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble.”
    Tamsin Tamsin Portugal Portugal
  • “If you enjoy a mildly remote natural location then this hotel may be for you (if not look elsewhere).”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We liked the swimming pool and spa area. The food was pretty good. And the staff is kind and nice.”
    Note908 Note908 Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.3

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This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Vila Galé Albacora is a 4-star resort, set in a rehabilitated tuna fishing camp among Ria Formosa Natural Park. It is close to the Island of Tavira and a 15-minute drive from Faro Airport. The property offers free WiFi.

All rooms and suites of this eco hotel are former houses, workshops and warehouses that have been comfortably furnished and renovated offering stunning views of the natural park. Each guest room has its own furnished patio area, which is close to the resort’s gardens.

For meals, guests can chose from buffet and à la carte dining options. The resort’s Restaurant Salinas and Restaurant Inevitável serve Portuguese cuisine. Guests also enjoy a selection of Alentejo wines and cocktails.

Facilities include a heated indoor pool, a large outdoor pool, a spa and wellness center, and a children’s playground. The recovered on-site chapel offers the perfect scenery for weddings and christenings. The former school is now a modern kids' club. The pier of the property offers boat access to the pristine beaches of Tavira's Island.

Vila Galé Albacora is close to many historic buildings and long beaches. Guests can discover the nearby village of Luz de Tavira that has been a place of pilgrimage for many centuries. Guests can make use of the hotel’s bus transfers into town and explore its attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Vila Gale Albacora has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 2, 2002
 Hotel chain/brand: Vila Gale

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Most popular amenities

3 swimming pools
Free parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Bar

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Closest beaches

  • Praia dos Tesos

    8.4 Very good beach
    550 feet from property
  • Cabanas Beach

    Cabanas Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    2,850 feet from property

  • Praia da Ilha de Tavira

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    3,100 feet from property
  • Terra Estreita Beach

    Terra Estreita Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    4,050 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 1,179 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • João
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the fact that the hotel is built in an old fish industry village gives it lots of charm”
  • Grace
    PortugalPortugal
    “Beautiful location just outside of Tavira if you want to be in nature. Pool was very clean and clear. Comfortable beds.”
  • Stewart
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything. We continued our trip across Portugal and stayed at another 4 Vila Gale hotels.”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast is good with an omelette bar and fresh bread and fruit. Best thing about this place is taking the boat to the beach with the restaurants. We had a fabulous meal at one of the beach front restaurants.”
  • Martin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Proximity & boat direct from hotel to Island w amazing beach. Quiet place Kind staff-especially dining room Excellent breakfast. Dinner food was good. Many Portuguese & European guests Turkish steam”
  • Hans
    SpainSpain
    “breakfast was superb, free toiletries the program said, I suggest you don,t call it that, since only fluid soap at the sink and in the bathtub.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The grounds are lovely to walk around. Pool is lovely. Many spa services available. There are great trails out the back. The site is quiet and contemplative. Loved that you can catch a boat to the beach right behind the hotel. Breakfast was a...”
  • Tamsin
    PortugalPortugal
    “The staff in particular were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble.”
  • Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “If you enjoy a mildly remote natural location then this hotel may be for you (if not look elsewhere). If you want an alternative to the excellent hotel pool, then take the hotel run boat service which takes guests to the barrier island (5 mins)...”
  • Note908
    SpainSpain
    “We liked the swimming pool and spa area. The food was pretty good. And the staff is kind and nice.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Where do we park our car
    Hello We have an outside parking for our guests in front of the frontdesk. Kind regards Alexandre Oca
    Asked about: Twin Room with Ria View • Answered on October 21, 2019
  • Is it possible a kid of 6 years sleeping with us join us?
    Hello Yes it's possible, if the reservation is for 2 adults and the child we can deliver an extra bed in the room. Kind regards Alexandre Oca
    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on October 21, 2019
  • Is there any heating in the hotel bedrooms and public rooms at this time of year?
    Hello. We inform that we have Air Conditionner in every room of our hotel. Best regards, Diogo Rodrigues
    Answered on February 12, 2020
  • GOSTARIAMOS DE PERGUNTAR SE HÁ TOLDOS OU CABANAS NA PRAIA, E SE É POSSIVEL FAZER A RESERVA ANTECIPADA. ASSIM COMO O BARCO, COMO FUNCIONA .
    Boa tarde O aluguer de toldos na praia terá de ser efectuado directamente no local. Em relação á travessia de barco tem partda do hotel para a ilha de Tavira ou para a terra estreita, sendo que terá de adquirir os bilhetes na recepção.
    Answered on August 14, 2020
  • do you offer airport transfer from Faro airport? If so, what is cost?
    Good afternnon, We can arrange the airport transfer. Please, send a message for the confirm the service and all the details. Best regards
    Answered on March 20, 2022
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Tavira Island Surf Spot
    0.7 miles
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Centre
    1 miles
  • Roman Bridge of Tavira
    1.4 miles
  • Church of Saint Mary of the Castle
    1.4 miles
  • Castle of Tavira
    1.4 miles
  • Terra Estreita Beach
    1.7 miles
  • Cabanas Beach
    2.3 miles
  • Benamor Golf Course
    2.5 miles
  • Barril Beach
    3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Noélia e Jerónimo
    5 miles
Top attractions
  • Tavira Island
    3.5 miles
  • Cacela Velha Beach
    5.2 miles
  • Monte Rei Golf Course
    7.5 miles
  • Alagoa Beach
    7.9 miles
  • Cabeço Beach
    9.4 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach
    10.5 miles
  • Castro Marim Golf Course
    11.8 miles
  • Castro Marim Castle
    12.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Atlântico
    0.6 miles
  • River Ria Formosa
    0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Praia dos Tesos
    550 feet
  • Cabanas Beach
    2,850 feet
  • Praia da Ilha de Tavira
    3,100 feet
  • Terra Estreita Beach
    4,050 feet
  • Barril Beach
    2.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Tavira Train Station
    1.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Faro Airport
    20 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurante Salinas

    Food: Mediterranean, Portuguese, Local, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of Vila Gale Albacora

Most popular amenities

3 swimming pools
Free parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Heated pool
Pool 2 – outdoor Free!
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 3 – outdoor (kids) Free!
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Waterslide
  • Shallow end
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Waterslide
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Vila Gale Albacora takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Vila Gale Albacora accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The access to the indoor pool for children under the age of 12 is allowed only on the time from 10:30 to 17:30 and accompanied by an adult.

Access to hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath is limited to people aged over 16 years.

Please note that when booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that for all reservations including dinner supplements, drinks are not included.

Please be advised that, due to coronavirus (COVID-19), some hotel services such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, gym and indoor pool must be booked in advance.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vila Gale Albacora of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 1047

FAQs about Vila Gale Albacora

  • Vila Gale Albacora is 1.4 miles from the center of Tavira.

  • Vila Gale Albacora has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante Salinas

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vila Gale Albacora on this page.

  • The prices at Vila Gale Albacora may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Vila Gale Albacora offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Bowling
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Steam room
    • Bike tours
    • Hand massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Couples' massage
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bar crawls
    • Entertainment staff
    • Cooking class
    • Spa facilities
    • Themed dinners
    • Neck massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Full-body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Indoor pool (year-round)
    • Fitness
    • Back massage
    • Foot massage

  • Yes, Vila Gale Albacora is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Vila Gale Albacora include:

    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Vila Gale Albacora can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Vila Gale Albacora.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Vila Gale Albacora by:

    • Taxi 40min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 2h 20min

  • Check-in at Vila Gale Albacora is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.