Vila Gale Albacora
Quatro Aguas, 8800-901 Tavira, Portugal – Great location - show map
Fantastic, pretty, quiet, in nature. Spa amenities

- River view
- Garden
- Pool 1 – indoor
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
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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.
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- 3 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Good Breakfast

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- Janet
United States of America
“Fantastic, pretty, quiet, in nature. Spa amenities” - Penner
United States of America
“Beautiful grounds, had a nice river view patio. The pool was very nice. Really good breakfast.” - Stearns
United States of America
“I Loved being on the river near the inlet. Area is wonderful for bird watching and strolling the beach for shells. Boat over to the island is very convenient. Entire property was a gem to walk around. The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurante Salinas
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
Amenities of Vila Gale AlbacoraGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- 3 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Playground
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Chapel/Shrine
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Waterslide
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
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
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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.
Cash
Vila Gale Albacora accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Vila Gale Albacora has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante Salinas
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The nearest beach is 650 feet from Vila Gale Albacora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Vila Gale Albacora is 1.4 miles from the center of Tavira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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.
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Yes, Vila Gale Albacora is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Vila Gale Albacora offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- 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 lounge/Relaxation area
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
- Hand massage
- Live music/Performance
- Spa facilities
- Temporary art galleries
- Foot massage
- Swimming pool
- Horseback riding
- Bar crawls
- Entertainment staff
- Beach
- Steam room
- Themed dinners
- Back massage
- Cooking class
- Full-body massage
- Walking tours
- Couples' massage
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Neck massage
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vila Gale Albacora on this page.
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Room options at Vila Gale Albacora include:
- Twin
- Suite
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Check-in at Vila Gale Albacora is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.