River view
Garden
Swimming pool
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.

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

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Closest beaches
  • Praia dos Tesos

    8.5 Very good beach
    550 feet from property
  • Cabanas Beach

    Cabanas Beach

    9.0 Wonderful 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

    9.2 Wonderful beach
    4,050 feet from property
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
  • Where do we park our car
    Hello We have an outside parking for our guests in front of the frontdesk. Kind regards Alexandre Oca
    Answered on 21 October 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
    Answered on 21 October 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 12 February 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 14 August 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 20 March 2022
Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurante Salinas

    Food: Mediterranean, Portuguese, Local, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Amenities of Vila Gale Albacora
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • 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
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
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
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional 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
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

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

8:00 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
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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.

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