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About this property

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 Versátil 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Vila Gale
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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • Ecostars
    Ecostars
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The open layout of the hotel - with rooms in rows of 'cottages' on the estate, set in gardens filled with bougainvillea - is very attractive, giving it a fresh and peaceful resort ambience. The ferries directly to Ilha de Tavira and Terra Estreita...
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Excellent visit, everything was perfect. Great hotel
  • Valeria
    Germany Germany
    The property is very well maintained, specially the external areas. It is very close to the beach by boat and the personal is very nice.
  • Charneca
    United States United States
    Absolutely amazing, from the location to the employees, everything excellent.
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    It was such a unique experience….not like being in a hotel. The grounds are very well maintained, and it was fun being out of the city. The breakfast , which was included , was exceptional… so many options to choose from.
  • Vicki
    United States United States
    Beautiful location. Unique looking hotel. Clean. Nice spa facilities.
  • Adrian
    Spain Spain
    Great staff, very accommodating with every request. Decent breakfast and good dinner.
  • Alexandru
    Portugal Portugal
    Breakfast and dinner were excellent. The staff was helpful and nice. The location was just amazing (like in fairy tale). So, overall was a fantastic stay!
  • Raquel
    Portugal Portugal
    First time I stayed in Albacora I was probably 8y old 22years ago . And today the hotel remains the same , well preserved and maintained . The outside areas are outstanding
  • Natasha
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were amazing! Super friendly and attentive throughout the resort, the entertainment staff are fantastic - Noah still misses his "amigos". The rooms are clean and comfortable. Dining at the hotel was a delightful experience with diverse...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurante Versátil
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

Vila Gale Albacora takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

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.

License number: 1047