Vila Gale Albacora
Quatro Aguas, 8800-901 Tavira, Portugal – Great location - show map
Vila Gale Albacora
- River view
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
Vila Galé Albacora is a 4-star resort, set in a rehabilitated tuna fishing camp amongst 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 centre, 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 particularly 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 and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Sustainability certification
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Guests who stayed here loved
- FabioPortugal“The resort style of this property is perfect for families looking for hassle free vacation or quoth kids. The kids pool is great which together with daily kids activities make this a perfect choice. The hotel has a dedicated pier that takes you to...”
- NajwaUnited States“All excellent and gorgeous relaxing setting. Staff was great.”
- NeilUnited Kingdom“A very good 2 days. Liked the setting & a la carte menu excellent - we didn't terribly like the look of the evening buffet. Evening entertainment very good as well. Boat to Ilha Tavira good”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurante Salinas
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
Facilities of Vila Gale AlbacoraGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- 3 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Chapel/shrine
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Water slide
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun 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
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Water slide
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
House rulesVila Gale Albacora takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-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 persons 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 1047
FAQs about Vila Gale Albacora
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The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Vila Gale Albacora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Vila Gale Albacora can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- Buffet
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Check-in at Vila Gale Albacora is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Vila Gale Albacora offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- 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
- Horse riding
- Pub crawls
- Entertainment staff
- Beach
- Steam room
- Themed dinner nights
- Back massage
- Cooking class
- Full body massage
- Walking tours
- Couples massage
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Neck massage
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Vila Gale Albacora has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante Salinas
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Yes, there is 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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Yes, Vila Gale Albacora is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Vila Gale Albacora may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Vila Gale Albacora is 1.4 miles from the centre of Tavira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Vila Gale Albacora include:
- Twin
- Suite